New Scotland Yard Victoria Embankment London SW1A 2JL Data via plota.co.uk

26/04193/FULL - Full Planning Permission Application Pending

Proposal

Variation of conditions 14 and 15 of panning permission dated 27 April 2016 (RN: 15/07497/FULL) for the: 'Demolition of existing buildings and erection of mixed use development comprising office (Class B1) and retail (Classes A1 & A3) across x2 four storey podiums, each with three residential buildings above (total of x6 residential buildings) ranging from 14 to 20 storeys high, providing residential units (including affordable residential units). Provision of new walkway and landscaping between the podiums and a retail pavilion at ground level. Erection of up to three basement levels comprising residential facilities, cycle storage (commercial and residential), plant and parking spaces.' NAMELY, to allow roadside deliveries to Unit 2. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
25 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Important details

Application type
Full Planning Permission Application
Postcode
SW1A 2JL
Received
25 Jun 2026
Validated
25 Jun 2026
Ward
St James's
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
20 Aug 2026
Agent
Planning Potential Ltd.

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15037753
Env. assessment
No
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. View full council performance
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