Adjoining Borough Observations Within The Corporation Of London

Awaiting decision 26/00691/OBS
Council
Date received
27 Feb 2026
Date validated
27 Feb 2026
Postcode
SW1A 2DX

Description

Observations on a proposed development within the adjoining Borough of City of London with respect to: 'Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to vary condition 45 (Cycle Parking) to update the cycle parking mix and quantum and vary condition 63 (Approved Drawings) to replace the amenity spaces on levels 02 to 05 with four additional PBSA studio rooms, reflect the change in cycle parking arrangement and introduce the new larger amenity space at Basement level 02 of planning permission 22/01243/FULMAJ dated 21/09/2023.', at: 61 - 65 Holborn Viaduct, London, EC1A 2FD. (City of London ref. 26/00244/FULL)

3.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#223 of 282

Lambeth ranks #131 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. 46% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Lambeth is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

Lambeth decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #252 of 282
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #248 of 282
73%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #131 of 282
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #187 of 282
51%
Minor dwellings approved
53 decided (1-9 homes)
88%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
40%
Change of use approved
52 decided
1,725
Total decisions
347 refused in 2025