Planning application
31 Craven Street London WC2N 5NP
Works: New dwelling Extension Loft or dormer Windows or glazing Several homes
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Proposal
Use as 5 flats, erecton of single storey extension at 4th floor level, installation of two rooflights at main roof level, new windows to rear elevation and associated internal and external alterations.
As published by the council, reference 26/00561/FULL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00561/FULL
- Type
- Full Planning Permission Application
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 30 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 1 May 2026
- Ward
- St James's
- Postcode
- WC2N 5NP
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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26/00560/LBC Awaiting decision
31 Craven Street London WC2N 5NP
Use as 5 flats, erecton of single storey extension at 4th floor level, installation of two rooflights at main roof level, new windows to rear elevation and associated internal and external alterations [Linked to 26/00561/FULL].
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Jan 2026
Received by Westminster
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1 May 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 26 June 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Westminster took a median of 65 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
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26/00560/LBC Awaiting decision
31 Craven Street London WC2N 5NP
Use as 5 flats, erecton of single storey extension at 4th floor level, installation of two rooflights at main roof level, new windows to rear elevation and associated internal and external alterations [Linked to 26/00561/FULL].
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Lyondale Ltd Agent, registered in London
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50 documents on file for this application
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