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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535 approved · 68 refused · 22 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
Council contacts
- 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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More application records
- Decided26/05474/LBC
Repair and like-for-like restoration of the existing historic timber shopfront, fascia and zinc canopy.
88 Dean Street London W1D 3ST
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Pending26/05475/PASPV
Notification for Prior Approval for the installation of two roof-mounted solar panels with battery storage to provide an independent power supply for the existing garage.
Garage 14 Warwick Place London W9 2PX
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Decided26/05476/ADV
Display of Christmas decorations on Glasshouse Street including 16 x projectors on catenary wires, projecting white 'starry bursts' onto the pavement and building facades; 5 x displays around existing tree planters with gold cladding of the planters and spiral frame with white LED illuminated wings and text; and 3x cross-street displays suspended on catenary wires for temporary period.
Glasshouse Street London
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Pending26/05477/FULL
Erection of rear dormer and installation of two rooflights to front roofslope.
Flat C 282 Shirland Road London W9 3JH
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Pending26/05478/LBC
Installation of illuminated festive decorations for a temporary period. (Linked with 26/05313/ADV)
138 Regent Street London W1B 5SG
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Decided26/05479/ADV
Display of Christmas decorations including 10 x cross street on Jermyn Street for temporary period from 11 October 2026 to 10 January 2027.
Jermyn Street London
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Pending26/05480/FULL
Replacement of single glazed crittal windows and patio door with double glazed crittal windows in the south east facade.
9 Arncliffe 22 Greville Place London NW6 5JG
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Decided26/05481/LBC
Installation of fixings to numbers 17 Savile Row and Uxbridge House, 7 Burlington Gardens, for a temporary period of 5 years.
Aberach House 17 Savile Row London W1S 3PN
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Pending26/05482/CLEUD
Confirmation that planning permission RN: 19/07848/FULL, dated 18 December 2020, was lawfully implemented by the construction of three service pods serving six canal houseboats and their connection to the adjacent apartment building prior to the expiry of the permission, and that the continued development and use of the site in accordance with that planning permission is lawful.
Carlton Gate Phase 3 Admiral Walk W9 3TD
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Decided26/05484/LBC
Tanking lightwell and vaults, and structural repairs to balcony at first floor level.
58 Elizabeth Street London SW1W 9PB
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Decided26/05485/LBC
Infill of arrow slit window in north gable; conversion of existing fanlight to louvres; modifications to doors; internal alterations to amalgamate bedrooms 17 & 18 and to relocate function room to north-east corner of basement.
1 Chiltern Street London W1U 7PA
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Pending26/05486/FULL
Replacement of mismatching lantern lights with exact replicas of square crest lantern lights. (Linked with 26/05487/LBC)
Admiralty House Whitehall London SW1A 2DY
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Pending26/05487/LBC
Replacement of mismatching lantern lights with exact replicas of square crest lantern lights. (Linked with 26/05486/FULL)
Admiralty House Whitehall London SW1A 2DY
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Pending26/05488/FULL
Internal and external alterations, repairs and refurbishment, including extension at lower ground floor level, side extension at ground and first floor level, creation of a basement and other works incidental to the development. (Linked to 26/05489/LBC)
18 Warwick Avenue London W9 2PT
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Pending26/05489/LBC
Internal and external alterations, repairs and refurbishment, including extension at lower ground floor level, side extension at ground and first floor level, creation of a basement and other works incidental to the development. (Linked to 26/05488/FULL)
18 Warwick Avenue London W9 2PT
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Pending26/05490/LBC
Installation of an internal security system.
37 Belgrave Square London SW1X 8NS
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Pending26/05491/FULL
Installation of air source heat pump unit within the rear garden and ancillary works.
17 Alexander Street London W2 5NT
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Pending26/05492/FULL
Replacement of single glazed windows at the ground floor flat front elevation, with slimline double glazed windows in matching style.
Flat 3 Carysfort House West Halkin Street London SW1X 8JS
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Pending26/05493/LBC
Replacement of single glazed windows at the ground floor flat front elevation, with slimline double glazed windows in matching style.
Flat 3 Carysfort House West Halkin Street London SW1X 8JS
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Decided26/05495/ADV
Display of non-illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.18m x 0.90m; non-illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.40m x 0.60m; and glass mounted sign measuring 0.18m x 0.90m. (Linked with 26/05494/FULL)
Basement And Ground Floor 10 Marylebone High Street London W1U 4BT
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Decided26/05496/ADV
Display of 10m Christmas tree at Waterloo Place for temporary period from 2 November 2026 until 9 January 2027.
Waterloo Place London
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Decided26/05497/ADV
Display of Christmas decorations at St James's Market, including six cross street decorations on Norris Street and Carlton Street, one floor mounted decoration and wall mounted decoration for a temporary period from 6 October 2026 to 12 January 2027.
St James's Market London
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Pending26/05498/TCA
T1, T2 & T3 London Plane Trees (Platanus ? hispanica), GardenProposed works:Reduce crown by approximately 2?3 metres in all aspectsReturning to previous pollard points (re-pollard)Resulting dimensions: Final height approximately 11?12 metres, maintaining previous pollard frameworkJustification:Routine cyclical maintenance of previously pollarded treesTo prevent excessive crown weight and risk of structural failureTo contain size within appropriate bounds for the garden settingTo manage light levels and leaf litter affecting surrounding areaCompliance: All works to be carried out in accordance with BS 3998:2010 ? Recommendations for Tree WorkT4 Mulberry (Morus spp.), GardenProposed works:Formative crown reduction of up to 1 metre to maintain overall balance and shapeHeight to remain unchangedCurrent height: Approx. 4 metresJustification:Light formative pruning to encourage strong branch structureMaintain ornamental form and prevent asymmetryImprove long-term health and reduce likelihood of weak limb attachmentsT5 Fig Tree (Ficus carica), GardenProposed works:Reduce height by approximately 2.5 metresReduce lateral spread by 1?2 metresCurrent height: Approx. 6?7 metresResulting dimensions: Final height approx. 4?4.5 metres, width reduced accordinglyJustification:Routine maintenance to contain size within garden spaceTo improve access and light levelsPromote healthy regrowth and fruit productionPrevent encroachment onto neighbouring boundaries or structures
The Queens Chapel Of The Savoy Savoy Hill London WC2R 0DA
Received 12 Aug 2026 - Pending26/05499/LBC
Variation of condition 9 and 11 of listed building consent dated 26th February 2026 (RN: 25/06843/LBC) for the replacement of the existing fourth floor (mansard) level single glazed windows, installation of a new security camera atop the mansard and minor amendments to internal alterations previously approved under RN: 24/08517/LBC, including retention of structural works, new areas of suspended ceiling, amendments to lighting and electrical layouts, replacement and/or retention of pre-existing wall linings/boxing/bulkheads, alterations to openings and new areas of floor coverings (part retrospective); Namely, to allow an extension for the submission of details confirming works have been undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the details set out under Conditions 9 and 11 until 31 November 2026.
43 Eaton Place London SW1X 8BX
Received 12 Aug 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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