Holiday Villa Hotel 35 - 39 Leinster Gardens London W2 3AN Data via plota.co.uk

26/05523/FULL - Full Planning Permission Application Pending

Proposal

External extensions and alterations to the existing hotel (Use Class C1) comprising of comprehensive restoration of the external elevations of the listed building, including the reinstatement of original lightwells; demolition of the existing rear extension and construction of a replacement rear extension; demolition and reconstruction of the roof to provide a new mansard roof; and alongside other associated works. (Linked with 26/05524/LBC) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
13 Aug 2026
Decision
Expected by 8 Oct 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision by 17 Oct 2026, from Westminster's recent demolitions.

Documents 88

Plans & drawings 58

PDF LOCATION PLAN Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF DEMO 5F PLAN Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF DEMO 4F PLAN Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF DEMO 3F PLAN Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF DEMO GF PLAN Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF DEMO 1F PLAN Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF DEMO 2F PLAN Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF DEMO LGF PLAN Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF DEMO SECTION Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF LGF PLAN Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF BASEMENT PLAN Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF GROUND FLOOR PLAN AS PROPOSED Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF SECOND FLOOR PLAN AS PROPOSED Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF FIRST FLOOR PLAN AS PROPOSED Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF ROOF PLAN AS PROPOSED Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF SIXTH FLOOR PLAN AS PROPOSED Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF FOURTH PLAN AS PROPOSED Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF FIFTH FLOOR PLAN AS PROPOSED Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF SECTION A-A Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF SECTION B-B Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF SECTION C-C Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF SECTION E-E Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF SECTION D-D Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF REAR ELEVATION (LIGHTWELLS) Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF FRONT ELEVATION (LEINSTER GARDENS) Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF REAR ELEVATION (CLOSET RETURNS) Report · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF REAR ELEVATION (NEW EXTENSION) Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF REAR ELEVATION (BOUNDARY WALL) Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF FRONT ELEVATION (LIGHTWELL) Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF COMPARATIVE STREET ELEVATION Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF SASH WINDOW DETAIL - FRONT Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED VIEWS FROM LEINTER GARDENS Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED VIEWS FROM PORCHESTER TERRACE Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF WINDOWS SHEET - FRONT Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF WINDOWS SHEET - REAR Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF MATERIALS SHEET - REAR ELEVATION Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF ACCESSIBLE ROOMS PLAN Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF MATERIALS SHEET - FRONT ELEVATION Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF SASH WINDOW DETAIL - REAR Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF FRONT FORECOURT AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF SITE LOCATION PLAN AND BLOCK PLANS Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF LOWER GROUND FLOOR PLAN AS EXISTING Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF GROUND FLOOR PLAN AS EXISTING Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF FIRST FLOOR PLAN (LOWER) AS EXISTING Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF THIRD FLOOR PLAN AS EXISTING Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF FIRST FLOOR PLAN (UPPER CLOSET RETURN) AS EXISTING Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF SECOND FLOOR PLAN AS EXISTING Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF FOURTH PLAN AS EXISTING Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF FIFTH FLOOR PLAN AS EXISTING Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF ROOF PLAN AS EXISTING Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF REAR SECTION AS EXISTING Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF CROSS SECTIONS AS EXISTING Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF FRONT ELEVATION AS EXISTING Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF FRONT ELEVATION (FULL) AS EXISTING Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF REAR ELEVATION/PART SECTION (CLOSET RETURN) AS EXISTING Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF PHOTOS OF SURROUNDING AREA AND BUILDING Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF SERVICING MANAGEMENT PLAN Background Papers · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF THIRD FLOOR PLAN AS PROPOSED Drawing · 13 Aug 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Associated applications 2

Site constraints 7

Grade II listed: 32-48, Leinster Gardens W2
List entry 1221943 · The pin is inside its outline · 9 more listed buildings within 150 m (9 Grade II)
Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
Bayswater conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
Article 4 direction
Article 4 Basement Development Permitted Rights Removed. Named permitted development rights are withdrawn here.
An Article 4 direction withdraws particular permitted development rights, so work that would normally need no application needs one here. Not every council has published its directions.
Air quality management area: Westminster AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Also on the record
Inside the City of Westminster built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 6a (excellent), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square; National infrastructure project 1363 m away: London Strategic Heat Main Project, at pre-application.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate, Transport for London (public transport access levels, Powered by TfL Open Data, OGL v3.0, contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area3,575 m² (38,481 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (asset rating 67)
UseC1 Hotels
HeatingAir Conditioning

From the energy performance certificate lodged in December 2014, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Application type
Full Planning Permission Application
Postcode
W2 3AN
Received
13 Aug 2026
Validated
13 Aug 2026
Ward
Lancaster Gate
Case officer
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Target decision
8 Oct 2026
Agent
DP9 Ltd
Freehold owner
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Decision outlook

Day 57 of the 56-day target. Westminster usually decides demolitions by day 57.

Day 571 days past the 56-day target
49%decided within 8 weeks
90%approved
120decided in the last year

Plota live figures for demolitions decided by Westminster in the last twelve months, from validation. Westminster decision record →

Public comments

13comments received
12 objecting1 neutral

92% object · above the UK average of 74%

24 neighbours consulted · Last counted 7 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15148293
Planning Portal ref
PP-15148293
Env. assessment
No
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. 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

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.

Freehold owner: Information produced by HM Land Registry. © Crown copyright 2026. Source: HM Land Registry, UK and overseas companies that own property in England and Wales, September 2026 release.