126 Victoria Street London SW1E 5EA
Proposal
Demolition of existing rear extensions and roof enclosure to existing theatre and erection of an 8 storey flytower extension to rear over basement, extensions and alterations to east side of building at ground to fourth floor levels, new roof enclosure over main roof, excavation of new stage pit and associated external alterations including mechanical plant, windows and new entrance doors. Internal alterations including new seating and the widening of the proscenium arch.
- Received
- 18 December 2015
- Decided
- 5 April 2016 · Application Permitted
- Decision level
- Delegated (officer decision)
- Public comments
- 1
- Council
- City of Westminster
- Ward
- St James's
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- ReceivedSubmitted18 Dec
- ValidatedValidated18 Dec
- Consult.Consultation
- TargetTarget Date18 Mar
- DecidedDecided5 Apr
Decided in 109 days (council typically 49)
This is a full planning application for demolition at 126 Victoria Street London SW1E 5EA. Westminster has handled 4,496 applications of this type and approves 85% of them, typically deciding them in 74 days. This one was decided in 109 days, 5 weeks longer than Westminster's median. The site is in 4 listed buildings nearby. There have been 3 other applications at this address. In the past year there have been 558 applications across St James's. We hold 518 applications in total for the SW1E postcode area.
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Associated applications
- 201518 Dec
Demolition of existing rear extensions and roof enclosure to existing theatre and erection of an 8 storey…
This applicationApprovedFull15/11862/FULL - 201518 Dec
Demolition of existing rear extensions and roof enclosure to existing theatre and erection of an 8 storey…
ApprovedListed building consentFiled alongside15/11863/LBC
Planning history at this site
3 other applications at this property, newest first.
- 201727 Oct
Display of one illuminated lightbox measuring 1.50m X 4.95m to the South Elevation on Victoria Street.
ApprovedAdvertisement consent17/09577/ADV - 20077 Mar
Display of 4 LCD screens fixed to theatre entrance.
WithdrawnAdvertisement consent07/02139/ADV - 200719 Jan
Display of 4 LCD screens fixed to theatre entrance.
WithdrawnListed building consent07/00625/LBC
Planning constraints
Designations that overlap or adjoin the site outline.
- Flood zone 3: High probability (rivers and sea)
- Article 4 direction: Article 4 Basement Development Permitted Rights Removed+1 more
- Brownfield land register: Development Site At Bressenden Place Victoria Street Allington Street And Buckingham Pala…Register site at or near this address
Also checked, none recorded (21)
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Consultants on this application
- MONTAGU EVANS LLP · Agent for this application
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