Planning application
The Dukes 34 - 38 St James's Place London SW1A 1NS
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
External alterations including external handrails and lighting to the main entrance step, new plant in the lightwell and roof level, new lifting platform from basement to street level, ductwork from fifth floor up to roof and associated works.
As published by the council, reference 26/05859/FULL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05859/FULL
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 26 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 26 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- SW1A 1NS
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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26 Aug 2026
Received by Westminster
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1 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 21 October 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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