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Royal Courts Of Justice Strand London WC2A 2LL

Awaiting decision Westminster 26/07041/LBC Heritage and listed buildings

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Proposal

Replacement of the existing passenger lift within the south staircase of the East Block, including replacement of the lift car, lift doors and associated equipment, and refurbishment of retained lift elements.

As published by the council, reference 26/07041/LBC

Application record

Reference
26/07041/LBC
Category
Heritage and listed buildings
Status
Pending
Received
14 Oct 2026
Validated
14 Oct 2026
Postcode
WC2A 2LL

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 12 applications since 2025: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/06582/LBC Awaiting decision

    Royal Courts Of Justice Strand London WC2A 2LL

    Replacement of one inclined wheelchair platform lift at basement level.

    Submitted 24 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/05419/FULL Decided

    Royal Courts Of Justice Strand London WC2A 2LL

    Installation of new access gate and railings to existing railings to Carey Street elevation. (Linked with 26/05420/LBC)

    Submitted 10 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/05420/LBC Decided

    Royal Courts Of Justice Strand London WC2A 2LL

    Installation of new access gate and railings to existing railings to Carey Street elevation. (Linked with 26/05419/FULL)

    Submitted 10 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/03930/FULL Awaiting decision

    Royal Courts Of Justice Strand London WC2A 2LL

    Provision of access deck between roof access/exit door and flagpole. (Linked with 26/03605/LBC)

    Submitted 15 Jun 2026 Full applications
  • 26/03810/LBC Decided

    Royal Courts Of Justice Strand London WC2A 2LL

    Installation of gates and fixed barriers into Courts 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27 and 28.

    Decided 30 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/03663/LBC Awaiting decision

    Royal Courts Of Justice Strand London WC2A 2LL

    Replacement of one inclined wheelchair platform lift within Queens building at the Royal Courts of Justice complex. CONFIDENTIAL

    Submitted 4 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/03605/LBC Awaiting decision

    Royal Courts Of Justice Strand London WC2A 2LL

    Provision of access deck between roof access/exit door and flagpole. (Linked with 26/03930/FULL)

    Submitted 2 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/01040/LBC Granted

    Royal Courts Of Justice Strand London WC2A 2LL

    The removal of unauthorised graffiti from the rear (Carey Street) elevation of the Queen's Building, at the Royal Courts of Justice.

    Decided 16 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/00592/LBC Awaiting decision

    Royal Courts Of Justice Strand London WC2A 2LL

    Installation of gates and barriers to enhance physical security of judges in courts 33, 34, 35 and 36

    Submitted 2 Feb 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 25/08067/LBC Granted

    Royal Courts Of Justice Strand London WC2A 2LL

    Replacement of lift cars and doors, including integral surrounds to lift doors, and installation of associated metal thresholds within the Queen's Building.

    Decided 6 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 14 Oct 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 16 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 9 December 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Westminster took a median of 86 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

What happens while it is decided

This application is with Westminster for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Westminster decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 119 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About heritage and listed building applications

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Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • Royal Courts Of Justice Strand London WC2A 2LL

    26/03810/LBC Submitted 10 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    Installation of gates and fixed barriers into Courts 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27 and 28.

    Decided Heritage and listed buildings
  • Royal Courts Of Justice Strand London WC2A 2LL

    26/05419/FULL Submitted 10 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    88% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

    Installation of new access gate and railings to existing railings to Carey Street elevation. (Linked with 26/05420/LBC)

    Decided Full applications
  • Royal Courts Of Justice Strand London WC2A 2LL

    26/05420/LBC Submitted 10 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

    Installation of new access gate and railings to existing railings to Carey Street elevation. (Linked with 26/05419/FULL)

    Decided Heritage and listed buildings
  • Royal Courts Of Justice Strand London WC2A 2LL

    26/06582/LBC Submitted 24 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~19 Nov

    Replacement of one inclined wheelchair platform lift at basement level.

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings
  • Royal Courts Of Justice Strand London WC2A 2LL

    26/00592/LBC Submitted 2 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~30 Mar

    Installation of gates and barriers to enhance physical security of judges in courts 33, 34, 35 and 36

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings
  • Royal Courts Of Justice Strand London WC2A 2LL

    26/03605/LBC Submitted 2 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~10 Aug

    Provision of access deck between roof access/exit door and flagpole. (Linked with 26/03930/FULL)

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 2 docs

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    Received 21 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
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    Received 21 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/07199/LBC Awaiting decision

    49 Queen's Gardens London W2 3AA

    Erection of a mansard roof extension incorporating rooflights and a rear balcony; installation of Juliet balconies at ground and first floor levels to the rear; demolition of the existing courtyard extension and erection of a single-storey infill extension; extension of the rear wing at first floor (mezzanine) and second floor levels; fenestration alterations including the installation of new windows; stucco repairs and partial rebuilding of the rear extensions; and associated internal alterations at all levels. (Linked to 26/07198/FULL)

    Received 21 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
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    Received 21 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings