Planning application
Flat 2 49 Princes Gate London SW7 2PG
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
Provision for a future platform hoist within the rear lightwell to facilitate access for disabled persons, including removal of the existing stair flight and re-hanging of the external gate to open outwards; installation of two low-level vents through the external wall to serve portable air conditioning units; alteration of an existing external door at lower ground floor level from double doors to a single-leaf door; replacement waterproof membrane system and associated wall linings within the vault accommodation; alterations to partition layouts within the vault area; installation of ventilation boxing within the sitting room; installation of fire doors between the kitchen/dining room and vault accommodation; and associated internal alterations.
As published by the council, reference 26/05643/LBC
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05643/LBC
- Category
- Heritage and listed buildings
- Status
- Decided
- Received
- 18 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 9 Sep 2026
- Postcode
- SW7 2PG
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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26/05647/FULL Decided
Flat 2 49 Princes Gate London SW7 2PG
Provision for a future platform hoist within the rear lightwell to facilitate access for disabled persons, including removal of the existing stair flight and re-hanging of the external gate to open outwards; installation of two low-level vents through the external wall to serve portable air conditioning units; and alteration of an existing external door at lower ground floor level from double doors to a single-leaf door.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Aug 2026
Received by Westminster
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9 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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11 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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22 Oct 2026
Status changed to Decided
Previously Pending.
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26/05647/FULL Decided
Flat 2 49 Princes Gate London SW7 2PG
Provision for a future platform hoist within the rear lightwell to facilitate access for disabled persons, including removal of the existing stair flight and re-hanging of the external gate to open outwards; installation of two low-level vents through the external wall to serve portable air conditioning units; and alteration of an existing external door at lower ground floor level from double doors to a single-leaf door.
After the decision
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