2 Sussex Street London SW1V 4RU

Pending 26/02491/FULL
Council
Date received
15 Apr 2026
Date validated
15 Apr 2026
Postcode
SW1V 4RU

Description

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

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