26A Albemarle Street London W1S 4JB Data via plota.co.uk

26/01921/FULL - Full Planning Permission Application Approved

Proposal

Refurbishment of building including basement level extension, replacement and extension of plant and associated enclosures at roof level, replacement of roof, and alterations at roof level including rooflights and installation of PV panels, new residential entrance and glazing and lower ground floor front facade and lightwell, replacement of fifth floor pavilion on rear elevation, and new dormers to part fourth and fifth floors front elevation and associated works of general refurbishment including repairs to facades and replacement of front and rear windows and doors. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
24 Mar 2026
Consultation
10 Apr 2026
Approved
8 Jul 2026

Approved on 8 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 18 Jul 2026

Documents 80

Plans & drawings 45

PDF PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED FOURTH FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED FRONT ELEVATION Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED REAR ELEVATION Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED ROOF PLAN Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED SECOND FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED SECTION A Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED SECTION B Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED SECTION C Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED SECTION D Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED SIXTH FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED SUB BASEMENT PLAN Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED THIRD FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF SITE PLAN Background Papers · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF DEMOLITION BASEMENT PLAN Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF DEMOLITION FIFTH FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF DEMOLITION FOURTH FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF DEMOLITION FRONT ELEVATION Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF DEMOLITION GROUND FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF DEMOLITION REAR ELEVATION Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF DEMOLITION SECOND FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF DEMOLITION SUB BASEMENT PLAN Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF DEMOLITION THIRD FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING BASEMENT PLAN Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING FIFTH FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING FIRST FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING FOURTH FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING FRONT ELEVATION Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING GROUND FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING REAR ELEVATION Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING ROOF PLAN Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING SECOND FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING SECTION A Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING SECTION B Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING SECTION C Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING SECTION D Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING SIXTH FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING SUB BASEMENT PLAN Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING THIRD FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF LOCATION PLAN Location Plan · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED BASEMENT PLAN Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED FIFTH FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF OUTLINE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PLAN Background Papers · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Application type
Full Planning Permission Application
Postcode
W1S 4JB
Received
24 Mar 2026
Validated
24 Mar 2026
Ward
West End
Case officer
Show
Target decision
19 May 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
8 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Turley

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14773599
Site notice
10 Apr 2026
Press notice
22 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No
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 performance
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