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15,733 applications. 89% approved. 65 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 15,733 planning applications from Westminster. 3,844 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 89% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Westminster: 8,465 applications received in the last year, 3,844 decisions published. Decision alerts here will be sparse until the council publishes more outcomes.
Westminster takes a median of 70 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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26/06346/TPO Awaiting decision
Crown Court 123 Park Road London NW8 7JH
Front T1 Lime x 1 (Tilia spp) This 12m triple stem mature lime tree has previously been reduced, its cyclical prune is now due. The lateral growth is touching the windows and hangs low over the road. Suggested work: - crown reduction - reduce height 2m back to previous reduction points - reduce the lateral growth 2-2.5m back to previous reduction points, leaving furnishing growth - retain 50% of internal fine branch structure Front T2 Lime x 1 (Tilia spp) This 12m triple stem mature lime tree has previously been reduced, its cyclical prune is now due. The lateral growth is touching the windows and hangs low over the road. Suggested work: - crown reduction - reduce height 2m back to previous reduction points - reduce the lateral growth 2-2.5m back to previous reduction points, leaving furnishing growth - retain 50% of internal fine branch structure Front T3 London Plane x 1 (Platanus x hispanica) This 16m mature London plane has previously been pollarded, its cyclical prune is now due. Regrowth is touching the building and encroaching upon the balconies. Suggested work:- reduce all round 2-3m back to previous
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26/06333/TCA Awaiting decision
Basement 17 Claverton Street London SW1V 3AY
Removal of an overgrown and poor specimen Leyland cypress tree in a confined space in the rear garden of 17 Claverton Street, Sw1v 3AY. We wish to remove this tree and replace it with a semi mature Amelanchier Lamarckii which is more appropriate for the space.
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26/06335/CLLB Awaiting decision
The Bulldog Trust 2 Temple Place London WC2R 3BD
Removal of the existing Lower Gallery plain oak floor finish
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26/06302/TCA Awaiting decision
Old Admiralty Building Spring Gardens London SW1A 2AH
fell to 50mm from ground level Cherry trees in pots in courtyard (G1 - trees have extensive damage to main stems and crown)
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26/06297/FULL Awaiting decision
15 Warwick Way London SW1V 1QT
Alterations to rear elevation at basement level comprising repolacement window and installation of double opening door.
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26/06298/ADFULL Awaiting decision
14 Wilton Place London SW1X 8RL
Details of new sash windows,elevations and section 1:10 demonstrating traditional joinery profiles, include integral glazing bars and details of the acoustic enclosure including colour and material pursuant to condition 7 of planning permission dated 21st July 2026 (RN:26/02418/FULL
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26/06295/FULL Awaiting decision
15 Warwick Way London SW1V 1QT
Installation of a new shopfront.
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26/06307/TCA Awaiting decision
140 Loudoun Road London NW8 0ND
T1 Acer reduce by cira 1.5m to suitable pruning points T2 Mature apple tree - Crown lift to 2.5 metres from the ground and cut back from the public infrastructure. T3 Magnolia grandiflora - reduce by 1.5m and cut back from building creating a clearance of 2m T4 - Apple Tree - Remove deadwood and reduce crown by 1m Reason for work: General tree maintenance
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26/06296/ADV Awaiting decision
15 Warwick Way London SW1V 1QT
Display of Individual soft halo externally illuminated individual brass letters on fascia. Display of externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 40mm x 40mm, including Gilded vinyl decal.
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26/06267/TPO Awaiting decision
Western Pumping Station 124 Grosvenor Road London SW1V 4BE
T1 - Tree of Heaven: crown reduce to previous, most recent reduction points. Remove basal growth due to maintenance. T13: Lime: crown reduce to previous, most recent reduction points, retaining shortened furnishing growth and approx 50% of fine branch structure throughout the crown. Remove basal growth.
