39 - 40 New Bond Street London

Pending 26/01899/LBC
Council
Date received
24 Mar 2026
Date validated
24 Mar 2026
Postcode
W1S 2RY

Description

Installation of plant at roof level within existing acoustic enclosure, new intake and extract louvres within existing openings, and associated pipework and servicing infrastructure. Installation of new HVAC and M&E systems, raised access flooring, new lighting and fit-out, formation of meeting rooms, and refurbishment of the ground floor entrance lobby; together with external alterations comprising. Internal and external refurbishment works, including full internal strip-out and reconfiguration at Levels 3 and 5. (Linked with 26/01898/FULL)

4.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#184 of 282

Westminster ranks #172 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Only 27% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% 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 79% approved vs 90% nationally.

Westminster decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #193 of 282
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #268 of 282
67%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #172 of 282
27%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #41 of 282
86%
Minor dwellings approved
14 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
140 decided
4,828
Total decisions
669 refused in 2025