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54 Chester Square London SW1W 9EA

Awaiting decision Westminster 26/01217/LBC Listed Building Consent Application

Relates to 26/01216/FULL

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Proposal

Removal of existing front lightwell and roof level air-conditioning units, installation of two new air-conditioning units and acoustic enclosure at main roof level, and removal and replacement of external CCTV cameras. Associated internal works using existing service routes. (Linked to RN: 26/01216/FULL).

As published by the council, reference 26/01217/LBC

Application record

Reference
26/01217/LBC
Type
Listed Building Consent Application
Status
Pending
Received
26 Feb 2026
Validated
2 Apr 2026
Ward
Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Postcode
SW1W 9EA

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 6 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/01509/ADFULL Granted

    54 Chester Square London SW1W 9EA

    Detailed drawings of new infill roof and boundary wall trellis pursuant to Condition 4 of planning permission dated 20th February 2026 (RN: 25/08369/FULL).

    Decided 20 Mar 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01612/ADLBC Awaiting decision

    54 Chester Square London SW1W 9EA

    Detailed drawings of new infill roof, boundary wall / trellis pursuant to condition 4 of listed building consent dated 20th February 2026 (RN: 25/08370/LBC). Linked to 26/01509/ADFULL.

    Submitted 9 Mar 2026 Conditions
  • 26/01216/FULL Awaiting decision

    54 Chester Square London SW1W 9EA

    Removal of existing front lightwell and roof level air-conditioning units, installation of two new air-conditioning units and acoustic enclosure at main roof level, and removal and replacement of external CCTV cameras.

    Submitted 26 Feb 2026 Full applications
  • 25/08370/LBC Awaiting decision

    54 Chester Square London SW1W 9EA

    Replacement roof to existing rear link extension to extend existing roof terrace with associated alterations to existing roof terraces, infilling two extract grilles in rear elevation, window replacements and internal alterations & refurbishment. (Linked with 25/08369/FULL)

    Submitted 17 Nov 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 25/08369/FULL Awaiting decision

    54 Chester Square London SW1W 9EA

    Replacement roof to existing rear link extension to extend existing roof terrace with associated alterations to existing roof terraces, infilling two extract grilles in rear elevation and replacement of windows. (Linked with 25/08370/LBC)

    Submitted 17 Nov 2025 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 26 Feb 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 2 Apr 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 28 May 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

  • 26/01216/FULL Awaiting decision

    54 Chester Square London SW1W 9EA

    Removal of existing front lightwell and roof level air-conditioning units, installation of two new air-conditioning units and acoustic enclosure at main roof level, and removal and replacement of external CCTV cameras.

    Submitted 26 Feb 2026 Full applications

Who's behind it

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Smith Jenkins Ltd Agent, registered in Milton Keynes

Active · incorporated 2012 · Milton Keynes

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Documents

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

36 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 heritage and listed building applications in a median of 94 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About heritage and listed building applications

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  • 54 Chester Square London SW1W 9EA

    26/01216/FULL Submitted 26 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    87% historically approved · decision due ~28 May

    Removal of existing front lightwell and roof level air-conditioning units, installation of two new air-conditioning units and acoustic enclosure at main roof level, and removal and replacement of external CCTV cameras.

    Awaiting decision Full applications 41 docs
  • 54 Chester Square London SW1W 9EA

    25/08370/LBC Submitted 17 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~12 Jan

    Replacement roof to existing rear link extension to extend existing roof terrace with associated alterations to existing roof terraces, infilling two extract grilles in rear elevation, window replacements and internal alterations & refurbishment. (Linked with 25/08369/FULL)

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension Roofing +1 30 docs
  • 54 Chester Square London SW1W 9EA

    25/08369/FULL Submitted 17 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    87% historically approved · decision due ~12 Jan

    Replacement roof to existing rear link extension to extend existing roof terrace with associated alterations to existing roof terraces, infilling two extract grilles in rear elevation and replacement of windows. (Linked with 25/08370/LBC)

    Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Roofing +1 35 docs
  • 47 Chester Square London SW1W 9EA

    26/05757/LBC Submitted 21 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~16 Oct

    Investigation of dampness and damp-proofing / waterproofing works to the lower ground floor.

    Decided Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs
  • 47 Chester Square London SW1W 9EA

    26/04643/ADLBC Submitted 10 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    89% historically approved · decision due ~4 Sep

    Details of the front entrance to be simplified to reflect a more traditional modest mews style and the existing entrance pursuant to condition 8 of listed building consent dated 11 June 2026 (RN: 25/08226/LBC).

    Decided
  • 47 Chester Square London SW1W 9EA

    26/05730/ADFULL Submitted 21 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    89% historically approved · decision due ~16 Oct

    Detailed drawings and a bio-diversity management plan in relation to the green roof, pursuant to condition 13 of planning permission dated 11th June 2026 (25/08223/FULL)

    Decided

In Westminster

  • 26/04878/LBC Decided

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  • 26/06230/LBC Awaiting decision

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    Received 11 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
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    Received 11 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
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