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26/06282/TCA Awaiting decision
13 Randolph Crescent London W9 1DP
T4 - Reduce magnolia crown by 0.5?1m and thin by 10-15% all around, and remove any deadwood whilst retaining furnishing growth. This is to allow more light through the canopy and maintain the crown at a manageable size.
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26/06275/ADFULL Awaiting decision
Ambassador Court 17 Craven Terrace London W2 3QH
Details of glass balustrading, windows, grey roof cladding, sound insulation measures to minimise noise transmission between the new flat and the existing flats on the fourth floor, secure cycle storage, mitigation of the potential increased demand for on-street residents car parking and vibration pursuant to conditions 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12 of planning permission dated 10th June 2026 (RN:26/02259/FULL).
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26/06249/FULL Awaiting decision
53 Wimpole Street London W1G 8YH
Removal and Installation of external rear air condensers and associated pipe work to ground floor, including internal works to ground and first floor. (Linked with 26/06250/LBC)
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26/06241/ADFULL Awaiting decision
4F Shirland Mews London W9 3DY
Details of secure measures to mitigate the potential increased demand for on-street residents car parking in the vicinity of the site; details of how waste is to be stored; pursuant to condition 3 and 4 of planning permission dated 10th April 2026 (26/01091/P3JPA)
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26/06231/ADFULL Awaiting decision
1 Victoria Street London SW1H 0ET
Details of the colonnade sofit details, planters (typical details) and the paving in the public realm pursuant to condition 25 of planning permission dated 8th November 2024 (RN:24/00977/FULL)
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26/06254/ADFULL Awaiting decision
10 Wellington Place London NW8 9JA
Details of a method statement explaining the measures you will take to protect the trees on and close to the site pursuant to condition 6 of planning permission dated 9th April 2024 (RN:23/06148/FULL)
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26/06251/NMA Awaiting decision
19 Cumberland Street London SW1V 4LS
Amendments to planning permission dated 20th March 2026 (RN:25/08960/FULL) for Lower ground floor rear infill extension with terrace above, replacement of rear first floor conservatory, new roof level rear single dormer with access to third floor roof terrace, alterations to windows and external refurbishment, namely the change of conservatory gable roof to a flat GRP roof.
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26/06234/FULL Awaiting decision
40 Grosvenor Place London SW1X 7HJ
Use of lower ground floor of Unit 3 and ground floor of Unit 2 as gym (Class E(d)) and/ or office (Class E(g))
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26/06238/NMA Awaiting decision
Development Site At 5 And 8 Fosbury Mews London
Amendments to planning permission dated 19th December 2019 (RN:19/07509/FULL) for Demolition and reconstruction of two existing mews houses at Nos. 5 and 8 Fosbury Mews. Namely, to enable internal alterations at ground floor.
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26/06239/ADLBC Awaiting decision
Admiralty House Whitehall London SW1A 2DY
Detailed method statements outlining repairs to stone, stucco and historic railings pursuant to condition 2 (A) of listed building dated 26th May 2026 (RN:26/01647/LBC)
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26/06253/ADFULL Awaiting decision
4 Montrose Court London SW7 2QH
Sample of glass in the window at ground/first floor level on the side elevation of the building must not be clear glass pursuant to Condition 4 of planning permission dated 3 June 2025 (RN: 25/00316/FULL).
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26/06250/LBC Awaiting decision
53 Wimpole Street London W1G 8YH
Removal and Installation of external rear air condensers and associated pipe work to ground floor, including internal works to ground and first floor. (Linked with 26/06249/FULL)
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26/06237/NMA Awaiting decision
Development Site At 5 And 8 Fosbury Mews London
Amendments to planning permission dated 19th December 2019 (RN:19/07509/FULL) for Demolition and reconstruction of two existing mews houses at Nos. 5 and 8 Fosbury Mews. Namely, to enable internal alterations at ground floor
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26/06246/ADFULL Awaiting decision
Victoria Park Plaza Hotel 239 - 251 Vauxhall Bridge Road London
Details of the new PV panels pursuant to condition 4 (partial) of planning permission dated 17 July 2026 (RN: 25/08562/FULL).
