Libertys Tudor Building Great Marlborough Street London W1F 7HH Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

Internal alterations to the third-floor Central Atrium (Room 3-02) to extend the existing Fabric Department, including new display units and finishes, and the removal of the existing stage and chandeliers; additional display units within the East Atrium (Room 3-03); new illuminated wayfinding signage; and etrospective consent for existing lighting, building services, fire safety installations, and associated equipment within both atria. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
27 Jul 2026
Decision
Expected by 21 Sept 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 14 Sept 2026 and 25 Sept 2026, from Westminster's recent commercial and major works.

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Important details

Application type
Listed Building Consent Application
Postcode
W1F 7HH
Received
27 Jul 2026
Validated
27 Jul 2026
Ward
West End
Case officer
Show
Target decision
21 Sept 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Levrant

Decision outlook

Day 49 of the 56-day target. Westminster usually decides commercial and major works by day 55.

Day 497 days to the 56-day target
54%decided within 8 weeks
92%approved
141decided in the last year

Plota live figures for commercial and major works decided by Westminster in the last twelve months, from validation. Westminster decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 12 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15077087
Env. assessment
No
Westminster
Planning Authority Score
3.5/10
Below average
#221 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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 statistics
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