Planning application
20 - 21 Cavendish Square London W1G 0RN
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Display of a flag measuring 2.15m x 1.12m.
As published by the council, reference 26/03232/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 26/03232/ADV
- Type
- Advert Application (ADV)
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 15 May 2026
- Validated
- 15 May 2026
- Ward
- West End
- Postcode
- W1G 0RN
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 3 applications since 2026.
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26/03509/FULL Awaiting decision
20 - 21 Cavendish Square London W1G 0RN
Installation of replacement roof top plant with a dummy mansard roof extension, replacement plant at ground floor and new third floor roof structure and new substation at the lower ground floor. [Linked to 26/03510/LBC]
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26/03510/LBC Awaiting decision
20 - 21 Cavendish Square London W1G 0RN
Installation of replacement roof top plant with a dummy mansard roof extension, replacement plant at ground floor and new third floor roof structure and new substation at the lower ground floor. [Linked to 26/03509/FULL]
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 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 10 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.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Rolfe Judd Planning Ltd Agent, a planning consultancy registered in The Oval
Active · incorporated 1992 · The Oval
598 applications on PlanIndex · across 26 councils · 95% granted
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
7 documents on file for this application
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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 advertisement consent applications in a median of 66 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About advertisement consent applications
Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.
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20 - 21 Cavendish Square London W1G 0RN
88% historically approved · decision due ~23 Jul
Installation of replacement roof top plant with a dummy mansard roof extension, replacement plant at ground floor and new third floor roof structure and new substation at the lower ground floor. [Linked to 26/03510/LBC]
Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 28 docs -
20 - 21 Cavendish Square London W1G 0RN
90% historically approved · decision due ~23 Jul
Installation of replacement roof top plant with a dummy mansard roof extension, replacement plant at ground floor and new third floor roof structure and new substation at the lower ground floor. [Linked to 26/03509/FULL]
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension Loft or dormer +1 27 docs -
Payphone Site Outside 1 Old Cavendish Street London W1G 0NE
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Refused Advertising Windows or glazing 10 docs -
Cavendish House 18 Cavendish Square London W1G 0PJ
Removal of double doorway with surrounding frame and glazing, provision of matwell, refurbishment of C20th and C21st elements.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 19 docs -
Flanders House 1A Cavendish Square London W1G 0PH
Maintenance and repair works to the external elevations of the building including ironwork and windows.
Decided Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing -
Flanders House 1A Cavendish Square London W1G 0PH
89% historically approved · decision due ~29 Dec
Details of the methodology for repairs to the external render, stonework, ironwork and windows pursuant to Conditions 4 and 5 of listed building consent dated 17 September 2026 (RN: 26/04900/LBC).
Awaiting decision Windows or glazing
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