Planning application
St John's Concert Hall Smith Square London SW1P 3HA
Works: Windows or glazing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Variation of conditions 5, 6a, 6c, 7 of planning permission dated 5th March 2026 (RN 25/04920/FULL) for the Change of use of caretaker flat to a community space within the crypt level, alterations and refurbishment including structural masonry repairs, refurbishment of the Main Hall, improvements to accessibility and circulation including lifts and reconfigured entrances and ramped access, replacement of mechanical and electrical services; new substation, new refuse store, PV panels and associated work. NAMELY, Revised mechanical and electrical works to reduce impacts on the existing roof and roof structure compared with the previously approved scheme, together with replacement windows to the crypt and installation of external lighting to the building.
As published by the council, reference 26/07197/FULL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/07197/FULL
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 21 Oct 2026
- Validated
- 21 Oct 2026
- Postcode
- SW1P 3HA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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21 Oct 2026
Received by Westminster
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27 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 16 December 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.
What happens while it is decided
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