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City of Westminster
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for City of Westminster. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates1,581Searchable applications
886Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 603 approved or refused records
68Refused applications
535 approved · 68 refused · 22 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 7 Mar 2025 to 24 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 28 Sept 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Planning and building controlContact planning Contact the Resilience TeamLocal plan Planning policyPre-application advice Pre-application advice
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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Conservation areas56 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas10 mapped area records0 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified
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More application records
- Decided26/03704/LBC
Installation of a secure entrance lobby and associated access control measures.
Dover House Whitehall London SW1A 2AU
Received 5 Jun 2026 - Pending26/03705/FULL
Creation of new secure access to Princes Gate Garden to the rear of the Ethos Sports Centre and the rear of the Weeks Building, including relocation of existing buggy store and sheds, and associated landscaping.
Imperial College Sports Centre 1 - 7 Princes Gardens London SW7 1NA
Received 5 Jun 2026 - Decided26/03706/FULL
Installation of replacement timber sash windows; fascia, soffit and gutter replacement; brick and render repairs; and other associated works.
5 Ponsonby Place London SW1P 4PS
Received 5 Jun 2026 - Decided26/03707/FULL
Replacement of all existing front and rear windows with double glazed timber sash and casements; repairs to fascia, sofit, brickwork, render and rainwater pipes.
7 Ponsonby Place London SW1P 4PS
Received 5 Jun 2026 - Decided26/03708/LBC
Renewal of existing non-original lighting located on the Oxford Street elevation.
169 - 173 Oxford Street London W1D 2JR
Received 5 Jun 2026 - Decided26/03711/FULL
Timber window replacement; fascia, soffit and gutter replacement; brick and render repairs.
25 Ponsonby Place London SW1P 4PS
Received 5 Jun 2026 - Decided26/03712/FULL
Timber window replacement; fascia, soffit and gutter replacement; brick and render repairs.
40 Ponsonby Place London SW1P 4PR
Received 5 Jun 2026 - Decided26/03713/TCA
Targeted root pruning to up to 10 no. pollarded lime trees on the green at New Palace Yard, and 1 no. Indian bean tree to the north of the main vehicular entrance from Parliament Square for installation of infrastructure. All roots pruned to be 25mm or less in diameter.
House Of Commons Palace Of Westminster Parliament Square London SW1A 0AA
Received 5 Jun 2026 - Decided26/03714/FULL
Retention of gas riser on rear elevations at north-western end of building.
Maclise House Marsham Street London SW1P 4JJ
Received 5 Jun 2026 - Decided26/03715/LBC
Retention of gas riser on rear elevations at north-western end of building.
Maclise House Marsham Street London SW1P 4JJ
Received 5 Jun 2026 - Decided26/03716/OBS
Request for observations on an EIA Scoping Opinion under Regulation 15 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 for the redevelopment of the site known 133 Houndsditch EC3A 7BX. The proposed development comprises demolition of the existing building, retention of the existing basement and the construction of a new commercial building of up to 22 storeys in height of approximately 114m AOD. It is anticiated to provide approximately 46, 230m2 NIA of office floorspace (Class E) and 1220m2 of retail/community and amenity space (Class E/ sui generis) with new public realm and associated works. (SITE 133 Houndsditch London EC3A 7BX)
Houndsditch City Of London London EC3A 7BD
Received 5 Jun 2026 - Decided26/03717/CLLB
Initial investigatory strip out works to assist with a future application. Light strip out works strictly limited to removal of specific late 20th century elements that detract from the character of the building (modern carpets, 1990s panel radiators, flimsy late 20th shelving and joinery, 1980s kitchen etc).
34 Hamilton Terrace London NW8 9UG
Received 5 Jun 2026 - Decided26/03718/NMA
Amendments to planning permission dated 29th December 2022 (RN:22/07334/FULL) for variation of Conditions 3 and 10 of planning permission dated 16 August 2018 (RN:18/05074/FULL) for temporary removal and storage of the Commissioners' Yard Gate and installation of a temporary vehicular entrance; to extend the period for which the Comissioners' Yard Gate central gate can be temporarily removed and stored. Namely, to amend the wording of condition 3 as follows;The temporary removal and storage of the Commissioners' Yard Gates allowed by this permission can continue until 31 December 2027. After that, the temporary vehicular entrance, including the 'tiger trap' and personnel box, must be removed. You must then re-instatement the original Commisioners' Yard Gates, gate posts and flanking panels and return the entrance and land to its previous condition and use.
