Franklin House 151 Strand London WC2R 1HL Data via plota.co.uk

26/04031/ADFULL - Approval of Details (Full PP) Approved

Proposal

Details of further information (as set out below) of new windows, dormers, rooflights and doors (drawn elevations, plans and sections at 1:5), new shopfront including associated metalwork (drawn elevations, plans and sections at 1:10), overall profiles through front and rear facades (drawn elevations, plans and sections at 1:20) and junction details with Somerset House (drawn elevations, plans and sections at 1:10) pursuant to condition 5 of planning permission dated 16th June 2025 (RN:25/02937/FULL) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
18 Jun 2026
Approved
2 Jul 2026

Approved on 2 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Approval of Details (Full PP)
Postcode
WC2R 1HL
Received
18 Jun 2026
Validated
18 Jun 2026
Ward
St James's
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
13 Aug 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
2 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Urbanspace Planning Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15021582
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