House Of Commons Palace Of Westminster Parliament Square London SW1A 0AA Data via plota.co.uk
26/03473/LBC - Listed Building Consent Application
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Proposal
Refurbishment of x1 lift (HOP 87). Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
27 May 2026
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Approved
22 Jul 2026
Approved on 22 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 23 Jul 2026
Documents 7
Decision & officer reports 1
Consultation & comments 2
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Important details
- Council
- Westminster
- Application type
- Listed Building Consent Application
- Postcode
- SW1A 0AA
- Received
- 27 May 2026
- Validated
- 27 May 2026
- Ward
- St James's
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 22 Jul 2026
- Decision
- Application Permitted
- Decision date
- 22 Jul 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated Decision
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- House of Commons
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14966212 - CONFIDENTIAL
- Press notice
- 10 Jun 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
50 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Alterations and refurbishment at roof level.
2025
Installation of glazing and railing to Colonnade Apertures.
2025
Approved
1 x Indian bean tree (T3606): Reduce laterally over exit road by 2m and crown lift to cle…
2025
Installation of overhead door automation assets.
2025
Installation of door access controls and door automation devices.
2025
Approved
Installation of CCTV cameras, door access controls and door automation devices
2025
Approved
1 x Mulberry: Prune back fractured stub on north-west side to just above the point of fra…
2025
Installation of electrical equipment Victoria Tower.
2025
Variation of condition 3 of listed building consent dated 11 July 2022 13 May 2022 (RN: 2…
2025
Siting of a fence above the River wall in Black Rod Gardens for a temporary period of 10…
2025
Installation of cabin in Black Rod's garden and altered access through Victoria Tower Gar…
2025
Installation of electrical equipment
2024
Ground investigation works
2024
Installation of waterproofing membrane and sump pump and associated pipework.
2024
Internal alterations including installation of electrical equipment
2024
Refurbishment of 3 lifts.
2024
Approved
Refurbishment / replacement of lifts.
2024
Installation of a door access control.
2024
Approved
Kitchen refurbishment
2024
Siting of boundary fence for a temporary period of 10 years.
2019
Approved
Alterations to New Palace Yard, changes to access and other arrangements and changes to r…
2019
Approved
Installation of a new floor-spring with self-closing device.
2019
Approved
Request for a scoping opinion under Regulation 15 of The Town and Country Planning (Envir…
2018
Approved
Upgrading of doors in public area.
2018
Approved
Fitting-out works for the provision of office space and welfare facilities within the for…
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2023
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Ground investigations survey comprising 3no. boreholes at the Palace of Westminster to in…
2022
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2 x Indian bean trees (T7, T8 New Palace Yard): Prune roots with diameters of less than 2…
2022
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2020
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2020
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London Plane (T1)- Crown lift away from traffic lights and statue (by 2m) London Plane (T…
2020
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Installation of CCTV cameras and access control devices to existing doors in various loca…
2020
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2016
Approved
House Of Commons Palace Of Westminster Parliament Square London SW1A 0RS
External alterations to visitor waiting area including the removal of flat glass roof fro…
2016
Approved
House Of Commons Palace Of Westminster Parliament Square London SW1A 0RS
External alterations to visitor waiting area including the removal of flat glass roof fro…
2020
Approved
Palace Of Westminster St Margaret Street London SW1P 3JX
Installation of CCTV cameras and access control devices to existing doors in various loca…
2020
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Installation of CCTV cameras and access control devices to existing doors in various loca…
2020
Approved
Palace Of Westminster St Margaret Street London SW1P 3JX
Painting of railings and metal work throughout the Palace of Westminster site.
2020
Withdrawn
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The painting of railings and metalwork throughout the Palace of Westminster.
2019
Withdrawn
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Installation of CCTV cameras and access control devices to existing doors in various loca…
2019
Approved
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Installation of CCTV cameras and associated cabling within the Palace of Westminster - Ph…
2018
Approved
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Creation of an extract plenum above the ceiling of the chamber of the House of Lords and…
2017
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Erection of a A Women's Suffrage memorial in the form of a bronze statue of non-militant…
2016
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Alterations to Cromwell Green and Speakers Green railings.
2016
Approved
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Alterations to Cromwell Green and Speakers Green railings.
2016
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Alterations associated with fire safety improvement works
Westminster
Planning Authority Score
3.5/10
Below average
#221 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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.
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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
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