The Dukes 34 - 38 St James's Place London SW1A 1NS Data via plota.co.uk

26/03071/FULL - Full Planning Permission Application Pending

Proposal

External alterations including external handrails and lighting to the main entrance step, new plant in the lightwell and roof level, new lifting platform from basement to street level, ductwork from fifth floor up to roof and associated works. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
11 May 2026
Consultation
15 May 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Documents 36

Plans & drawings 21

PDF PROPOSED ROOF PLAN Drawing · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING & DEMOLITION ROOF SECTION Drawing · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED ROOF SECTION Drawing · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED LITTLE ST JAMES STREET LIFT PLATFORM Drawing · 11 May 2026 View ↗ PDF LOCATION PLAN Location Plan · 11 May 2026 View ↗ PDF BLOCK PLAN Background Papers · 11 May 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING AND DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN Drawing · 11 May 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING & DEMOLITION ST JAMES PLACE LIGHTWELL PLANS, ELEVATIONS & SECTIONS Drawing · 11 May 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING SHERIDAN SUITE LIGHTWELL PLAN AND SECTION Drawing · 11 May 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING & DEMOLITON ST JAMES PLACE MAIN ENTRANCE DETAILED PLAN AND ELEVATION Drawing · 11 May 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING & DEMOLITION ST JAMES PLACE MAIN ENTRANCE SECTION Drawing · 11 May 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING & DEMOLITION LITTLE ST JAMES STREET RESTAURANT ENTRANCE ELEVATION Drawing · 11 May 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING & DEMOLITION LITTLE ST JAMES STREET LIGHTWELL PLAN, ELEVATION & SECTION Drawing · 11 May 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED BASEMENT PLAN Drawing · 11 May 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED LOWER GROUND FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 11 May 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 11 May 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED ST JAMES`S PLACE LIGHTWELL PLANS, ELEVATIONS & SECTIONS Drawing · 11 May 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED SHERIDAN SUITE LIGHTWELL PLAN AND SECTION Drawing · 11 May 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED DETAIL ST JAMES PLACE MAIN ENTRANCE DETAILED PLAN AND ELEVATION Drawing · 11 May 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED SAINT JAMES PLACE MAIN ENTRANCE SECTION AND BALUSTRADE DETAIL Drawing · 11 May 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED LITTLE ST JAMES STREET MAIN ENTRANCE ELEVATION Drawing · 11 May 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Application type
Full Planning Permission Application
Postcode
SW1A 1NS
Received
11 May 2026
Validated
11 May 2026
Ward
St James's
Case officer
Show
Target decision
6 Jul 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Newmark Gerald Eve LLP

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14903182
Site notice
15 May 2026
Press notice
27 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