28 Chester Row London SW1W 9JB

Pending 26/01858/FULL
Council
Date received
23 Mar 2026
Date validated
23 Mar 2026
Postcode
SW1W 9JB

Description

Installation of staircase within front lightwell and gate within existing railings; replacement of front lightwell paving; replacement of existing lantern lights in roof of existing single storey rear extension with two rooflights; demolition and replacement of existing roof extension with new mansard roof extension; installation of air conditioning condenser unit within acoustic enclosure at front second-floor level; replacement of front entrance door and fanlight; replacement of door to Minera Mews; replacement French doors to front basement lightwell and replacement of all single-glazed timber sash windows with double-glazed timber sash windows.

4.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#182 of 277

Westminster ranks #169 out of 277 councils for householder decision speed. 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.

Westminster decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #189 of 277
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #263 of 277
67%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #169 of 277
27%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #41 of 277
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