50 Berkeley Street London W1J 8HA Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/04542/NMA
Date received
8 Jul 2026
Date validated
8 Jul 2026
Postcode
W1J 8HA

Description

Amendments to planning permission dated 01 December 2021 (RN: 20/06093/FULL) for the: Erection of two 2 storey infill extensions to the set-back corners at fifth floor level on the Berkeley Street/Mayfair Place elevation and Berkeley Street/Stratton Street elevation, the demolition of the existing mansard roof and its replacement with a single sheer storey (to match the lower floors) on the Mayfair Place elevation and Stratton Street elevation, erection of an additional set back floor at eighth floor level, plus roof top plant room. Associated external alterations, including to existing ground floor entrances, and alterations to the existing plant/ducts. Use of basement (part), ground (part) and 1st to 8th floor as offices (Class E). NAMELY, to allow swapping the Male & Female shower & change areas; reducing the number of female showers from 11 to 8 - and total showers from 27 to 24; layout changes to location of lockers; and associated works. Data via plota.co.uk

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
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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