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26/05791/FULL - Full Planning Permission Application Pending
Admin / procedural

Proposal

Variation of condition 7 of planning permission dated 30 April 2025 RN: ) for the: 'Demolition of existing single-storey wing and erection of extended single-storey wing; Erection of single-storey extension to south elevation; Alterations to entrance porch; Formation of new windows to front and side elevations at ground floor level; Relocation plant machinery to rear; and associated external alterations.' NAMELY, to allow the rerouting of service connections. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
24 Aug 2026
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Validated
3 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 29 Oct 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. A decision is expected by 29 Oct 2026. Comments are open until 7 Oct 2026.

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Documents 9

Statements & assessments 3

PDF ARBORAERATION ROOT EXCAVATION REPORT 20 MARLBOROUGH PLACE Tree Survey · 3 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF TREE REPORT Tree Survey · 3 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF ROOT PRUNING REPORT Tree Survey · 3 Sept 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 3

PDF PLAN AND PHOTOS Drawing · 3 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF TREE PROTECTION PLAN Drawing · 3 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF SOFT LANDSCAPING REV B Drawing · 3 Sept 2026 View ↗

Other documents 3

PDF APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED Background Papers · 3 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION Other · 28 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF 1ST INVALID LETTER Background Papers · 28 Aug 2026 View ↗

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Site constraints 5

Grade II listed: 18 Marlborough Place
List entry 1239691 · 14 m from the pin · 25 more listed buildings within 150 m (25 Grade II)
Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
St John's Wood conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
Article 4 direction
Article 4 Basement Development Permitted Rights Removed. Named permitted development rights are withdrawn here.
An Article 4 direction withdraws particular permitted development rights, so work that would normally need no application needs one here. Not every council has published its directions.
Air quality management area: Westminster AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Also on the record
Inside the City of Westminster built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council
Westminster
Application type
Full Planning Permission Application
Postcode
NW8 0PA
Received
24 Aug 2026
Validated
3 Sept 2026
Ward
Abbey Road
Case officer
Show
Target decision
29 Oct 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Barroll Webber Architects

Public comments

No public comments yet.

9 neighbours consulted · Last counted 11 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15164237
Comments by
7 Oct 2026
Site or press notice
16 Sept 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

