42 Maiden Lane London WC2E 7LJ Data via plota.co.uk

26/02598/FULL - Full Planning Permission Application Approved

Proposal

Variation of Conditions 2, 3 and 5 of the planning permission (15/03576/FULL) granted on appeal (APP/X5990/X5990/W/16/3150029) dated 20 October 2016 for use of the basement and ground floor for restaurant purposes (Class A3) and installation of a full height extract duct to the rear elevation; Namely, to amend the drawing numbers to remove reference to drawing R1 P01 and to extend the opening hours to 07.00 to 00.00 Monday to Thursday; 07.30 to 00.30 hours Fridays; 09.00 to 00.30 hours Saturdays; and 07.00 to 23.00 hours on Sundays, bank holidays and public holidays. Data via plota.co.uk

View original council record ↗

Application progress

Received
20 Apr 2026
Consultation
7 May 2026
Approved
9 Jul 2026

Approved on 9 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 19 Jul 2026

Documents 20

All documents on the council site ↗

Important details

Application type
Full Planning Permission Application
Postcode
WC2E 7LJ
Received
20 Apr 2026
Validated
20 Apr 2026
Ward
St James's
Case officer
Show
Target decision
15 Jun 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
9 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Newmark

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14865637
Site notice
7 May 2026
Press notice
13 May 2026
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