County Hall Riverside Building Westminster Bridge Road London SE1 7PB Data via plota.co.uk

26/00369/LDCP - Certificate of Lawful Use proposed Approved
Change of useNew homes

Proposal

Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to use of part of the fifth floor of County Hall building as sleeping accommodation for employees and artists of County Halls Arts (only). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
4 Feb 2026
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Approved
18 Feb 2026

Approved on 18 Feb 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

Documents 8

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF FINAL DECISION NOTICE Decision Notice · 18 Feb 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 1

PDF PLANNING STATEMENT Supporting Docs · 5 Feb 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 3

PDF LOCATION PLAN, EXISTING & PROPOSED PLANS, ELEVATIONS & SECTIONS Plans · 5 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING FLOOR PLAN (5TH FLOOR) Plans · 5 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN (5TH FLOOR) Plans · 5 Feb 2026 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY - COMPLETED FORM Application Form · 5 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA Application Form · 5 Feb 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF Delegated Register Delegated Register · 18 Feb 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Lambeth
Application type
Certificate of Lawful Use proposed
Postcode
SE1 7PB
Received
4 Feb 2026
Validated
4 Feb 2026
Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Case officer
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Decision
Grant Permission
Decision date
18 Feb 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Rolfe Judd Planning

Consultation & key dates

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 Approved
Extension of Glass Lift from 6th floor to 7th floor including loft overrun and entrance l…
25/03842/LB
2025 Approved
Extension of Glass Lift from 6th floor to 7th floor including loft overrun and entrance l…
25/03841/FUL
2025 Withdrawn
Change of use of part of the seventh floor from Sui Generis to Use Class F1(a) provision…
25/02628/FUL
2025 Approved
Extension of 2 x fire fighting lifts from 6th floor to 7th floor including lift overrun a…
25/02804/FUL
2025 Approved
The upgrading of existing doors within the Shrek's Adventure attraction to ensure their f…
25/01380/LB
2024 Refused
Application for Listed Building Consent for the installation of a non-illuminated fascia…
24/01790/LB
2022 Approved
Conversion of staff room to a commercial kitchen with store and tasting room within the S…
22/02376/LB
2021 Withdrawn
Change of use of part of the fifth floor of the County Hall from Sui Generis to form five…
21/04740/LB
2021 Withdrawn
Change of use of part of the fifth floor of the County Hall from Sui Generis to form five…
21/04739/FUL
2021 Approved
The upgrading of existing doors within the Shrek's Adventure attraction to ensure their f…
21/04097/LB
2021 Withdrawn
Installation of a maintenance access spiral staircase with pergola leading from the groun…
21/02992/LB
2021 Withdrawn
Installation of a maintenance access spiral staircase with pergola leading from the groun…
21/02991/FUL
2021 Approved
Demolition of existing non-original infill structure and removal of associated plant equi…
21/00320/FUL
2021 Approved
Demolition of existing non-original infill structure and removal of associated plant equi…
21/00321/LB
2021 Approved
Erection of new external decking to existing South West lightwell including alterations t…
21/00328/FUL
2021 Approved
Erection of new external decking to existing South West lightwell including alterations t…
21/00329/LB
2020 Approved
Removal of non-original stairs, passenger lift, partitions, doors and roller shutter from…
20/04458/LB
2020 Approved
Removal of non-original stairs, passenger lift, partitions, doors and roller shutter from…
20/04457/FUL
2020 Approved
Creation of new courtyard with new ground floor level including associated alterations to…
20/03581/LB
2020 Approved
Creation of new courtyard with new ground floor level including associated alterations to…
20/03580/FUL
2016 Approved
Change of use of the existing Units G48a, G35 & G34 to restaurant (Use Class A3).
16/03064/LB
2016 Approved
Change of use of the existing Units G48a, G35 & G34 to restaurant (Use Class A3).
16/03019/FUL
2016 Refused
Change of use existing Units G48a, G35 & G34 to restaurant (Use Class A3)
16/01052/FUL
2016 Approved
Installation of one internally illuminated fascia sign.
16/00771/ADV
2016 Approved
Retrospective advertisements and associated works
16/00773/LB
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Approved
County Hall Riverside Building Westminster Bridge Road London Lambeth SE1 7PB
The installation of secondary glazing, the removal of an internal partition wall, the rep…
24/03078/LB
2024 Approved
County Hall Riverside Building Westminster Bridge Road London Lambeth SE1 7PB
Window alterations at fifth floor level associated with creation of ancillary accommodati…
