Planning application
Denham Building 27 St James's Street London SW1A 1HA
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Creation of new landscaping including the installation of new planting, external lighting, street furniture and replacement entrance to the Bank Building fronting the Smithson Plaza. (Linked with 26/01780/LBC)
As published by the council, reference 26/01779/FULL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01779/FULL
- Type
- Full Planning Permission Application
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 19 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 19 Mar 2026
- Ward
- St James's
- Postcode
- SW1A 1HA
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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26/01780/LBC Awaiting decision
Denham Building 27 St James's Street London SW1A 1HA
Creation of new landscaping including the installation of new planting, external lighting, street furniture and replacement entrance to the Bank Building fronting the Smithson Plaza. (Linked with 26/01779/FULL)
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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19 Mar 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 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 91 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
10 documents on file for this application
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Denham Building 27 St James's Street London SW1A 1HA
90% historically approved · decision due ~14 May
Creation of new landscaping including the installation of new planting, external lighting, street furniture and replacement entrance to the Bank Building fronting the Smithson Plaza. (Linked with 26/01779/FULL)
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 3 docs -
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Granted Heritage and listed buildings Roofing 23 docs -
Basement And Ground Floor Smithson Tower 25 St James's Street London SW1A 1HA
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Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 16 docs -
Basement And Ground Floor Smithson Tower 25 St James's Street London SW1A 1HA
Display of non-illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.63m x 0.22m; and wall plaque sign measuring 0.28m x 0.45m.
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Smithson Tower 25 St James's Street London SW1A 1HA
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Smithson Tower 25 St James's Street London SW1A 1HA
Installation of new external ductwork and associated external alterations to fifth floor roof level including replacement roof membranes, access hatch and installation of a maintenance-only door to existing roof plant enclosure.
Granted Full applications Roofing 24 docs
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