Planning application
70 Whitehall London SW1A 2AS
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Installation of metal steps at part second floor roof level (Cockpit Passage) and alterations to handrails at roof level (Kents Roof) (Linked with 26/01944/LBC).
As published by the council, reference 26/01943/FULL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01943/FULL
- Type
- Full Planning Permission Application
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 25 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 21 Apr 2026
- Ward
- St James's
- Postcode
- SW1A 2AS
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 8 applications since 2025: 5 approved, 0 refused.
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26/03157/LBC Awaiting decision
70 Whitehall London SW1A 2AS
External maintenance and repair of the external facades and roofs including the installation of scaffolding to facilitate works.
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26/01944/LBC Awaiting decision
70 Whitehall London SW1A 2AS
Installation of metal steps at part second floor roof level (Cockpit Passage) and alterations to handrails at roof level (Kents Roof) (Linked with 26/01943/FULL).
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26/01067/CLLB Granted
70 Whitehall London SW1A 2AS
Internal works within fourth floor.
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25/09096/ADLBC Granted
70 Whitehall London SW1A 2AS
Details of options appraisal with regards to the use of the space pursuant to condition 3 of listed building consent dated 14 January 2025 (RN: 24/06167/LBC).
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25/09096/ADFULL Granted
70 Whitehall London SW1A 2AS
Details of options appraisal with regards to the use of the space pursuant to condition 3 of listed building consent dated 14 January 2025 (RN: 24/06167/LBC).
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25/07816/CLLB Granted
70 Whitehall London SW1A 2AS
Temporary external alterations to fourth floor roof, not involving any additional floorspace or change of use.
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25/07141/LBC Granted
70 Whitehall London SW1A 2AS
Replacement of flat roof and internal works to fourth floor.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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25 Mar 2026
Received by Westminster
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21 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 16 June 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 66 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Carlile Associates Agent, registered in Bromley
Active · incorporated 2000 · Bromley
23 applications on PlanIndex · across 2 councils · 100% granted
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70 Whitehall London SW1A 2AS
90% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jun
Installation of metal steps at part second floor roof level (Cockpit Passage) and alterations to handrails at roof level (Kents Roof) (Linked with 26/01943/FULL).
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings -
70 Whitehall London SW1A 2AS
Replacement of flat roof and internal works to fourth floor.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 4 docs -
70 Whitehall London SW1A 2AS
90% historically approved · decision due ~8 Jul
External maintenance and repair of the external facades and roofs including the installation of scaffolding to facilitate works.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings -
70 Whitehall London SW1A 2AS
Details of options appraisal with regards to the use of the space pursuant to condition 3 of listed building consent dated 14 January 2025 (RN: 24/06167/LBC).
Granted Conditions 4 docs -
70 Whitehall London SW1A 2AS
Details of options appraisal with regards to the use of the space pursuant to condition 3 of listed building consent dated 14 January 2025 (RN: 24/06167/LBC).
Granted Conditions 4 docs -
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