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26/01202/FULL - Full Planning Permission Application Refused

Proposal

Installation of a new shop front Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
25 Feb 2026
Validated
30 Mar 2026
Refused
11 Jun 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 11 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 8 Jul 2026

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Important details

Application type
Full Planning Permission Application
Postcode
WC2E 9ED
Received
25 Feb 2026
Validated
30 Mar 2026
Ward
St James's
Case officer
Show
Target decision
25 May 2026
Decision
Application Refused
Decision date
11 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Planning Resolution Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14732912
Press notice
20 May 2026
Env. assessment
No
Westminster
Planning Authority Score
3.5/10
Below average
#221 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Westminster is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #258 out of 296. Only 28% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Westminster is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 81% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Westminster decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #201 of 296
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #277 of 296
44%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #258 of 296
28%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #46 of 296
83%
Minor dwellings approved
12 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
81%
Change of use approved
133 decided
4,602
Total decisions
648 refused in the year to March 2026