2 Sussex Street London SW1V 4RU Data via plota.co.uk

26/02491/FULL - Full Planning Permission Application Approved

Proposal

Infill extension to front/side lightwell at lower ground floor level, excavation beneath four existing vaults, creation of new windows and door and installation of new stairs to front basement lightwell. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
15 Apr 2026
Consultation
24 Apr 2026
Approved
14 Jul 2026

Approved on 14 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 15 Jul 2026

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Important details

Application type
Full Planning Permission Application
Postcode
SW1V 4RU
Received
15 Apr 2026
Validated
15 Apr 2026
Ward
Pimlico North
Case officer
Show
Target decision
10 Jun 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
14 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Stephen Fletcher Architects

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14786676
Site notice
24 Apr 2026
Press notice
6 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