7 Stratton Street London W1J 8LE Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

Amendments to planning permission dated 7th April 2025 (RN:23/05074/FULL) for Erection of one additional floor at fifth floor level and infilling of rear lightwell from lower ground floor to fourth floor to provide additional office (Class E) accommodation; creation of terrace at rear fifth floor for use in association with office (Class E) space, installation of Air Source Heat Pumps within acoustic enclosure at new roof level, addition of planter boxes and associated alterations to the front façade, and excavation of plant pit at basement level to provide space for emergency plant equipment. Namely, alterations to the approved front elevation, including the widening of the existing entrance door opening, revisions to front façade detailing, the installation of discreet architectural lighting to the front elevation, and the introduction of a roof access hatch. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
26 Jun 2026
Validated
2 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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

Important details

Application type
Non-material amendments
Postcode
W1J 8LE
Received
26 Jun 2026
Validated
2 Jul 2026
Ward
West End
Case officer
Show
Target decision
30 Jul 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Adderstone Group

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14971046
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 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