10 Spring Gardens London SW1A 2BN Data via plota.co.uk

26/03875/NMA - Non-material amendments Approved

Proposal

Amendments to planning permission dated 25 May 2023 (RN: 22/07991/FULL) for: refurbishment of the existing building including relocation and provision of mechanical plant at eighth floor level and roof level, installation of photovoltaic panels and new lift overrun at roof level. Alterations to the Carlton House Terrace elevation to facilitate wheelchair access. Replacement of existing windows on the building and installation of acoustic louvres to the west facade at eighth floor level. Alterations to the building undercroft including a new entrance lobby and facade lighting and CCTV. Provision of a new cycle and waste store and loading bay. External alterations to the adjacent piazza area including the installation of bollards, raised external area and the demised area for external seating and external lighting to the stair and passage to Carlton House Terrace; namely to include a roof step-over ladder and to amend PV panel layout. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
12 Jun 2026
Approved
24 Jun 2026

Approved on 24 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Non-material amendments
Postcode
SW1A 2BN
Received
12 Jun 2026
Validated
12 Jun 2026
Ward
St James's
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
10 Jul 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
24 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Newmark Gerald Eve LLP

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14911499
Env. assessment
No
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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