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26/01914/FULL - Full Planning Permission Application Refused

Proposal

Variation of Condition 10 of planning permission dated 14th May 2025 () for: Use of lower ground and ground floors as a restaurant with ancillary takeaway; external alterations comprising the installation of a new shopfront, installation and replacement of condenser units to the rear, replacement metal staircase within rear yard and installation of ancillary services to rear facade including replacement of existing metal panel over the kitchen door. Namely, to extend restaurant opening hours to 11:00 to 00:30 Monday to Thursday; 11:00 to 01:30 Friday and Saturday; and 12:00 to 00:30 Sundays, bank holidays and public holidays. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
24 Mar 2026
Validated
7 Apr 2026
Refused
29 May 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 29 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 8 Jul 2026

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Important details

Application type
Full Planning Permission Application
Postcode
SW1W 9LT
Received
24 Mar 2026
Validated
7 Apr 2026
Ward
Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Case officer
Show
Target decision
2 Jun 2026
Decision
Application Refused
Decision date
29 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Sloane Park West

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14269729
Press notice
29 Apr 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