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8 Chester Square London SW1W 9HH

Awaiting decision Westminster 26/01975/LBC Listed Building Consent Application

Works: Loft or dormer Roofing Windows or glazing

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Proposal

Refurbishment of the principal and rear facades including repair and redecoration, replacement of the existing front steps, replacement of existing front door, application of render to the rear mansard wall at third and fourth floor levels, replacement of rear glazed roof with solid roof, replacement of modern terrace flooring and balustrade, alongside internal reconfiguration and decoration works, and associated structural alterations. (Linked to 26/01974/FULL)

As published by the council, reference 26/01975/LBC

Application record

Reference
26/01975/LBC
Type
Listed Building Consent Application
Status
Pending
Received
25 Mar 2026
Validated
7 Apr 2026
Ward
Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Postcode
SW1W 9HH

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

  • 26/01974/FULL Awaiting decision

    8 Chester Square London SW1W 9HH

    Refurbishment of the principal and rear facades including repair and redecoration, replacement of the existing front steps, replacement of existing front door, application of render to the rear mansard wall at third and fourth floor levels, replacement of rear glazed roof with solid roof, replacement of modern terrace flooring and balustrade, alongside internal reconfiguration and decoration works, and associated structural alterations. (Linked to 26/01975/LBC)

    Submitted 25 Mar 2026 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 25 Mar 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 7 Apr 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 2 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

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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

43 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.

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Nearby applications

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  • 8 Chester Square London SW1W 9HH

    26/01974/FULL Submitted 25 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    87% historically approved · decision due ~2 Jun

    Refurbishment of the principal and rear facades including repair and redecoration, replacement of the existing front steps, replacement of existing front door, application of render to the rear mansard wall at third and fourth floor levels, replacement of rear glazed roof with solid roof, replacement of modern terrace flooring and balustrade, alongside internal reconfiguration and decoration works, and associated structural alterations. (Linked to 26/01975/LBC)

    Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer Roofing +1 49 docs
  • 15 Eaton Mews South London SW1W 9HP

    26/06294/FULL Submitted 15 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    87% historically approved · decision due ~10 Nov

    Installation of railings and sliding lantern light at main roof level in connection with the use of the roof as a terrace.

    Awaiting decision Full applications
  • 18 Eaton Mews South London SW1W 9HP

    26/04236/FULL Submitted 26 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    87% historically approved · decision due ~24 Aug

    Creation of a roof terrace with glazed access enclosure and railings at main roof level; relocation of entrance door and associated works.

    Decided Full applications Windows or glazing 6 docs
  • 16 Eaton Mews South London SW1W 9HP

    26/01516/FULL Submitted 10 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    87% historically approved · decision due ~5 May

    Variation of condition 1 and removal of condition 4 of planning permission dated 31st July 2025 (RN 25/03034/FULL) for the Creation of a roof terrace with glazed access hatch, rooflights and railings and installation of heatpump and air conditioning units with acoustic enclosure at main roof level. Alterations to the front and rear elevations. NAMELY, variation of condition 1 to allow amendments to the window design and relocation of a rooflight; and removal of condition 4 and instead allow the detailed drawings to pursant to it to be approved under this application.

    Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 20 docs
  • 16 Eaton Mews South London SW1W 9HP

    26/00367/ADFULL Submitted 22 Jan 2026 50 yards away

    87% historically approved · decision due ~19 Mar

    Details of new windows (including relationship with reveals); new entrance door and sidelights; new garage door and spandrel panel to adjacent window; rooflights (including upstands); acoustic enclosure (specifying materials and finished appearance); railings and Juliette balconies (specifying materials and finished appearance), pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 31 July 2025 (RN: 25/03034/FULL).

    Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 20 docs
  • 20 Eaton Square London SW1W 9DD

    25/07175/TCA Submitted 6 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    G1 13 X Silver Birch Trees: Crown Reduction by 3m to heights and cut back by 2m from the buildings to tidy and contain shape.

    Granted Trees 13 docs

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    Replacement of existing first-floor sash windows to the front and rear elevations with traditionally detailed painted timber, slim-profile double-glazed sash windows. (Linked to 26/06317/FULL)

    Received 15 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/04141/LBC Decided

    80E Randolph Avenue London W9 1BG

    Replacement of sashes in two front windows at 2nd floor level and one rear window with slimline double glazed timber sashes. (Linked with 26/04142/FULL)

    Received 23 Jun, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings