12 Chester Street London SW1X 7BB

Pending 26/02886/LBC
Council
Date received
1 May 2026
Date validated
1 May 2026
Postcode
SW1X 7BB

Description

Replacement of existing rear extension at first, second and third with a new rear extension (first to third floor level) with flat roof. Erection of an extension at rear ground floor level. Removal of the existing kitchen rooflight and extension of existing terrace at first floor level. Replacement of existing windows and French doors with new; and alterations to French door width at rear first floor level.

4.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#184 of 282

Westminster ranks #172 out of 282 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%) #193 of 282
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #268 of 282
67%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #172 of 282
27%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #41 of 282
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