Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX Data via plota.co.uk
Pending
26/03553/FULL
Description
Installation of louvres and planters (Linked to 26/03554/LBC) Data via plota.co.uk
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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
Installation of graphics to existing windows and a hoarding for a temporary period from 1…
2025
Display of non illuminated other sign measuring 1.515m X 0.8m, non illuminated hoarding s…
2025
Approved
Installation of new traditionally designed casement window in existing opening with lower…
2025
Approved
Installation of new traditionally designed casement window in existing opening with lower…
2025
Installation of a new entrance canopy at residences entrance in Quadrangle courtyard and…
2025
Installation of a new entrance canopy at residences entrance in Quadrangle courtyard and…
2024
Display of non illuminated other sign measuring 0.8m X 1.515m and 0.8m X 1.515m
2024
Installation of temporary graphics during the construction phase of a new restaurant with…
2024
Approved
Internal fit-out of bar/restaurant on part ground and lower ground floors (Whitehall Plac…
2024
Approved
Installation of a new entrance canopy at the Quadrangle Pavilion and associated works. (L…
2024
Installation of a new entrance canopy at the Quadrangle Pavilion and associated works. (L…
2023
Variation of condition 12 of planning permission dated 23 June 2021 (RN: 21/02164/FULL) '…
2023
Approved
Alterations to the staircases and lightwells on the north side of Whitehall Court and nor…
2023
Approved
Alterations to the staircases and lightwells on the north side of Whitehall Court and nor…
2023
Approved
Internal alterations at part of the ground floor and sixth floor including the turret and…
2023
Approved
Internal alterations at part ground floor level
2023
Approved
Internal works/alterations at part ground floor level
2022
Approved
Erection of fifth and sixth floor extension to the sixth floor bar/restaurant and associa…
2022
Approved
Erection of fifth and sixth floor extension to sixth floor bar/restaurant and associated…
2022
Internal alterations to the independent restaurant entrance facing Whitehall Place; alter…
2021
Approved
Lowering of the parapets facing Horse Guards Avenue, installation of new gates at staff e…
2021
Approved
Lowering of the parapets facing Horse Guards Avenue, installation of new gates at staff e…
2021
Approved
Internal alterations for fire strategy works, installation of AOVs to the windows of the…
2021
Approved
Installation of fixtures and fittings associated with the installation of signage to the…
2021
Approved
Display of non-illuminated plaque signage to all elevations of the building and the displ…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
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2025
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Display of one externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.9m x 5.34m and one external…
2025
Refused
35 Whitehall London SW1A 2BX
Display of one externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.9m x 5.34m and one external…
2025
1 Whitehall London SW1A 2DD
Display of one externally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.9m x 0.8m. (Retrospecti…
2025
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Display of an externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.63m X 0.63m
2025
55 Whitehall London SW1A 2EY
Replacement of electric locking to door D19.
2025
Approved
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External maintenance and refurbishment works to lightwell areas 2, 3, 4, 5, and the court…
2025
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Replacement of the external ATM (Linked to RN: 25/05244/FULL).
2025
49 Charing Cross London SW1A 2DX
Replacement of the external ATM (Linked to RN: 25/05245/LBC).
2025
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Retention of fixtures, fittings, services penetrations and boxing relating to HVAC, fire…
2025
Approved
3 Whitehall Place London SW1A 2AW
Replacement and new ironmongery to existing external double door to Great Scotland Yard.
2025
55 Whitehall London SW1A 2EY
Minor internal works to fit a small keybox adjacent to an existing office door.
2025
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Internal alterations including refurbishment and upgrade of existing room 403; replacemen…
2024
Approved
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Display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated estate agent board at t…
2024
Approved
9 Whitehall London SW1A 2DE
Display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated 'to let'/ 'for sale' bo…
2024
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Facade gommage cleaning to the brown brick and Portland Stone elevations facing, 26 White…
2024
55 Whitehall London SW1A 2EY
Internal privacy film to ground floor secondary glazing.
2024
55 Whitehall London SW1A 2EY
Internal privacy film to ground floor secondary glazing.
2024
55 Whitehall London SW1A 2EY
Minor internal alterations to facilitate continued office use comprising 7 No wall mounte…
2024
Approved
22 - 26 Whitehall London SW1A 2EG
Installation of secondary glazing, securing measures and temporary scaffolding.
2019
Approved
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External alterations including stonework repair and cleaning, replacement of mechanical p…
2019
Approved
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Internal alterations and refurbishment works at ground and first floor levels; external a…
2019
Approved
3 - 5 Great Scotland Yard London SW1A 2HW
Variation of conditions 4 and 5 of planning permission dated 28 October 2013 (13/01757/FU…
2019
Approved
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Installation of replacement railings to front lightwell.
2019
Approved
1 Great Scotland Yard London SW1A 2HN
Installation of replacement railings to front lightwell.
Westminster
Planning Authority Score
3.7/10
Below average
#209 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Westminster is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #227 out of 292. 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.
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Westminster decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #200 of 292
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #279 of 292
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #227 of 292
27%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #43 of 292
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