Grand Buildings Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5EJ Data via plota.co.uk
26/02273/FULL - Full Planning Permission Application
Approved
Proposal
Erection of rooftop pavilion and glass balustrade to facilitate the use of part of the flat roof as an external amenity area for occupiers of the building; relocation of photovoltaic panels. Data via plota.co.uk
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Application progress
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Received
7 Apr 2026
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Approved
21 May 2026
Approved on 21 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 7 Jul 2026
Documents 37
Decision & officer reports 2
Statements & assessments 5
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PLANNING STATEMENT - ROOF PAVILION
Background Papers · 7 Apr 2026
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DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT - ONE STRAND_REV D
Design and Access Statement · 7 Apr 2026
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FIRE STATEMENT-V2-L-450506-ONE STRAND
Background Papers · 7 Apr 2026
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METHOD STATEMENT LR
Background Papers · 7 Apr 2026
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SUSTAINABLE DESIGN STATEMENT
Background Papers · 7 Apr 2026
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Plans & drawings 20
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-DEMOLISHED SEVENTH FLOOR PLAN (FPA)-B
Drawing · 7 Apr 2026
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DEMOLISHED EIGHTH FLOOR PLAN (FPA)-B
Drawing · 7 Apr 2026
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DEMOLISHED ROOF PLAN (FPA)-B
Drawing · 7 Apr 2026
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EXISTING SEVENTH FLOOR PLAN (FPA)-B
Drawing · 7 Apr 2026
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EXISTING EIGHTH FLOOR PLAN (FPA)-B
Drawing · 7 Apr 2026
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EXISTING ROOF PLAN (FPA)-B
Drawing · 7 Apr 2026
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EXISTING SITE LOCATION PLAN (FPA)-A
Drawing · 7 Apr 2026
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EXISTING ELEVATION 01 (SOUTH WEST) - NORTHUMBERLAND AV
Drawing · 7 Apr 2026
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EXISTING ELEVATION 02 (NORTH EAST) - NORTHUMBERLAND ST
Drawing · 7 Apr 2026
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EXISTING ELEVATION 03 (NORTH WEST) - STRAND-A
Drawing · 7 Apr 2026
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PROPOSED SEVENTH FLOOR PLAN (FPA)-B
Drawing · 7 Apr 2026
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PROPOSED EIGHTH FLOOR PLAN (FPA)-B
Drawing · 7 Apr 2026
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PROPOSED ROOF PLAN (FPA)-B
Drawing · 7 Apr 2026
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PROPOSED PAVILION NORTH ELEVATION-A
Drawing · 7 Apr 2026
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PROPOSED PAVILION EAST ELEVATION-A
Drawing · 7 Apr 2026
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PROPOSED PAVILION SOUTH ELEVATION-A
Drawing · 7 Apr 2026
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PROPOSED PAVILION WEST ELEVATION-A
Drawing · 7 Apr 2026
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PROPOSED ELEVATION 01 (SOUTH WEST) - NORTHUMBERLAND AV
Drawing · 7 Apr 2026
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PROPOSED ELEVATION 02 (NORTH EAST) - NORTHUMBERLAND ST
Drawing · 7 Apr 2026
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PROPOSED ELEVATION 03 (NORTH WEST) - STRAND-A
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Application forms 2
Consultation & comments 3
Other documents 5
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ACK-GENERAL LETTER (G/P/C)
Background Papers · 16 Apr 2026
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CNSLT-LA SOCIETY
Background Papers · 16 Apr 2026
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SITE NOTICE 21 OR 28 DAYS IF T&C APPL.
Background Papers · 16 Apr 2026
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ATTACHMENTSUMMARY
Background Papers · 7 Apr 2026
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2026-03-30 ONE STRAND VERIFIED IMAGERY LR
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Important details
- Council
- Westminster
- Application type
- Full Planning Permission Application
- Postcode
- WC2N 5EJ
- Received
- 7 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 7 Apr 2026
- Ward
- St James's
- Case officer
- Track to view
- Target decision
- 2 Jun 2026
- Decision
- Application Permitted
- Decision date
- 21 May 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated Decision
- Agent
- Savills (UK) Ltd
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14816481
- Press notice
- 22 Apr 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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Westminster
Planning Authority Score
3.7/10
Below average
#209 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Westminster is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #227 out of 292. 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.
One of the strictest councils
only 79% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Westminster decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #200 of 292
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #279 of 292
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #227 of 292
27%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #43 of 292
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
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