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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535 approved · 68 refused · 22 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- Pending26/06059/ADV
Display of externally illuminated signs each measuring 0.34m x 2.03m, 0.31m x 1.86m, 0.34m x 2.03m and 2 x (0.27m x 1.20m); and window graphic vinyls measuring 1.20m x 3.15m and 1.20m x 5.15m.
54 St James's Street London SW1A 1JT
Received 4 Sept 2026 - Pending26/06061/LBC
Display of non-illuminated vinyl wrap at shopfront glass from 1 September until 4th December 2026, measuring 3216mm x 2585mm. (Linked with 26/06062/ADV)
Unit 1 Cunard House 15 Regent Street London SW1Y 4LN
Received 4 Sept 2026 - Decided26/06062/ADV
Display of non-illuminated vinyl wrap at shopfront glass from 1 September until 4th December 2026, measuring 3216mm x 2585mm.
Unit 1 Cunard House 15 Regent Street London SW1Y 4LN
Received 4 Sept 2026 - Pending26/06066/ADV
Display of externaly illuminated fascia sign measuring 5.68m X 0.85m
Ground Floor 59 Shirland Road London W9 2JD
Received 4 Sept 2026 - Pending26/06067/LBC
Remedial works to address the severe damp issues present on the lower ground floor.
14 Queen's Grove London NW8 6EL
Received 4 Sept 2026 - Pending26/06068/ADV
Display of a externally illuminated scaffold shroud comprising a 1:1 scale reproduction of the principal facade measuring 10.6m x 8.2m for temporary period from 29 October 2026 until 04 January 2027.
9 New Bond Street London W1S 3SW
Received 4 Sept 2026 - Pending26/06069/FULL
Redecoration of timber frame and associated works. (Linked with 26/06069/FULL & 26/06070/ADV)
36 Shepherd Market London W1J 7QR
Received 7 Sept 2026 - Decided26/06070/ADV
Display of non-illuminated screen-printed signage to the fabric and valance of retractable canvas awning.
36 Shepherd Market London W1J 7QR
Received 7 Sept 2026 - Pending26/06071/NMA
Amendments to planning permission dated 29th April 2026 (RN 26/01390/FULL) for the Erection of new rear dormer, refurbishment of the existing windows (excluding the ground floor shopfront glazing to No. 6 Kenrick Place) with new painted timber framed double glazed units, replacement of glazed roof lantern with a new metal framed roof lantern, installation of four new condenser units at roof level, installation of timber doors and Juliet balcony railing to front elevation, installation of two rooflights to the west facing pitched roof, installation of frosted manifestation film to a small number of west elevation window panes and installation of access door, safety balustrading and safety access walkway at roof level. NAMELY, to provide updated Environmental Noise Survey and HVAC Plant Noise Impact Analysis' report document with version 4.0 (dated 3rd August 2026). The changes to the report reflect the assessment based on a different window within the lightwell, which the neighbour identified as being a bedroom (previously assumed to be a bathroom). This has resulted in a change to insertion loss requirements for the plant enclosure.
3 - 6 Kenrick Place London W1U 6HD
Received 7 Sept 2026 - Pending26/06072/FULL
Removal of two existing air-conditioning units from front lightwell and roof level, installation of a new air-conditioning unit at roof level within an acoustic enclosure, installation of a new air-conditioning unit at fifth floor terrace within an acoustic enclosure, and removal and replacement of external CCTV cameras. Internal alterations.
54 Chester Square And 54 Ebury Mews London
Received 7 Sept 2026 - Pending26/06073/LBC
Removal of two existing air-conditioning units from front lightwell and roof level, installation of a new air-conditioning unit at roof level within an acoustic enclosure, installation of a new air-conditioning unit at fifth floor terrace within an acoustic enclosure, and removal and replacement of external CCTV cameras and associated minor internal works using existing service routes.
54 Chester Square And 54 Ebury Mews London
Received 7 Sept 2026 - Pending26/06074/ADV
Display of non - illuminated fascia and hanging sings measuring 0.30m x 1.10m & 0.40m x 0.55m; and painting of existing timber shopfront.
