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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535 approved · 68 refused · 22 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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- Planning enquiries02076416000Council source
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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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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
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More application records
- Decided26/04886/FULL
Formation of new external opening and installation of glazed double doors at rear ground floor, landscaping works to rear garden, raised head height of rear second floor outrigger window, new asphalt finishes to balconies to first floor and third floor, new planters to front railings, installation of air conditioning units in front vault, flagpole to front elevation (Linked to 26/04887/LBC)
6 Carlos Place London W1K 3AP
Received 21 Jul 2026 - Decided26/04887/LBC
Formation of a new external opening and installation of glazed double doors, landscaping works to rear garden, raised head height of rear second floor outrigger window, new asphalt finishes to balconies to first floor and third floor, replacement of existing lead flat roofs and flashings with like for like lead coverings, replacement cast iron rainwater goods to rear elevation, new planters to front railings, new flagpole to front elevation; Internal alterations including replacement of principal entrance hall stairwell, reinstatement of arch detail to canted bay window landing & new wall panelling to stair hall and lift lobbies, new arch detail to lift lobbies to ground and first floors, new double opening to ground and single opening to first floor from new entrance hall stairwell, replacement of mosaic flooring extension in entrance hall, new skirtings, architraves, doors, over panels and associated moulding to all rooms ground to fourth floors, reinstated decorative plaster window surrounds to principal rooms bay windows, replacement of ground floor cornice, new decorative ceiling and wall panelling to ground and first floor principal rooms, new parquet flooring and plywood subfloors to front and rear principal rooms, from ground to fourth floor, two new fireplaces and hearths on ground floor, replacement of lift landing doors and threshold strips, repainting of windows to front elevation (Linked to 26/04886/FULL)
6 Carlos Place London W1K 3AP
Received 21 Jul 2026 - Decided26/04892/FULL
Erection of low capped brick boundary wall and cast iron railing; new pillar and pedestrian gate; and cill guards on front elevation windows.
38 Third Avenue London W10 4RT
Received 21 Jul 2026 - Pending26/04909/NMA
Amendments to planning permission dated 30th September 2020 (RN:19/09329/COFUL) for Demolition of existing structures including storage sheds and redevelopment of existing car park to provide two blocks of three and five storeys providing a total of 21 x Use Class C3 (residential) units and other associated works, including the provision of storage units, car and cycle parking, landscaping, access gates and boundary treatment. Namely, to introduce a minor external lighting scheme.
Torridon House Randolph Gardens London NW6 5HP
Received 22 Jul 2026 - Pending26/04935/FULL
Installation of kitchen ventilation ducting and associated plant machinery to North elevation and roof level.
19 Leinster Terrace London W2 3ET
Received 23 Jul 2026 - Pending26/04940/FULL
Installation of three planters to be placed on the highway outside 18 Shepherd Market each measuring 0.8m x 0.45m x 0.42m
Basement And Ground Floor 18 Shepherd Market London W1J 7QH
Received 23 Jul 2026 - Pending26/04941/FULL
Demolition of existing Lodge House and part of the lower ground floor at Kings Court and erection of a single dwelling (Class C3); associated landscaping and infrastructure.
The Lodge Kings Court 31 Prince Albert Road London NW8 7LT
Received 23 Jul 2026 - Pending26/04943/FULL
Erection of a conservatory extension to side of dwellinghouse, alterations to fenestration and rear terrace, plus associated landscaping works. Internal alterations, removal of modern additions. (Linked to 26/04944/LBC)
31 Circus Road London NW8 9JG
Received 23 Jul 2026 - Pending26/04944/LBC
Internal and external alterations to the listed dwellinghouse, including window upgrades, alterations to internal openings and rear terrace, removal of modern additions, and construction of a new conservatory extension, with associated landscaping works. (Linked to 26/04943/FULL)
31 Circus Road London NW8 9JG
Received 23 Jul 2026 - Unknown26/04948/ADV
Display of internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.40m x 2.90m and two internally illuminated hanging signs each measuring 1.80m 0.10m. [Linked to 26/04408/FULL]
151 Oxford Street London W1D 2JG
Received 23 Jul 2026 - Decided26/04963/ADFULL
Detailed drawings of new windows and doors, pursuant to condition 3 of planning permission dated 3rd June 2025 (RN: 25/02030/FULL).
