Planning application
31 The Vale Acton W3 7RR
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Proposal
Installation of internal plant solution (Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Development)
As published by the council, reference 263023CPL
Application record
- Reference
- 263023CPL
- Type
- Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Received
- 6 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 6 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Southfield
- Postcode
- W3 7RR
Site history
Applications at this address on the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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261164CND Withdrawn
31 The Vale Acton W3 7RR
Details of Assessment of Ventilation and Refrigeration Plant Report pursuant to condition 17 of planning permission Ref: P/2001/2108 dated 13.01.2003 'Demolition of existing single storey warehouse units and retail store on east side of Cowley Road and construction of new 4/5 storey building comprising a relocated Somerfield Store fronting The Vale and 9 Class B1 office units at ground and mezzanine floors and 129 live work units on the first to fourth floors. Refurbishment of Morris House, Swainson Road comprising 9 Class B1 office units at ground and mezzanine floors and 34 live/work units above. On-site parking, servicing and landscaping is proposed (Outline)'
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 Aug 2026
Received by Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation
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21 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 1 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation took a median of 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
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ROK Planning Ltd Agent, a planning consultancy registered in London
Active · incorporated 2018 · London
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
7 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation decided lawful development applications in a median of 53 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About lawful development applications
A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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Westgate House 43 - 55 The Vale Acton W3 7RR
Construction of two additional floors on to top of existing building and over new rear extension to accommodate 28 flats; associated external works and alterations including insertion of new windows, balconies and terraces; and provision of secure cycle parking, refuse storage, and disabled parking
Decided New dwelling Extension +1 62 docsMajor scheme -
Westgate House 43 - 55 The Vale Acton W3 7RR
Construction of two additional floors on to top of existing building and over new rear extension to accommodate 28 flats; associated external works and alterations including insertion of new windows, balconies and terraces; and provision of secure cycle parking, refuse storage, and disabled parking
Decided Full applications New dwelling Extension +1 62 docsMajor scheme -
43-55 Westgate House The Vale Acton W3 7RR
Insertion of windows on southern and western elevations of existing building including window in lieu of existing door to match existing; and removal of existing flues and plant equipment to southern elevation
Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 23 docs -
43-55 Westgate House The Vale Acton W3 7RR
Insertion of windows on southern and western elevations of existing building including window in lieu of existing door to match existing; and removal of existing flues and plant equipment to southern elevation
Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 23 docs -
43-55 Westgate House The Vale Acton W3 7RR
Change use of part ground floor from commercial use (Use Class E) to six self-contained flat (Use Class C3) (Class MA, 56 day Prior Approval Process)
Decided Outline 22 docs -
43-55 Westgate House The Vale Acton W3 7RR
Change use of first, second and third floors from commercial use (Use Class E) to 39 self-contained flat (Use Class C3) with provision of bin storage, refuse storage, parking space (Class MA, 56 day Prior Approval Process)
Decided Outline 33 docs
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