28 Chester Row London SW1W 9JB

Pending 26/01858/FULL
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.

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