12 Chester Street London SW1X 7BB

This site has had 5 applications since 2025: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/02886/LBC Awaiting decision

  12 Chester Street London SW1X 7BB

  Replacement of existing rear extension at first, second and third with a new rear extension (first to third floor level) with flat roof. Erection of an extension at rear ground floor level. Removal of the existing kitchen rooflight and extension of existing terrace at first floor level. Replacement of existing windows and French doors with new; and alterations to French door width at rear first floor level.

  Submitted 1 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01507/FULL Awaiting decision

  12 Chester Street London SW1X 7BB

  Variation of condition 1 of planning permission dated 24th July 2025 (RN 24/05883/FULL) for the Excavation of a new basement level. Replacement of existing rear extension at first, second and third with a new rear extension (first to third floor level) with flat roof. Erection of an extension at rear ground floor level. Removal of the existing kitchen rooflight and extension of existing terrace at first floor level. Replacement of existing windows and French doors with new. NAMELY, to omit the approved basement and minor amendments to the upper floors.

  Submitted 9 Mar 2026 Full applications
• 26/00535/NMA Granted

  12 Chester Street London SW1X 7BB

  Amendment to planning permission dated 24th July 2025 (RN 24/05883/FULL) for the Excavation of a new basement level. Replacement of existing rear extension at first, second and third with a new rear extension (first to third floor level) with flat roof. Erection of an extension at rear ground floor level. Removal of the existing kitchen rooflight and extension of existing terrace at first floor level. Replacement of existing windows and French doors with new; NAMELY to amend the description of development to omit 'Excavation of a new basement level'; amended description of development to read as follows: 'Replacement of existing rear extension at first, second and third with a new rear extension (first to third floor level) with flat roof. Erection of an extension at rear ground floor level. Removal of the existing kitchen rooflight and extension of existing terrace at first floor level. Replacement of existing windows and French doors with new'.

  Decided 16 Mar 2026 Amendments
• 25/09272/LBC Granted

  12 Chester Street London SW1X 7BB

  Installation of air conditioning units within an acoustic enclosure at roof level and replacement of the existing lead flat roof with a new lead flat roof.

  Decided 8 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 22 Dec 2025

   Received by Westminster

2. 8 May 2026

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

3. 20 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Westminster granted permission on 8 May 2026, 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.

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• 12 Chester Street London SW1X 7BB

  26/00535/NMA Submitted 29 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Amendment to planning permission dated 24th July 2025 (RN 24/05883/FULL) for the Excavation of a new basement level. Replacement of existing rear extension at first, second and third with a new rear extension (first to third floor level) with flat roof. Erection of an extension at rear ground floor level. Removal of the existing kitchen rooflight and extension of existing terrace at first floor level. Replacement of existing windows and French doors with new; NAMELY to amend the description of development to omit 'Excavation of a new basement level'; amended description of development to read as follows: 'Replacement of existing rear extension at first, second and third with a new rear extension (first to third floor level) with flat roof. Erection of an extension at rear ground floor level. Removal of the existing kitchen rooflight and extension of existing terrace at first floor level. Replacement of existing windows and French doors with new'.

  Granted Amendments Extension Loft or dormer +1 8 docs

• 12 Chester Street London SW1X 7BB

  25/09272/LBC Submitted 22 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Installation of air conditioning units within an acoustic enclosure at roof level and replacement of the existing lead flat roof with a new lead flat roof.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 17 docs

• 12 Chester Street London SW1X 7BB

  26/02886/LBC Submitted 1 May 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~26 Jun

  Replacement of existing rear extension at first, second and third with a new rear extension (first to third floor level) with flat roof. Erection of an extension at rear ground floor level. Removal of the existing kitchen rooflight and extension of existing terrace at first floor level. Replacement of existing windows and French doors with new; and alterations to French door width at rear first floor level.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension Loft or dormer +1 12 docs

• 12 Chester Street London SW1X 7BB

  26/01507/FULL Submitted 9 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~4 May

  Variation of condition 1 of planning permission dated 24th July 2025 (RN 24/05883/FULL) for the Excavation of a new basement level. Replacement of existing rear extension at first, second and third with a new rear extension (first to third floor level) with flat roof. Erection of an extension at rear ground floor level. Removal of the existing kitchen rooflight and extension of existing terrace at first floor level. Replacement of existing windows and French doors with new. NAMELY, to omit the approved basement and minor amendments to the upper floors.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 17 docs

• 24 Chester Street London SW1X 7BL

  26/00077/FULL Submitted 7 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Erection of two storey rear extension at ground and lower ground floor level and associated works.

  Granted Full applications Extension 41 docs

• 24 Chester Street London SW1X 7BL

  26/00078/LBC Submitted 7 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Erection of two storey rear extension at ground and lower ground floor level and associated works.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension 34 docs

• 26/07508/FULL Awaiting decision

  Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

  Replacement of existing security lighting to the Buckingham Palace Forecourt with 80 compact LED spotlights installed within the lantern clusters across 10 principal piers, with associated concealed cabling and reversible fixings. (Linked with 26/07509/LBC)

  Received 4 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Full applications
• 26/07460/FULL Awaiting decision

  1 Hanover Square London W1S 1HA

  Installation of new public art sculptures and seating; hard and soft landscaping; installation of an area of raised terrace decking on St George Street measuring 43m x 2.6m for the placing of tables, chairs and banquette benches in connection with restaurant use; and associated external alterations and enabling works.

  Received 3 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Full applications
• 26/07451/FULL Awaiting decision

  Flat 1 31 South Audley Street London W1K 2PG

  Replacement of windows, Installation of an external condenser to the rear elevation including Internal refurbishment. (linked with 26/07452/LBC)

  Received 2 Nov, published by the council 4 Nov 2026 Full applications
• 26/07443/FULL Awaiting decision

  150 Great Portland Street London W1W 6QD

  Installation of three air conditioning condenser units to the lower ground floor rear courtyard, incluidng erection of a plunge pool. (retrospective)

  Received 2 Nov, published by the council 4 Nov 2026 Full applications
• 26/06234/FULL Decided

  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