Charing Cross Police Station Agar Street WC2N 4JP Data via plota.co.uk

26/05296/LBC - Listed Building Consent Application Pending

Proposal

Replacement of existing basement vehicle security gate and associated works including installation of a new folding metal gate, formation of a recessed gate housing within the existing wall, removal of part of the basement wall and window, installation of supporting columns and beams, construction of a recessed brick wall, vehicle detection loop, traffic light and access control equipment, adjustments to the kerb line, and associated internal and external alterations. (Linked with 26/05295/FULL) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
5 Aug 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Important details

Application type
Listed Building Consent Application
Postcode
WC2N 4JP
Received
5 Aug 2026
Validated
5 Aug 2026
Ward
St James's
Case officer
Show
Target decision
30 Sept 2026
Agent
Knight Frank LLP

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 22 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15136329
Press notice
19 Aug 2026
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 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