Westminster Cathedral Ambrosden Avenue London SW1P 1QW

This site has had 9 applications since 2023: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/01455/LBC Awaiting decision

  Westminster Cathedral Ambrosden Avenue London SW1P 1QW

  Refurbishment of Westminster Cathedral Hall including minor external and internal alterations and repairs and landscaping of the Cathedral car park with installation of new stormwater drains (linked to 26/01454/FULL).

  Submitted 6 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01454/FULL Awaiting decision

  Westminster Cathedral Ambrosden Avenue London SW1P 1QW

  Refurbishment of Westminster Cathedral Hall including minor external and internal alterations and repairs and landscaping of the Cathedral car park adjacent to the Hall, with installation of new stormwater drains (linked to 26/01455/LBC).

  Submitted 6 Mar 2026 Full applications
• 26/01001/EEN Awaiting decision

  Westminster Cathedral Ambrosden Avenue London SW1P 1QW

  Phased Works over 3 years. Phase 1: Work to drains and renewal of car park topography and finish Phase 2: Like for like repairs to external fabric - facing brick renewals, slate roof repairs and flashings. Re-pointing. Increase of rainwater goods sizes to manage increased rainwater deluges. Phase 3: Re-ordering of Toilets, Internal conservation repairs renewal of failed decorations and removal of terrazzo panels to lobby. Like for Like repairs to decorative Hall finishes where damaged by water ingress, Renewal of lighting (awaiting design

  Submitted 17 Feb 2026
• 26/00993/EEN Awaiting decision

  Westminster Cathedral Ambrosden Avenue London SW1P 1QW

  Installation of Mosaics & Marble Revetment in Baptistry.

  Submitted 16 Feb 2026
• 26/00596/FULL Awaiting decision

  Westminster Cathedral Ambrosden Avenue London SW1P 1QW

  Installation and alteration of gates and railings to recessed perimeter locations at the Cathedral Complex. Alteration to the Francis Street entrance screen of Vaughan House. (Linked with 26/00597/LBC)

  Submitted 2 Feb 2026 Full applications
• 26/00597/LBC Awaiting decision

  Westminster Cathedral Ambrosden Avenue London SW1P 1QW

  Installation and alteration of gates and railings to recessed perimeter locations at the Cathedral Complex. Alteration to the Francis Street entrance screen of Vaughan House. (Linked with 26/00596/FULL)

  Submitted 2 Feb 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 25/05977/LBC Granted

  Westminster Cathedral Ambrosden Avenue London SW1P 1QW

  Erection of a single storey rear extension at ground floor level to create a candle store external to the Cathedral.

  Decided 13 Nov 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
• 23/04059/EEN Granted

  Westminster Cathedral Ambrosden Avenue London SW1P 1QW

  Creation of a carved inscription in the paving of the South Aisle, to commemorate Canon Christopher Tuckwell (previous Cathedral Administrator) beneath the mosaic of St Augustine of Hippo

  Decided 19 Jul 2023

1. 21 Aug 2025

   Received by Westminster

2. 19 Sep 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 13 Nov 2025

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

4. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Westminster Cathedral Ambrosden Avenue London SW1P 1QW

  25/05977/LBC Submitted 21 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Erection of a single storey rear extension at ground floor level to create a candle store external to the Cathedral.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension 33 docs
  Small domestic

• St Vincent De Paul Primary School Morpeth Terrace London SW1P 1EP

  26/03871/TCA Submitted 12 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~7 Aug

  T1: Raywood ash: Reduce canopy by 3 to 4m. T2: Honey locust : Crown reduce by 30%. T3: London plane: Crown clean.

  Decided Trees

• Clergy House 42 Francis Street London SW1P 1QW

  22/03329/LBC Submitted 18 May 2022 50 yards away

  Proposed repairs to the facade of Archbishop's House and Clergy House facing on to Francis Street, Westminster Cathedral Complex Site.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 17 docs

• Westminster Cathedral Ambrosden Avenue London SW1P 1QW

  26/00596/FULL Submitted 2 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~30 Mar

  Installation and alteration of gates and railings to recessed perimeter locations at the Cathedral Complex. Alteration to the Francis Street entrance screen of Vaughan House. (Linked with 26/00597/LBC)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 20 docs

• Westminster Cathedral Ambrosden Avenue London SW1P 1QW

  26/00597/LBC Submitted 2 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~30 Mar

  Installation and alteration of gates and railings to recessed perimeter locations at the Cathedral Complex. Alteration to the Francis Street entrance screen of Vaughan House. (Linked with 26/00596/FULL)

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 1 doc

• Westminster Cathedral Ambrosden Avenue London SW1P 1QW

  26/01001/EEN Submitted 17 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~14 Apr

  Phased Works over 3 years. Phase 1: Work to drains and renewal of car park topography and finish Phase 2: Like for like repairs to external fabric - facing brick renewals, slate roof repairs and flashings. Re-pointing. Increase of rainwater goods sizes to manage increased rainwater deluges. Phase 3: Re-ordering of Toilets, Internal conservation repairs renewal of failed decorations and removal of terrazzo panels to lobby. Like for Like repairs to decorative Hall finishes where damaged by water ingress, Renewal of lighting (awaiting design

  Awaiting decision Roofing 1 doc

• 26/06295/FULL Awaiting decision

  15 Warwick Way London SW1V 1QT

  Installation of a new shopfront.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 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.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 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))

  Received 11 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 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)

  Received 11 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 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)

  Received 1 Jun, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Full applications