Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX Data via plota.co.uk
26/04699/LBC
Pending
Proposal
Internal alterations to Residence 6.08 comprising the removal of an existing non-loadbearing internal partition wall, infilling of an existing internal doorway, replacement of modern suspended ceilings within the affected areas, associated building services coordination and making good works. Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
14 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision
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Important details
- Council
- Westminster
- Postcode
- SW1A 2BX
- Received
- 14 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 14 Jul 2026
- Target decision
- 8 Sept 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-15072868 - CONFIDENTIAL
Historical activity at this location
50 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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Previous applications at this address
2025
Installation of graphics to existing windows and a hoarding for a temporary period from 1…
2025
Display of non illuminated other sign measuring 1.515m X 0.8m, non illuminated hoarding s…
2025
Approved
Installation of new traditionally designed casement window in existing opening with lower…
2025
Approved
Installation of new traditionally designed casement window in existing opening with lower…
2025
Installation of a new entrance canopy at residences entrance in Quadrangle courtyard and…
2025
Installation of a new entrance canopy at residences entrance in Quadrangle courtyard and…
2024
Display of non illuminated other sign measuring 0.8m X 1.515m and 0.8m X 1.515m
2024
Installation of temporary graphics during the construction phase of a new restaurant with…
2024
Approved
Internal fit-out of bar/restaurant on part ground and lower ground floors (Whitehall Plac…
2024
Approved
Installation of a new entrance canopy at the Quadrangle Pavilion and associated works. (L…
2024
Installation of a new entrance canopy at the Quadrangle Pavilion and associated works. (L…
2023
Variation of condition 12 of planning permission dated 23 June 2021 (RN: 21/02164/FULL) '…
2023
Approved
Alterations to the staircases and lightwells on the north side of Whitehall Court and nor…
2023
Approved
Alterations to the staircases and lightwells on the north side of Whitehall Court and nor…
2023
Approved
Internal alterations at part of the ground floor and sixth floor including the turret and…
2023
Approved
Internal alterations at part ground floor level
2023
Approved
Internal works/alterations at part ground floor level
2022
Approved
Erection of fifth and sixth floor extension to the sixth floor bar/restaurant and associa…
2022
Approved
Erection of fifth and sixth floor extension to sixth floor bar/restaurant and associated…
2022
Internal alterations to the independent restaurant entrance facing Whitehall Place; alter…
2021
Approved
Lowering of the parapets facing Horse Guards Avenue, installation of new gates at staff e…
2021
Approved
Lowering of the parapets facing Horse Guards Avenue, installation of new gates at staff e…
2021
Approved
Internal alterations for fire strategy works, installation of AOVs to the windows of the…
2021
Approved
Installation of fixtures and fittings associated with the installation of signage to the…
2021
Approved
Display of non-illuminated plaque signage to all elevations of the building and the displ…
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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.
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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
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Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX