21 Hugh Street London SW1V 1QJ

Pending 26/03057/FULL
Council
Date received
8 May 2026
Date validated
8 May 2026
Postcode
SW1V 1QJ

Description

Erection of single-storey rear extension, external alterations at rear ground floor level, lowering of rear garden level and installation of a timber gazebo.

Westminster
Planning Authority Score
3.8/10
Below average
#199 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Westminster is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #220 out of 282. 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. View full council performance
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
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #220 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