9 Gerald Road London SW1W 9EH
Received 24 Jul 2026 - Withdrawn26/04977/ADV
Display of externally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.8m X 0.7m and externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 4.7m X 0.7m
Ground Floor 17 Air Street London W1B 5AF
Received 24 Jul 2026 - Pending26/04990/FULL
Use of Unit 2 as a Bakery (Class E).
Development Site At 8-10 Broadway, Dacre Street And 22 Victoria Street London
Received 24 Jul 2026 - Decided26/05001/ADV
Display of non illuminated hoarding measuring 2.4m x 35.05m at 3-9 Chester Mews for a temporary period.
3 Chester Mews London SW1X 7AH
Received 27 Jul 2026 - Decided26/05002/CLOPUD
Replacement of existing single-glazed sashes, casement panels, and balcony door leafs with slimline double-glazed timber units within the existing external timber frames at second floor level.
Flat 11 192 Emery Hill Street London SW1P 1PN
Received 27 Jul 2026 - Decided26/05003/ADFULL
Details of sound insulation measures to demonstrate that the hostel will comply with the Council's noise criteria pursuant to Condition 7 of planning permission dated 4 September 2025 (RN: 24/08572/FULL).
Charles House 7 Leicester Place London WC2H 7BP
Received 27 Jul 2026 - Pending26/05004/FULL
Installation of black painted metal railings on top of existing brick rear garden wall between Nos. 21 and 23 Craven Hill. (Linked with 26/05005/LBC)
23 Craven Hill London W2 3EN
Received 27 Jul 2026 - Pending26/05005/LBC
Installation of black painted metal railings ontop of existing brick rear garden wall. (Linked with 26/05004/FULL)
23 Craven Hill London W2 3EN
Received 27 Jul 2026 - Decided26/05007/ADLBC
Details of revised boundary treatment and method statement for dismantling and reconstruction of cantilevered stone staircase, balustrade, and decorative plasterwork in the stairwell pursuant to Conditions 3 and 5 of listed building consent dated 01 May 2026 (RN: 25/07666/LBC)
25 Old Bond Street London W1S 4QB
Received 24 Jul 2026 - Pending26/05017/FULL
Removal of existing ground floor side infill and rear extension conservatory uPVC roof; Replacement of side infill roof with flat roof and rooflight; Replacement rear extension roof with frameless glass roof; Fit conservation style roof light to first floor back addition pitched roof.
162 Kilburn Lane London W10 4AS
Received 27 Jul 2026 - Pending26/05021/FULL
Installation of Aluminium bifold door to the terrace area.
Flat 59 Porchester Gate 3 - 8 Bayswater Road London W2 3HS
Received 27 Jul 2026 - Decided26/05024/COGADF
Details of revised design of new roof lights pursuant to condition 3(2) of planning permission dated 26 May 2026 (RN: 26/02209/FULL) [Linked to 26/05042/COMADL]
Queens Park Primary School Droop Street London W10 4DQ
Received 27 Jul 2026 - Decided26/05031/FULL
Erection of a single story rear extension at ground floor level.
2 Vale Close London W9 1RR
Received 27 Jul 2026 - Decided26/05042/COMADL
Details of revised design of new roof lights pursuant to condition 3(2) of listed building consent dated 26 May 2026 (RN: 26/02210/LBC) [Linked to 26/05024/COGADF]
Queens Park Primary School Droop Street London W10 4DQ
Received 27 Jul 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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