12 Ingestre Place London W1F 0JF
Received 7 Sept 2026 - Decided26/06075/TCA
1 x Lime (T1, front): crown reduce by about 2m; to the previous, most recent reduction points, retaining shortened furnishing growth at the pruning points and fine branch structure within the crown for canopy continuity.
134 Loudoun Road London NW8 0ND
Received 7 Sept 2026 - Pending26/06076/LBC
Internal stone cladding to walls, floors, and stair treads; internal redecoration and replacement washbasin; redecoration of existing timber shopfront frame, pilasters, stallriser and fascia surround; removal and refixing of existing non-illuminated flat-cut fascia lettering; and replacement of retractable shopfront canvas awning. (Linked with 26/06069/FULL & 26/06070/ADV)
36 Shepherd Market London W1J 7QR
Received 7 Sept 2026 - Pending26/06077/ADLBC
Details of facade cleaning (method statement); new stone steps and balustrade; works of cleaning and repair to each chimney piece; new service and service routes; method statement for lifting, numbering and relaying existing original floor boards; and method statement for re-pointing, indicating mortar mix pursuant to condition 5 of listed building consent dated 21 November 2024 (RN: 24/06851/LBC)
129 Harley Street London W1G 6BA
Received 7 Sept 2026 - Pending26/06078/ADFULL
Detailed drawings of the windows to first floor level and above demonstrating that the proposed windows match the existing frame sizes, glazing bars and profiles as closely as possible pursuant to Condition 5(c) of planning permission dated 15 January 2025 (24/02980/FULL).
Haymarket House 28 - 29 Haymarket London SW1Y 4SP
Received 4 Sept 2026 - Decided26/06079/LBC
Proposed fit out works comprising the upgrading of finishes, fixtures and fittings including new cornices, ceiling roses, new fireplace, skirtings and mouldings.
Flat 6 1 Rutland Gate London SW7 1BL
Received 7 Sept 2026 - Pending26/06080/CLEUD
Certificate of lawfulness for an existing use or development to confirm that the development authorised by full planning permission ref. 22/08385/FULL & listed building consent (RN 22/08386/LBC) has lawfully commenced as a result of the works evidenced.
91 Gloucester Place London W1U 6JG
Received 7 Sept 2026 - Decided26/06081/ADLBC
Details of method statements of brickwork repairs and render pursuant to condition 5 of listed building consent dated 24/03/2026 (RN: 25/08842/LBC).
2 Spanish Place London W1U 3HF
Received 7 Sept 2026 - Decided26/06082/ADLBC
Details of new doors pursuant to condition 4 of listed building consent dated 24.03.2026 (RN: 25/08842/LBC)
2 Spanish Place London W1U 3HF
Received 7 Sept 2026 - Decided26/06083/ADFULL
Details of new doors pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 24.03.2026 (RN: 25/08841/FULL)
2 Spanish Place London W1U 3HF
Received 7 Sept 2026 - Pending26/06084/ADFULL
Details of the inclusion of integral glazing bars within the new windows; pursuant to condition 4 of planning condition dated 5th June 2026. (26/01533/FULL)
Flat 2 97 St George's Drive London SW1V 4DB
Received 7 Sept 2026 - Pending26/06085/LBC
Replacement ceiling to Grand Ballroom.
222 Marylebone Road London NW1 6JQ
Received 7 Sept 2026 - Pending26/06086/TCA
G1 Robinia x 8 Reduce height by approx. 3m and shape. Cut back from building. Remove major deadwood over 25mm. Note: One of the trees has fruiting body (ganaderma) at the base. G2 Plum x4 Reduce all aspects of the crowns by approx. 2m to create a tight and tidy shape. Thin by 20%. Remove crossing branches. Note: To maintain umbrella shape.G3 Silver Birch x6 Reduce height by approx. 2-3m and shape.T1 Lime Reduce all aspects of the crown by approx. 2-3m back to previous points of reduction. Sever Ivy at the base.T2 Lime Reduce all aspects of crown by approx. 2-3m back to previous points of reduction. Cut back from building.
Wymering Mansions Wymering Road London W9 2NB
Received 7 Sept 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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