37 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025
T6. Sycamore - South boundary - Remove ivy from stems and canopy T7. Lime - South boundar…
25/08232/TPO
2025
T1. Pear - East boundary - Prune back to boundary line (2m in lateral spread), remove dea…
25/07906/TCA
2025
Details of a method statement explaining the measures you will take to protect the trees…
25/02476/ADFULL
2024 Approved
Creation of one new window opening and enlargement of one existing window opening at firs…
24/02665/CLOPUD
2024 Approved
Creation of two new window openings at ground floor level on the front elevation of the h…
24/01186/CLOPUD
2022 Refused
Details of tree method statement pursuant to condition 7 planning permission dated 8th Se…
22/06549/ADFULL
2022 Approved
Formation of a new window opening at ground floor level on the side elevation of the hous…
22/07010/CLOPUD
2022 Approved
Demolition of existing single-storey wing and erection of extended single-storey wing; Er…
22/03426/FULL
2021 Approved
1 x Magnolia Grandiflora (T3): Reduce overlong extraneous branches back into main crown s…
21/02777/TCA
2021 Approved
1 x Sycamore (T1): Crown reduce by about 1.5m; to no more than previous most recent reduc…
21/03237/TPO
2020 Withdrawn
Erection of ground floor front and rear extensions and associated alterations, insertion…
20/04686/FULL
2018 Approved
Erection of single storey timber garden room in north east corner of garden.
18/01416/CLOPUD
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
American School In London 1 Waverley Place London NW8 0NP
All High, Moderate and Low Priority Works as set out within attached Tree Survey report
25/07742/TPO
2025
62 Loudoun Road London NW8 0NA
Proposed single storey side extension.
25/03060/CLOPUD
2025
26 Marlborough Place London NW8 0PD
Provision of 3 external vents to the side elevations and internal alterations, minor elec…
25/02398/LBC
2025
26 Marlborough Place London NW8 0PD
Provision of 3 external vents to the side elevations and internal alterations, minor elec…
25/02397/FULL
2024
24 Marlborough Place London NW8 0PD
T1 - sycamore - Remove including stump.
24/08761/TCA
2024
17 Marlborough Place London NW8 0PG
Conversion of existing garage into a study area and insertion of French doors with sideli…
24/07024/FULL
2023 Approved
18 Loudoun Road London NW8 0LT
Alterations to front boundary walls & front garden, replacement fencing & gate to side of…
23/08882/LBC
2023 Approved
18 Loudoun Road London NW8 0LT
Alterations to front boundary walls & front garden, replacement fencing & gate to side of…
23/08905/FULL
2024
18 Loudoun Road London NW8 0LT
Alterations and refurbishment to ground, first, and second floors; and fix shut one exter…
24/01143/FULL
2024
18 Loudoun Road London NW8 0LT
Alterations and refurbishment to ground, first, and second floors. (Linked to 24/01143/FU…
24/01140/LBC
2023 Approved
12 Loudoun Road London NW8 0LR
1 x cherry (T1, front): Crown reduce by about 0.5m; to previous most recent reduction poi…
23/06836/TCA
2023 Approved
13 Loudoun Road London NW8 0LP
Replacement of one corner window at ground floor level side elevation.
23/04426/FULL
2023 Approved
10 Loudoun Road London NW8 0LR
T73 Mimosa Crown reduce height and spread by up to 2.5 m branch lengths to give compact w…
23/02762/TCA
2023 Approved
13 Loudoun Road London NW8 0LP
Extension to rear of building at ground floor level.
23/00396/FULL
2022 Refused
17 Marlborough Place London NW8 0PG
Erection of a timber pergola within the garden and associated landscaping.
22/06418/FULL
2021 Approved
16 Marlborough Place London NW8 0PA
1 x lime (T1): crown reduce by 1-2m to create a natural and well-balanced crown shape and…
21/06926/TPO
2021 Approved
12 Blenheim Road London NW8 0LU
Installation of new steps and railings from rear conservatory and replacement balcony on…
21/05978/LBC
2021 Approved
12 Blenheim Road London NW8 0LU
Installation of new steps and railings from rear conservatory and replacement balcony on…
21/05977/FULL
2021 Approved
22 Marlborough Place London NW8 0PD
T1 Lime: reduce height by up to 2m and lateral branches by up to 1.5m to rebalance and sh…
21/06766/TPO
2021
16 Marlborough Place London NW8 0PA
T5 1 x False acacia: Remove lowest branch on north side growing towards property, and cro…
21/07085/TPO
2017 Approved
The Close 15-17 Marlborough Place London NW8 0PG
1 x Birch (T8) - Fell - This tree was assessed from ground level as part of an arboricult…
17/01815/TCA
2017 Approved
The Close 15-17 Marlborough Place London NW8 0PG
Installation of front entrance canopy at ground floor level.
17/00696/FULL
2016 Approved
The Close 15-17 Marlborough Place London NW8 0PG
Reconstruction of existing front boundary walls facing Marlborough Place and Loudoun Road…
16/10561/FULL
2016 Withdrawn
The Close 15-17 Marlborough Place London NW8 0PG
Excavation of existing basement level further downward and underneath existing playroom…
16/09593/FULL
2016 Withdrawn
15 Loudoun Road London NW8 0LS
1 x purple plum: fell
16/01115/TCA
Westminster
Planning Authority Score
3.5/10
Below average
#221 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Westminster is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #258 out of 296. Only 28% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% 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 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 81% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Westminster decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #201 of 296
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #277 of 296
44%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #258 of 296
28%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #46 of 296
83%
Minor dwellings approved
12 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
81%
Change of use approved
133 decided
4,602
Total decisions
648 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings