Denham Building 27 St James's Street London SW1A 1HA Data via plota.co.uk
26/01779/FULL - Full Planning Permission Application
Approved
Proposal
Creation of new landscaping including the installation of new planting, external lighting, street furniture and replacement entrance to the Bank Building fronting the Smithson Plaza. (Linked with 26/01780/LBC) Data via plota.co.uk
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Application progress
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Received
19 Mar 2026
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Approved
13 May 2026
Approved on 13 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 8 Jul 2026
Documents 57
Decision & officer reports 2
Statements & assessments 4
Plans & drawings 30
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SITE LOCATION PLAN
Location Plan · 25 Mar 2026
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PROPOSED LANDSCAPING PLAN
Drawing · 25 Mar 2026
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PROPOSED SECTION AA
Drawing · 25 Mar 2026
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PROPOSED SECTION BB
Drawing · 25 Mar 2026
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EXISTING LIGHTING PLAN
Drawing · 25 Mar 2026
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PROPOSED LIGHTING PLAN
Drawing · 25 Mar 2026
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EXISTING PLAN - ENTRANCE
Drawing · 25 Mar 2026
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PROPOSED PLAN - ENTRANCE
Drawing · 25 Mar 2026
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SMITHSON TOWER EXISTING ELEVATION - LIGHTING
Drawing · 25 Mar 2026
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SMITHSON TOWER PROPOSED ELEVATION - LIGHTING
Drawing · 25 Mar 2026
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BANK BUILDING EXISTING ELEVATION - LIGHTING
Drawing · 25 Mar 2026
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BANK BUILDING PROPOSED ELEVATION - LIGHTING
Drawing · 25 Mar 2026
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DENHAM BUILDING EXISTING ELEVATION - LIGHTING
Drawing · 25 Mar 2026
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DENHAM BUILDING PROPOSED ELEVATION - LIGHTING
Drawing · 25 Mar 2026
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PROPOSED PLAN - ENTRANCE DETAILS
Drawing · 25 Mar 2026
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SITE LOCATION PLAN
Background Papers · 19 Mar 2026
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PROPOSED LANDSCAPING PLAN
Drawing · 19 Mar 2026
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PROPOSED SECTION AA
Drawing · 19 Mar 2026
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PROPOSED SECTION BB
Drawing · 19 Mar 2026
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EXISTING LIGHTING PLAN
Drawing · 19 Mar 2026
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PROPOSED LIGHTING PLAN
Drawing · 19 Mar 2026
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EXISTING PLAN - ENTRANCE
Drawing · 19 Mar 2026
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PROPOSED PLAN - ENTRANCE
Drawing · 19 Mar 2026
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SMITHSON TOWER EXISTING ELEVATION - LIGHTING
Drawing · 19 Mar 2026
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SMITHSON TOWER PROPOSED ELEVATION - LIGHTING
Drawing · 19 Mar 2026
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BANK BUILDING EXISTING ELEVATION - LIGHTING
Drawing · 19 Mar 2026
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BANK BUILDING PROPOSED ELEVATION - LIGHTING
Drawing · 19 Mar 2026
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DENHAM BUILDING EXISTING ELEVATION - LIGHTING
Drawing · 19 Mar 2026
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DENHAM BUILDING PROPOSED ELEVATION - LIGHTING
Drawing · 19 Mar 2026
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PROPOSED PLAN - ENTRANCE DETAILS
Drawing · 19 Mar 2026
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Application forms 2
Consultation & comments 2
Other documents 17
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RECEIPT OF APPLICATION
ACKREC · 26 Mar 2026
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ACK-GENERAL LETTER (G/P/C)
Background Papers · 26 Mar 2026
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ECNSLT-INTERNAL CONSULTS
Background Papers · 26 Mar 2026
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ECNSLT-INTERNAL CONSULTS
Background Papers · 26 Mar 2026
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ECNSLT-INTERNAL CONSULTS
Background Papers · 26 Mar 2026
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CNSLT-LA SOCIETY
Background Papers · 26 Mar 2026
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CNSLT-LA SOCIETY
Background Papers · 26 Mar 2026
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SITE NOTICE 21 OR 28 DAYS IF T&C APPL.
Background Papers · 26 Mar 2026
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ATTACHMENT SUMMARY
Background Papers · 25 Mar 2026
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AMENDMENT SUMMARY
Background Papers · 25 Mar 2026
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LANDSCAPE REPORT
Superseded document · 25 Mar 2026
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LIGHTING STRATEGY
Background Papers · 25 Mar 2026
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SMITHSON PLAZA - FULL PP AND LBC - COVER LETTER
Background Papers · 25 Mar 2026
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ATTACHMENT SUMMARY
Background Papers · 19 Mar 2026
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LANDSCAPE REPORT
Report · 19 Mar 2026
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LIGHTING STRATEGY
Background Papers · 19 Mar 2026
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SMITHSON PLAZA - FULL PP AND LBC - COVER LETTER
Background Papers · 19 Mar 2026
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Important details
- Council
- Westminster
- Application type
- Full Planning Permission Application
- Postcode
- SW1A 1HA
- Received
- 19 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 19 Mar 2026
- Ward
- St James's
- Case officer
- Track to view
- Target decision
- 14 May 2026
- Decision
- Application Permitted
- Decision date
- 13 May 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated Decision
- Agent
- DP9 Ltd
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14775475
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
30 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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Previous applications at this address
2024
Amendments to planning permission dated 17th July 2017 (RN:16/11107/FULL) for Refurbishme…
2023
Approved
Detailed drawings of the design, construction and insulation of the ventilation system an…
2022
Approved
Details of an operational management plan and ventilation system for the ground and first…
2019
Approved
Details of operational management plan and ventilation system pursuant to Conditions 5 an…
2019
Approved
Internal fit out works to level 2 of the Bank Building and levels 6 and 7 of the Denham B…
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2025
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Display of non-illuminated, hardwood lettering fascia sign. (Linked with 24/08467/LBC)
2024
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Exterior lighting to the facade of the building
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Internal alterations to the lobby area at the plaza entrance to the Bank Building.
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Westminster
Planning Authority Score
3.7/10
Below average
#209 of 292 councils
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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
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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
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Denham Building 27 St James's Street London SW1A 1HA