Planning application
St James's Church 197 Piccadilly London W1J 9ET
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Replacement of C20th steel-framed and fibreglass-clad church spire with new structure and traditionally detailed leadwork.
As published by the council, reference 26/05195/FULL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05195/FULL
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 31 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 31 Jul 2026
- Postcode
- W1J 9ET
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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31 Jul 2026
Received by Westminster
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11 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 25 September 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 61 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Westminster for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About full applications applications
How this application type works
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.
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