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Westminster Cathedral Ambrosden Avenue London SW1P 1QW

Awaiting decision Westminster 26/00596/FULL Full Planning Permission Application

Relates to 26/00597/LBC

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Proposal

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)

As published by the council, reference 26/00596/FULL

Application record

Reference
26/00596/FULL
Type
Full Planning Permission Application
Status
Pending
Received
2 Feb 2026
Validated
2 Feb 2026
Ward
Vincent Square
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
  • 26/00597/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
  • 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. 2 Feb 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 30 March 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.

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • 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

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

  • 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

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

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Documents

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

20 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Westminster for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Westminster decided full applications in a median of 91 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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  • 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

  • Westminster Cathedral Ambrosden Avenue London SW1P 1QW

    26/00993/EEN Submitted 16 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    89% historically approved · decision due ~13 Apr

    Installation of Mosaics & Marble Revetment in Baptistry.

    Awaiting decision 1 doc

  • Westminster Cathedral Ambrosden Avenue London SW1P 1QW

    26/01455/LBC Submitted 6 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~1 May

    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).

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 38 docs

  • Westminster Cathedral Ambrosden Avenue London SW1P 1QW

    26/01454/FULL Submitted 6 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    87% historically approved · decision due ~1 May

    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).

    Awaiting decision Full applications 36 docs

  • Archbishops House Ambrosden Avenue London SW1P 1QJ

    25/09323/LBC Submitted 23 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    Installation of new lights in the Lower Library.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 18 docs

In Westminster

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    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