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26/06245/TCA Awaiting decision
124 Ilbert Street London W10 4QE
T1 Cypress: Fell Justification: Poor form, poor location, conflict with wall and paving, small tree
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26/06233/TCA Awaiting decision
36 Marlborough Place London NW8 0PD
Tree Number - G1 Tree Type - Holm oak x3 hornbeam x1 Approx. Diameter at 1.5m - 0.2-0.3m Approx. Height - 5m Approx. Crown Spread Diameter - 2m Location - See map Service - Section dismantle Work Required - Section dismantle tree to near ground level and treat stumps to help prevent regrowth Reason - As per clients specification Priority Code - On Tree Number - T1 Tree Type - Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) Approx Diameter at 1.5m - 0.7m Approx Height - 14m Location - 13 Service - Crown Work required - Crown lift over road, walkway and clients garden up to a height of 4m Reason - As per clients specification / to provide clearance to pedestrians and reduce encroachment Priority code - On Tree Number - G2 Tree Type - Holm oak & Portuguese laurel Approx Diameter at 1.5m - 0.3m Approx Height - 5m Location - 3m Service - Crown Work required - Crown lift over road up to a height of 2.5m Reason - As per clients specification / to provide clearance to pedestrians and reduce encroachment Priority code - On
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26/06240/TPO Awaiting decision
Flat 1 Spencer Court 72 Marlborough Place London NW8 0PP
T1 & T2 TPO Lime Trees : Re-Pollard back to previous points of reduction to tidy and contain shape Justification: Routine maintenance?
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26/06224/ADFULL Awaiting decision
63A Marlborough Place London NW8 0PT
Detailed drawings of Front entrance gates and railings; main entrance door and the doorcase surrounding the main entrance door to ground floor level, and including materials and finish; photo of a sample of paving to be used to the front driveway area, and a plan marked up to show its area of installation; amended elevation drawing showing more slender framed window surround to the two windows in the main front elevation at lower ground floor level pursuant to conditions 8,9, 12 and 13 of planning permission dated 20th July 2023 (RN: 23/01959/FULL).
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26/06216/LBC Awaiting decision
208 Regent Street London W1B 5BD
Strip-out of existing, modern retail unit fixtures, fittings, stair and services, with retention of heritage and listed features, including shopfront and entrances, and ground floor ceiling details and features. Fit-out of new retail fittings, fixtures and services. Retention of shopfront with new 'like-for-like' signage and a new flag pole.
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26/06217/ADV Awaiting decision
208 Regent Street London W1B 5BD
Display of non illuminared fascia sign measuring 0.702m X 0.25m, 0.845m X 0.3m, externally illuminated hanging sign 0.65m X 0.65m, 0.1m X 1.8m, non illuminated other sign 0.2m X 0.29m, 0.4m X 0.2m, 0.4m X 0.2m
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26/06208/ADV Awaiting decision
27 Duke Street London W1U 1LE
Display of internally illuminated temporary of five cross street Christmas decorations measuring 15m X 3m supported by catenary wires through Duke Street using the exiting eye bolts.
