17 Grosvenor Crescent London SW1X 7EE Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/03745/LBC
Date received
8 Jun 2026
Date validated
8 Jun 2026
Postcode
SW1X 7EE

Description

Replacement of basement level door with bullet resistant door and transom windows above; provision of removal of section of existing handrail and provision of a new gate at basement level; internal alterations including replacement of two security counters on the ground floor (FB6 and RC4 glazing, document passthroughs, and partitions); replacement of three security counters in the basement (FB6 and RC4 glazing, document pass-throughs, and partitions); replacement of an external bullet-resistant emergency door (FB6); replacement of an external bullet-resistant window (FB6) at basement level; refresh works to include paint and decorate , floor finishers and basement WC; replacement of desking and furniture; and replacement of fire door to meet current fire and building regulations. (Linked with 26/03744/FULL) Data via plota.co.uk

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
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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