St Louise Hostel 33 Medway Street London SW1P 2BE

Pending 26/02334/NMA
Council
Date received
9 Apr 2026
Date validated
9 Apr 2026
Postcode
SW1P 2BE

Description

Amendments to planning permission dated 13th August 2024 (RN:23/06642/FULL) for Upward extension of the existing building (involving removal of existing mansard and replacement with a part two, part three storey roof extension with green roof and PV panels); rearward extensions (from lower ground to new sixth floor levels), excavation to form a new sub-basement level; alterations to the elevations; installation of a ground source energy system and mechanical plant. Works in connection with the provision of an apart-hotel (Use Class C1) (at fourth, fifth and sixth floor levels), which is to be accessed via a new entrance on Arneway Street via a dedicated reception area at ground floor level; and the enlargement and reconfiguration of the existing hostel accommodation (sui generis) (at sub-basement, lower ground, ground, first, second, and third floor levels), which provides accommodation for (i) students during the academic terms (42-44 weeks per annum) with some stays of up to 51 weeks and (ii) students for stays of up to 10 weeks per annum outside the academic terms. Namely, improving the standard and functionality of the approved hostel and apart-hotel accommodation, while also enhancing operational and construction efficiencies by making minor changes to riser locations, corridors and the interventions to existing fabric.

4.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#182 of 277

Westminster ranks #169 out of 277 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%) #189 of 277
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #263 of 277
67%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #169 of 277
27%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #41 of 277
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