Planning application
3 St James's Square London SW1Y 4JU
Works: Extension
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Extension of lift overrun at roof level and associated works.
As published by the council, reference 25/05780/FULL
Application record
- Reference
- 25/05780/FULL
- Type
- Full Planning Permission Application
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Application Permitted
- Received
- 15 Aug 2025
- Validated
- 15 Aug 2025
- Decided
- 2 Oct 2025
- Ward
- St James's
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- SW1Y 4JU
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 3 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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26/00858/FULL Awaiting decision
3 St James's Square London SW1Y 4JU
Alterations to the St. James's Square facade including replacement of windows and entrances, at main roof level addition of roof pavilion extension, plant equipment and enclosures, with roof terraces at eight and ninth floor levels and a rear extension to accommodate a lift shaft and associated works.
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25/08682/FULL Granted
3 St James's Square London SW1Y 4JU
Replacement and enlargement of one existing rooflight.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Aug 2025
Received by Westminster
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2 Oct 2025
Decision issued: Application Permitted
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21 Jul 2026
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Newmark Gerald Eve LLP Agent, registered in London
Active · incorporated 2008 · London
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19 documents on file for this application
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