Planning application
12 Upper St Martin's Lane London WC2H 9FB
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Proposal
Retention of verandah structure with a retractable cover over and around the external dining terrace associated with the restaurant premises at the rear of 11-12 Upper St Martin's Lane.
As published by the council, reference 26/01048/FULL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01048/FULL
- Type
- Full Planning Permission Application
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 18 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 18 Feb 2026
- Ward
- St James's
- Postcode
- WC2H 9FB
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 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 15 April 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
13 documents on file for this application
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