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26/06212/NMA Awaiting decision
10 - 11 Lancaster Gate London W2 3LH
Amendment to Condition 12 (Whole Life Carbon) of planning permission dated 19th April 2024 (RN 23/04044/FULL) for Change of use from hotel to residential use (Class C3) with associated internal alterations to create 11 new units and external alterations comprising reconfiguration and recladding of the rear extension and restoration of the existing building. Namely to include additional requirement to evidence and justify where benchmarks cannot be achieved, consider mitigation measures and if none, evidence that all mitigation measures have been exhausted. (Linked with RN 26/06213/ADFULL)
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26/06210/ADFULL Awaiting decision
31 - 35 Brick Street London W1J 7HQ
Details of the drainage strategy detailing any on and/or off site drainage works pursuant to Condition 12 of planning permission dated 26 May 2026 (Ref: 25/05492/FULL)
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26/06203/LBC Awaiting decision
106 Blandford Street London W1U 8AG
Installation of two roof-mounted anchor posts. (Linked to 26/06202/FULL)
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26/06202/FULL Awaiting decision
106 Blandford Street London W1U 8AG
Installation of two roof-mounted anchor posts. (Linked to 26/06203/LBC)
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26/06201/NMA Awaiting decision
Almack House 28 King Street St James's London SW1Y 6QW
Amendments to planning permission dated 16th April 2026 (RN:26/01487/FULL) for Installation of a mechanical plant at lower ground floor and installation of two grilles to two lower ground floor windows, namely change to approved grille.
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26/06193/ADFULL Awaiting decision
23 Grafton Street London W1S 4EY
Details of all new windows and doors; pursuant to condition 10(B) of planning permission dated 17th June 2026 (25/01604/FULL)
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26/06195/FULL Awaiting decision
2 Graham Terrace London SW1W 8JH
Demolition of the existing single-storey garden shed/outbuilding attached to the rear of the house; excavation to extend the lower ground floor further into the garden; a new upper ground floor extension opening onto a new terrace formed over the roof of the lower ground floor extension. Existing outrigger's monopitch roof removed and replaced with a flat roof; the outrigger is rendered. The later loft storage room removed in its entirety and the historic butterfly roof form reinstated. A new metal external stair and gate are installed from street level down to the lower ground floor lightwell. All existing single-glazed timber windows are replaced with double-glazed timber windows of matching design.
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26/06199/NMA Awaiting decision
33 - 35 Praed Street London W2 1NR
Amendments to planning permission dated 24th Septmebr 2024 (RN:24/03287/FULL) for Use of lower ground and ground floors as supermarket with ancillary bakery (Class E); Use of first, second and third floors as aparthotel with 19 bedrooms (Class C1); Installation of plant machinery and solar thermal panels at roof level, Replacement of windows; and associated external alterations. Namely, Introduction of two shawarma grill machines in the supermarket area at ground floor level; the introduction of a new canopy to provide ventilation for the two shawarma grill machines; and amendments to the ventilation design for the lower ground floor bakery canopy extract.
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26/06187/LBC Awaiting decision
4 Shepherd Market London W1J 7QB
Installation of wall mounted highway street light on to the facade of 4 Shepherd Market.
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26/06184/ADV Awaiting decision
Royal Horseguards Hotel 2 Whitehall Court London SW1A 2EL
Display of two non-illuminated hotel-branded flags measuring 2m X 0.1m mounted on two angled wall-mounted flagpoles on the northern elevation. [Linked to 26/05884/LBC].
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26/06211/NMA Awaiting decision
15 Portland Place London W1B 1PT
Amendments to planning permission dated 21th July 2022 (RN:22/03521/FULL) for Variation of condition 5 of planning permission dated 11th April 2018 (17/10815/FULL) for the Use of the building for a temporary period of 20 years as a medical use (Use Class D1) personal to OM Tower LLP. Namely, to amend condition 3.
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26/06200/ADFULL Awaiting decision
20 Marlborough Place London NW8 0PA
Details of Tree report and soft lanscaping plan which includes the number, size, species and position of trees and shrubs pursuant to condition 6 of planning permission dated 8th Spetember 2022 (RN 22/03426/FULL)
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26/06206/ADFULL Awaiting decision
Westminster Under School Adrian House 27 Vincent Square London SW1P 2NN
Details of samples of the facing materials, including glazing, and elevations and roof plans annoted to show where the materials are to be located pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 23 January 2025 (RN: 24/07013/FULL).
