Somerset House Strand London WC2R 1LA Data via plota.co.uk
Pending
26/01834/LBC
Description
Replacement window louvre and two additional window louvres in the southwest service yard. Internal and external works to the southwest corner, including internal configuration, and other associated works. (Linked with 26/01833/FULL) Data via plota.co.uk
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Historical activity at this location
50 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Internal refurbishment and alterations of the existing room SW1.09 located on the first f…
2025
Approved
Variation of Conditions 14 and 17 of planning permission dated 17 March 2022 (RN:21/07820…
2025
Approved
Internal and external repair and conservation works to the southwest corner, including ro…
2025
Relocation of an existing gate and railings to allow step-free access / egress from the n…
2025
Relocation of an existing gate and railings to allow step-free access / egress from the n…
2024
200100015117 Prune back branches over hanging terrace and coming into contact with tempor…
2024
Approved
Installation of eight 7m high flag poles with flags measuring 0.9m x 3.6m for a temporary…
2023
Withdrawn
Display of two vertical banners and six horizontal banners on the Strand facade of Somers…
2023
Withdrawn
Installation of two vertical banners and six horizontal banners on the Strand facade of S…
2023
Approved
Infill of one window and a door on the fourth floor of the North Courtyard elevation of S…
2023
Approved
Infill of one window and a door on the fourth floor of the North Courtyard elevation of S…
2023
Approved
Installation of a Ferris Wheel in the courtyard of Somerset House for a temporary period.
2022
Cleaning of Portland Stone on the West facing elevation (Lancaster Place) using facade go…
2022
Approved
Installation of a Ferris Wheel in the courtyard of Somerset House for a temporary period.
2021
Approved
Erection of structures in association with temporary ancillary events and art installatio…
2021
Approved
Erection of canopy on the River Terrace beginning of March 2021 and the end of October on…
2021
Approved
Erection of canopy on the River Terrace beginning of March 2021 and the end of October on…
2020
Approved
Installation of six winter domes on the river terrace (south elevation of the building) f…
2020
Approved
Installation of new ramp and gate using re-purposed railings to provide access to cycle r…
2020
Approved
Installation of new ramp and gate using re-purposed railings to provide access to cycle r…
2018
Approved
Erection of a temporary pavillion on the Southern River Terrace of Somerset House between…
2018
Approved
Brick cleaning of the lower two floors of Somerset House East Wing.
2017
Approved
Repairs to stonework to the north courtyard elevation of the south building.
2017
Approved
Facade gommage clean to North Courtyard Elevation of the South building and adjacent balu…
2016
Approved
Erection of temporary structure on the Southern River Terrace to accommodate London Desig…
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2022
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2022
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Variation of Condition 4 of planning permission dated 6th January 2021 (RN:20/07471/FULL)…
2022
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Variation of condition 1 and13 of planning permission dated 06 January 2022 (20/05147/FUL…
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External lighting strategy to the main quadrangle 152-157 Strand (Linked to 22/00242/FULL)
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Display of halo-illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.40m x 2.80m.
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Westminster
Planning Authority Score
3.7/10
Below average
#209 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Westminster is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #227 out of 292. Only 27% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Westminster is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 79% approved vs 90% nationally.
One of the strictest councils
only 79% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Westminster decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #200 of 292
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #279 of 292
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #227 of 292
27%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #43 of 292
86%
Minor dwellings approved
14 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
140 decided
4,828
Total decisions
669 refused in 2025