Planning application
Westminster Cathedral Ambrosden Avenue London SW1P 1QW
Works: Extension Small domestic
Read from the description, not a valuation. How we read the register
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Erection of a single storey rear extension at ground floor level to create a candle store external to the Cathedral.
As published by the council, reference 25/05977/LBC
Application record
- Reference
- 25/05977/LBC
- Type
- Listed Building Consent Application
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Application Permitted
- Received
- 21 Aug 2025
- Validated
- 19 Sep 2025
- Decided
- 13 Nov 2025
- Ward
- Vincent Square
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- SW1P 1QW
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 9 applications since 2023: 3 approved, 0 refused.
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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).
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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).
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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
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26/00993/EEN Awaiting decision
Westminster Cathedral Ambrosden Avenue London SW1P 1QW
Installation of Mosaics & Marble Revetment in Baptistry.
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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)
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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)
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25/05976/FULL 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.
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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
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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21 Aug 2025
Received by Westminster
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19 Sep 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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13 Nov 2025
Decision issued: Application Permitted
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21 Jul 2026
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Thomas Ford and Partners Ltd Agent, registered in London
Active · incorporated 2017 · London
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