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26/06213/ADFULL Awaiting decision
10 - 11 Lancaster Gate London W2 3LH
Details of an updated version of the Whole Life Carbon Assessment pursuant to Condition 12 of planning permission dated 19th April 2024 (RN:23/04044/FULL)
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26/06191/ADFULL Awaiting decision
126 - 134 Baker Street London W1U 6SH
Details of the mechanical ventilation system pursuant to condition 12 of planning permission dated 18th February 2026 (RN: 24/04852/FULL).
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26/06205/FULL Awaiting decision
Richmond House 79 Whitehall London SW1A 2NS
Temporary ground investigation works and archaeological monitoring including the excavation of trial pits and boreholes within Richmond House.
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26/06266/ADLBC Awaiting decision
10 - 11 Lancaster Gate London W2 3LH
Detailed elevation and section drawings showing the new front entrance door at ground floor level including side and transom light windows pursuant to Condition 9 of listed building dated 19th April 2024 (RN:23/04045/LBC)
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26/06207/FULL Awaiting decision
8 Moscow Road London W2 4BT
Installation of rooftop plant and a metal plant enclosure, together with associated external alterations including the demolition of 7 (no.) existing chimney stacks, levelling of the parapet between Nos. 8-14 Moscow Road, and the installation of a new riser conduit and restaurant duct to the rear elevation.
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26/06157/FULL Awaiting decision
30 John Islip Street London SW1P 4DD
Provision of additional hotel bedrooms at ground and first floor within the envelope of existing hotel building (Use Class C1), following internal re-location of existing hotel facilities including the conversion of existing internal guest car parking area, guest coach parking area, bowling lane, meeting rooms and1 conversion of linen stores at levels 2-12. Provision of cycle facilities and works to pedestrian link route. Reinstatement of footway to closed vehicle access in Thorney Street. Change of Use of self-contained Class E caf/e use at ground floor entrance lobby for use as either, Class E caf/e use and/ or additional hotel lobby / ancillary hotel space
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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26/04878/LBC Decided
34 Grosvenor Street London W1K 4QU
Internal works to facilitate the subdivision of 34 Grosvenor Street and 3 Three Kings Yard
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26/06070/ADV Granted
36 Shepherd Market London W1J 7QR
Display of non-illuminated screen-printed signage to the fabric and valance of retractable canvas awning.
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26/04141/LBC Decided
80E Randolph Avenue London W9 1BG
Replacement of sashes in two front windows at 2nd floor level and one rear window with slimline double glazed timber sashes. (Linked with 26/04142/FULL)
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25/06922/ADFULL Decided
181 - 185 Wardour Street London W1F 8ZA
Details of construction materials pursuant to Condition 4; the new external envelope including junctions with existing fabric, and doors, windows, rooflights, glazed roofs, external metalwork including balustrades and handrails, plant enclosures, and external lighting pursuant to Condition 5; and details of waste storage pursuant to Condition 8, of the planning permission dated 19/02/2024 (RN: 24/03722/FULL)
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26/05573/ADV Decided
1 The Piazza Covent Garden London WC2E 8HB
Display of two platforms measuring 13.6m x 3.6m x 2.263m and 14.61m x 3.6m x 2.263m each featuring three internally illuminated sculptures for a temporary period from 16 October 2026 to 6 January 2027.
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26/03576/FULL Decided
15A Devonshire Terrace London W2 3DW
Erection of an infill extension to basement courtyard to form new bedroom and internal alterations. (Linked with 26/03577/LBC)
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26/05847/ADLBC Granted
118 Cambridge Street London SW1V 4QF
Detailed drawings of the proposed floor build-up and the proposed new opening and double doors within the front room wall pursuant to Conditions 5 and 6 of listed building dated 9th June 2026 (RN:26/01633/LBC)
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26/04986/FULL Decided
Inver Court Inverness Terrace London W2 6JB
Replacement of combustible materials in the render facades; timber decking and plastic soffits/ fascias to terraces with non-combustible materials on the 5th and 6th floors.