24/03077/FUL
2025 Approved
The London Eye The Queen's Walk London SE1 7PB
Installation of replacement signage at the London Eye and surrounding structures.
25/03053/ADV
2025 Approved
County Hall Riverside Building Westminster Bridge Road London Lambeth SE1 7PB
Extension of 2 x fire fighting lifts from 6th floor to 7th floor including lift overrun a…
25/02805/LB
2025 Approved
The London Eye The Queen's Walk London SE1 7PB
Removal of existing signage monoliths and the installation of replacement signage monolit…
25/02698/ADV
2025 Approved
County Hall Riverside Building Westminster Bridge Road London Lambeth SE1 7PB
The installation of a new platform lift, with the construction of an associated landing p…
25/01055/LB
2025 Approved
The London Eye The Queen's Walk London SE1 7PB
Main Walkway from Belvedere Road to the London Eye: T16, T23, T28, T31, T34, T35, T36, T3…
25/01296/TCA
2024 Approved
The London Eye The Queen's Walk London SE1 7PB
Retention of the existing signage at the London Eye and surrounding structures.
24/03891/ADV
2024 Approved
County Hall Riverside Building Westminster Bridge Road London Lambeth SE1 7PB
Installation of new partition walls and double doors within an existing bin store area.
24/02083/LB
2024 Approved
County Hall Riverside Building Westminster Bridge Road London Lambeth SE1 7PB
Installation of plant and screen at the first floor roof level of County Hall.
24/01461/FUL
2024 Approved
County Hall Riverside Building Westminster Bridge Road London Lambeth SE1 7PB
Internal alterations and refurbishment of part of County Hall including structural works…
24/01462/LB
2024 Approved
The Queen's Walk South Bank London SE1
Illuminated signage on 16 10 x 8ft wooden cabins and one 20 x 8ft wooden cabin on land al…
24/01459/ADV
2024 Approved
The Queen's Walk South Bank London SE1
Creation of a market with 16 10 x 8ft wooden cabins and one 20 x 8ft wooden cabin on land…
24/01458/FUL
2024 Approved
Aquarium County Hall Riverside Building Westminster Bridge Road London SE1 7PB
Application for Listed Building Consent for the alteration of existing back of house area…
24/01508/LB
2024 Approved
County Hall Riverside Building Westminster Bridge Road London Lambeth SE1 7PB
Listed Building Consent for the display of 1 x non-illuminated monolith; 1 x window vinyl…
24/00774/LB
2024 Approved
County Hall Riverside Building Westminster Bridge Road London Lambeth SE1 7PB
Display of 1 x non illuminated fascia sign; 1 x non-illuminated monolith; 1 x poster; 1 x…
24/00773/ADV
2023 Withdrawn
County Hall Riverside Building Westminster Bridge Road London Lambeth SE1 7PB
Works to central external lightwell at London County Hall comprising: - Change of use of…
23/01201/LB
2023 Withdrawn
County Hall Riverside Building Westminster Bridge Road London Lambeth SE1 7PB
Works to central external lightwell at London County Hall comprising: - Change of use of…
23/01200/FUL
2023 Approved
The London Eye The Queen's Walk London SE1
Fascia sign to front elevation including individual Letters to front elevation (atTicket…
23/02539/ADV
2023 Withdrawn
The London Eye The Queen's Walk London SE1
Internal alterations to include installation of display units to the walls as well as fre…
23/02541/LB
2016 Approved
Booking Office British Airways London Eye County Hall Riverside Building Westminster Bridge Road London SE1 7PB
To raise the canopies of 38 no. Flowering Cherry trees leading up to the London Eye struc…
16/04798/TCA
2016 Approved
The London Dungeon County Hall Riverside Building Westminster Bridge Road London SE1 7PB
Installation of steel beams to support a tackle pulley mechanism as part of an additional…
16/03931/LB
2016 Approved
Aquarium County Hall Riverside Building Westminster Bridge Road London SE1 7PB
Proposed scheme to internally convert existing basement for Shark Corridor and Frozen Pla…
16/03241/LB
2016 Refused
County Hall Riverside Building Belvedere Road London SE1 7PB
Proposed change of use of pavement outside Units G48a, G33 & G34 on Belvedere Road to ext…
16/01054/FUL
2016 Refused
County Hall Riverside Building Belvedere Road London SE1 7PB
Change of use of Units G48a, G35 & G34 to restaurant (Use Class A3) and formation of anci…
16/01053/LB
Lambeth
Planning Authority Score
2.9/10
Poor
#238 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Lambeth ranks #173 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. 46% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Lambeth is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 83% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Lambeth decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #260 of 292
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #256 of 292
61%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #173 of 292
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #194 of 292
51%
Minor dwellings approved
53 decided (1-9 homes)
88%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
40%
Change of use approved
52 decided
1,725
Total decisions
347 refused in 2025
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings