Planning application
Westminster Cathedral Ambrosden Avenue London SW1P 1QW
Works: Roofing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
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
As published by the council, reference 26/01001/EEN
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01001/EEN
- Type
- Ecclesiastical Exemption Notification
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 17 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 17 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.
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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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26/00993/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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25/05977/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.
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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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17 Feb 2026
Received by Westminster
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 14 April 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.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
1 document on file for this application
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