28 Chester Row London SW1W 9JB Data via plota.co.uk

26/01858/FULL - Full Planning Permission Application Approved

Proposal

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; replacement of front entrance door and fanlight; replacement of door to Minera Mews; replacement French doors to front basement lightwell; replacement of all single-glazed timber sash windows with double-glazed timber sash windows and installation of air conditioning condenser unit within acoustic enclosure at front second-floor level. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
23 Mar 2026
Approved
12 Jun 2026

Approved on 12 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 8 Jul 2026

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Important details

Application type
Full Planning Permission Application
Postcode
SW1W 9JB
Received
23 Mar 2026
Validated
23 Mar 2026
Ward
Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Case officer
Show
Target decision
18 May 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
12 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Bonnystreet (Town) Planning Limited

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14655400
Press notice
8 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