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26/01122/PALHE Withdrawn
Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA
short back and sides around the exterior
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26/05944/ADFULL Granted
10 Chapel Street London SW1X 7BY
Details of a completed Appendix A checklist from the Code of Construction Practice pursuant to Condition 3 of planning permission dated 10 July 2025 (RN: 25/01535/FULL).
The full record
Decisions between 2002 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 9,655 decisions from Westminster between 2002 and 2026, part of 15,733 applications on record. Over that period 88% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 7,702 granted against 1,040 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 5,849 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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02/05798/AD7 Granted
First And Second Floor 46 St James's Place London SW1A 1NS
Display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated 'to let' board located on the face of the building at a height of between 3.0m and 4.6m above pavement level and measuring 0.6m x 0.9m.
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02/05717/AD7 Granted
3 Tenterden Street London W1S 1TA
Display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated 'To Let'/ 'For Sale'* board located on the face of the building at a height of between 3m and 4.6m above pavement level and measuring 1.2m x 0.9m.
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02/06152/ADV Granted
258 Edgware Road London W2 1DU
Display of fascia sign
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02/06546/AD7 Granted
92 New Cavendish Street London W1W 6XJ
Display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated 'to let' board located on the face of the building at a height of between 3m and 4.6m above pavement level and measuring 1.2m x 0.9m.
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02/05887/ADV Granted
15 - 17 Berkeley Square London W1J 6EG
Display of a non illuminated fascia sign at nos. 16 and 17.
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02/05916/AD7 Granted
20 Kingly Street London W1B 5PZ
Display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated 'to let' board located on the face of the building at a height of between 3m and 4.6m above pavement level and measuring 1.2m x 0.9m.
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02/06530/AD7 Granted
55 Greek Street London W1D 3DT
Display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated 'to let' board located on the face of the building at a height of between 3m and 4.6m above pavement level and measuring 0.9m x 0.6m..
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02/05805/AD7 Granted
2 - 3 Great Pulteney Street London W1F 9LY
Display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated 'to let' board located on the face of the building at ground floor level and measuring 0.9m x 0.6m.
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02/05830/AD7 Granted
32 Great Windmill Street London W1D 7LR
Display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated 'to let' board located on the face of the building at a height of between 3m and 4.6m above pavement level and measuring 1.2m x 0.9m.
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02/05869/ADFULL Granted
The Ritz Hotel 150 Piccadilly London W1J 9BS
Details of sample of French Limestone for the entrance steps pursuant to Condition 3(a) of planning permission dated 10 January 2002 (RN: 01/09262/FULL)
Decision speed
12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 1,649 43%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 787 20%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 1,405 37%
Planning agents in Westminster
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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Newmark LLP 97% granted overall 594
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DP9 Ltd 98% granted overall 412
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Montagu Evans LLP 98% granted overall 192
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Savills Limited 93% granted overall 180
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Gerald Eve LLP 98% granted overall 139
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Rolfe Judd Planning Ltd 94% granted overall 127
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Firstplan Ltd 94% granted overall 123
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Newmark Gerald Eve LLP 91% granted overall 80
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Applications by ward in Westminster
- Abbey Road 662
- Bayswater 390
- Bryanston And Dorset Square 331
- Church Street 143
- Churchill 81
- Harrow Road 125
- Hyde Park 473
- Knightsbridge & Belgravia 1,075
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- Lancaster Gate 543
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- St James's 2,095
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- W2 1,805
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Westminster decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, Westminster decided 3844 planning applications. 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Westminster?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 65 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Westminster decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 3841 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 43% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 63% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Westminster decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 9655 decisions from Westminster between 2002 and 2026, out of 15,733 applications on record. Across that whole period 88% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Westminster?
October 2025 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 864 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
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Westminster: 15,733 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 3,844 decided, 89% approved, median 65 days to a decision. 8,465 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2002 and 2026: 9,655 in total, 88% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.