30 Gloucester Place London W1U 8PL Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/04508/LBC
Date received
7 Jul 2026
Date validated
7 Jul 2026
Postcode
W1U 8PL

Description

Installation of four non-illuminated signsto the western elevation, two measuring 350mm x 100mm and two measuring 350mm x 250mm and a further four non-illuminated signs installed within the arcade, two measuring 270mm x 175mm and two comprised of individual lettering, each letter measuring 22mm in height. 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
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