Commissioners' Yard Gate Victoria Embankment London
Received 8 Jun 2026 - Decided26/03719/NMA
Amendments to planning permission dated 29th November 2022 (RN:22/07412/FULL) for temporary removal and storage of the southern pedestrian gate forming part of Commissioners' Yard Gate and installation of two turnstiles forming a temporary pedestrian entrance, and associated works. Namely, to amend the wording of condition 3 as follows: The temporary removal and storage of the southern pedestrian gates and surrounding Yorkstone pavers allowed by this permission can continue until 31 December 2027. After that, the temporary pedestrian turnstiles and associated ancillary structures must be removed. You must then re-instate the gates and pavers and return the entrance and land to its previous condition and use.
Commissioners' Yard Gate Victoria Embankment London
Received 8 Jun 2026 - Decided26/03720/ADFULL
Details of sample panel of brickwork; detailed drawings of new windows and doors to the rear lower ground and ground floor extensions; and detailed drawings of a hard and soft landscaping scheme pursuant to Conditions 4, 7(a) and 15 of planning permission dated 23 March 2026 (RN: 25/05689/FULL).
79 Eaton Terrace London SW1W 8TN
Received 8 Jun 2026 - Decided26/03721/FULL
Repair and maintenance works including roof repairs, repairs to box gutters and parapet copings, replacement of failed roof slates, repairs to flat roof areas, replacement of a roof level escape door and associated alterations.
27 John Adam Street London WC2N 6AS
Received 8 Jun 2026 - Decided26/03722/FULL
Installation of 3 no. condenser units, alterations to the existing extraction system, and installation of a new general ventilation system, including associated ductwork, supports and ancillary mechanical plant.
Basement And Ground Floor 118 - 120 Shaftesbury Avenue London W1D 5EP
Received 8 Jun 2026 - Decided26/03723/LBC
Internal alterations (partially retrospective).
Flat 3 Rossetti House Erasmus Street London SW1P 4HT
Received 8 Jun 2026 - Decided26/03724/TCA
1 x London plane: reduce northern aspect of the crown back by 2 metres, not exceeding previous reduction points. Lift isolated cluster of low twiggy pendulous branches over garden by 1-2m into main canopy line.
3 Caroline Terrace London SW1W 8JS
Received 8 Jun 2026 - Decided26/03725/LBC
Formation of new door opening and infilling of existing opening to rear courtyard elevation, together with associated repair, refurbishment and landscaping works. Including Internal reconfiguration of lower ground floor flat (15a Portsea Place) (Linked with 26/03726/FULL)
15 Portsea Place London W2 2BL
Received 8 Jun 2026 - Decided26/03726/FULL
Formation of new door opening and infilling of existing opening to rear courtyard elevation, together with associated repair, refurbishment and landscaping works. Including Internal reconfiguration of lower ground floor flat (15a Portsea Place) (Linked with 26/03725/LBC)
15 Portsea Place London W2 2BL
Received 8 Jun 2026 - Decided26/03727/TPO
1 x London Plane (front): Crown reduce back to the most recent reduction points. Leaving a natural balanced canopy and suitable shortened regrowth.
45 Porchester Terrace London W2 3TS
Received 8 Jun 2026 - Decided26/03728/TPO
15 x Holly trees and 1 bay tree: trim back to most recent reduction points and trim lower growth by up to 1m to create a neat line.1 x London plane: crown lift over highway to 5m.1 x False acacia: remove limb rubbing against street tree.1 x Cherry: prune back from Tulip tree by up to 1m.
Hyde Park Gardens West Hyde Park Gardens London W2 2NB
Received 8 Jun 2026 - Decided26/03729/ADV
Display of yellow "golden arch" symbols on fabric barriers.
48 Leicester Square London WC2H 7LU
Received 8 Jun 2026
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for City of Westminster, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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