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Westminster Cathedral Ambrosden Avenue London SW1P 1QW

Granted Westminster 25/05977/LBC Listed Building Consent Application

Works: Extension Small domestic

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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.

  • 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
  • 25/05976/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.

    Decided 13 Nov 2025 Full applications
  • 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

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  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

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Thomas Ford and Partners Ltd Agent, registered in London

Active · incorporated 2017 · London

46 applications on PlanIndex · across 12 councils · 94% granted

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

33 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Westminster granted permission on 13 November 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About heritage and listed building applications

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • Westminster Cathedral Ambrosden Avenue London SW1P 1QW

    25/05976/FULL 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 Full applications Extension 41 docs
    Small domestic
  • St Vincent De Paul Primary School Morpeth Terrace London SW1P 1EP

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

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    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

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    Internal works to facilitate the subdivision of 34 Grosvenor Street and 3 Three Kings Yard

    Received 21 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
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    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)

    Received 23 Jun, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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)

    Received 11 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/06203/LBC Awaiting decision

    106 Blandford Street London W1U 8AG

    Installation of two roof-mounted anchor posts. (Linked to 26/06202/FULL)

    Received 10 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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.

    Received 10 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings