Fraser Bond are the leading lettings and property management agents for Franklin House - London WC2R. Franklin House on Strand will be converted into an apart-hotel in London WC2. The existing building on the site dates from 1958-1962. 2016 December - Planning application submitted for: Demolition of existing building and redevelopment to provide a building of basement, lower ground, ground and part five/part six upper floors with roof terrace and mechanical plant at roof level; for use as an apart-hotel (Class C1) with private members bar (sui generis) at lower ground floor level. Ref no..