Planning application
The Lanesborough Hotel 1 Lanesborough Place London SW1X 7TA
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Proposal
Amendments to planning permission dated 17th April 2025 (RN 25/02675/FULL) for the Installation of an external cigar lounge structure on hardstanding at rear of hotel for temporary period. NAMELY, Alteration of the wording of Condition 4 to allow for two-year permission from the date of commencement of the development.
As published by the council, reference 26/02231/NMA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02231/NMA
- Type
- Non-material amendments
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 2 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 2 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Knightsbridge & Belgravia
- Postcode
- SW1X 7TA
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 7 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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26/06120/ADFULL Decided
The Lanesborough Hotel 1 Lanesborough Place London SW1X 7TA
Detailed drawings and a bio-diversity management plan in relation to the green roof to include construction method, layout, species and maintenance regime pursuant to Condition 4 of planning permission dated 03 October 2024 (RN: 24/04118/FULL)
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26/03578/ADFULL Awaiting decision
The Lanesborough Hotel 1 Lanesborough Place London SW1X 7TA
Detailed drawings and a bio-diversity management plan in relation to the green roof; pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 2024 (RN 24/04118/FULL)
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26/01682/ADV Awaiting decision
The Lanesborough Hotel 1 Lanesborough Place London SW1X 7TA
Display of one externally illuminated brass lettered sign measuring 0.135m x 0.496m. Linked with 26/01683/LBC
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26/01683/LBC Awaiting decision
The Lanesborough Hotel 1 Lanesborough Place London SW1X 7TA
Installation of new signage to front entrance. Linked with 26/01682/ADV
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25/07656/LBC Granted
The Lanesborough Hotel 1 Lanesborough Place London SW1X 7TA
Installation of replacement external platform lift.
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25/07655/FULL Granted
The Lanesborough Hotel 1 Lanesborough Place London SW1X 7TA
Installation of replacement external platform lift.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Apr 2026
Received by Westminster
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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 91 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
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Bidwells LLP Agent, registered in Cambridge
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
11 documents on file for this application
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