Planning application
The Caesar Hotel 32 Queen's Gardens London W2 3BE
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Targeted opening-up works to the second floor ceilings
As published by the council, reference 26/03171/LBC
Application record
- Reference
- 26/03171/LBC
- Type
- Listed Building Consent Application
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 14 May 2026
- Validated
- 14 May 2026
- Ward
- Lancaster Gate
- Postcode
- W2 3BE
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 May 2026
Received by Westminster
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 9 July 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.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
7 documents on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
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Open the documentsWhat 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 119 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About heritage and listed building applications
Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.
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Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings -
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