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26/00211/LBC - Listed Building Consent Application Pending
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Proposal

Installation of 'iMist' water misting system to residential apartment building. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
14 Jan 2026
Decision
Expected by 11 Mar 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 12 Sept 2026; it is now day 241.

Documents 29

Statements & assessments 1

PDF HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT Heritage Statement · 14 Jan 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 9

PDF LOCATION PLAN Location Plan · 14 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF SITE LOCATION PLAN Drawing · 14 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF APPENDIX A CONSENTED RCP DRAWINGS SET Drawing · 14 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF FIRST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR PLANS GENERAL ARRANGEMENT AS EXISTING Drawing · 14 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF LOWER GROUND AND GROUND FLOOR PLANS GENERAL ARRANGEMENT AS EXISTING Drawing · 14 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF THIRD + FOURTH FLOOR PLANS - PROPOSED FIRE SUSPENSION SYSTEM CEILING PLAN Drawing · 14 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF NOOZLE VOID DETAIL - PROPOSED FIRE SUSPENSION SYSTEM Drawing · 14 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF LOWER GROUND + GROUND FLOOR PLANS - PROPOSED FIRE SUSPENSION SYSTEM CEILING PLAN Drawing · 14 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF FIRST + SECOND FLOOR PLANS - PROPOSED FIRE SUSPENSION SYSTEM CEILING PLAN Drawing · 14 Jan 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM REDACTED Application Form · 14 Jan 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 5

PDF HISTORIC ENGLAND Consultee Comment · 4 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF HISTORIC ENGLAND Consultee Comment · 4 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF CNSLT-CONSULTEE CLOUD STD Background Papers · 28 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF ECNSLT-STD EXT CONSULTEES Background Papers · 28 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF NEIGHBOUR NOTIFICATION LETTER (21D) Background Papers · 28 Feb 2026 View ↗

Other documents 13

PDF IMIST JOIST NOTCHING Other · 29 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ACK-GENERAL LETTER (G/P/C) Background Papers · 28 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF CNSLT-LA SOCIETY Background Papers · 28 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION ACKREC · 17 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF ATTACHMENT SUMMARY Background Papers · 14 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF COVERING LETTER Background Papers · 14 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF FIRE STRATEGY Background Papers · 14 Jan 2026 View ↗ IMG NOZZLE PHOTO 1 Photo · 14 Jan 2026 View ↗ IMG NOZZLE PHOTO 2 Photo · 14 Jan 2026 View ↗ IMG NOZZLE PHOTO 3 Photo · 14 Jan 2026 View ↗ IMG NOZZLE PHOTO 4 Photo · 14 Jan 2026 View ↗ IMG NOZZLE PHOTO 5 Photo · 14 Jan 2026 View ↗ IMG NOZZLE SPECIFICATIONS Photo · 14 Jan 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 6

Grade II listed: 37, Great Cumberland Place W1
List entry 1213464 · 1 m from the pin · 38 more listed buildings within 150 m (38 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.
Show the other 38 with distances
Historic England ↗
Portman Estate 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 ↗
Central activities zone
The core of central London in the London Plan.
Offices, culture and the other strategic functions of the centre take priority over new housing here.
Also on the record
Inside the City of Westminster built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England 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.

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Important details

Council
Westminster
Application type
Listed Building Consent Application
Postcode
W1H 7TD
Received
14 Jan 2026
Validated
14 Jan 2026
Ward
Marylebone
Case officer
Show
Target decision
11 Mar 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Savills

Decision outlook

Day 241, past the statutory target. 91% of listed building works in Westminster are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 4 Sept 2026.

Day 241185 days past the 56-day target
65%decided within 8 weeks
90%approved
966decided in the last year

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

Public comments

No public comments yet.

7 neighbours consulted · Last counted 4 Sept 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14624276
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

40 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
Detailed drawings new roof lights and window (including elevations, typical details and i…
25/00386/ADFULL
2025
Installation of a water misting system throughout the building.
25/00930/LBC
2025
Introduction of three new anchor posts on the main roof and additional concealed eye bolt…
25/00916/LBC
2025
Detailed drawings new roof lights and window ( including elevations, typical details and…
25/00384/ADLBC
2024
Details of reflected ceiling plans showing retention, location and extent of original cei…
24/08564/ADLBC
2024 Refused
Installation of an internal fire suppression system at all floor levels.
24/02837/LBC
2024 Refused
Details of reflected ceiling plans showing retention, location and extent of original cei…
24/02382/ADLBC
2024
Removal of Conditions Conditions 6a & 7 and planning permission dated 15 October 2020 (RN…
24/03895/FULL
2024
Removal of Condition 3(d) of listed building consent dated 15 October 2020 (RN: 20/03651/…
24/03886/LBC
2024
Details of existing and proposed floor build-ups / omission of floor levelling and joist…
24/02864/ADLBC
2024
Details of existing and proposed floor build-ups / omission of floor levelling and joist…
24/02864/ADFULL
2023 Approved
Detailed drawings of basement tanking and dry lining showing key details pursuant to Cond…
23/08748/ADLBC
2021 Approved
Structural repairs to the Party Wall between 37 and 37a Great Cumberland Place at ground…
21/07589/LBC
2020 Approved
Internal and external alteration including replacement of non-original fenestration to th…
20/03651/LBC
2020 Approved
Internal and external alterations including replacement of non-original fenestration to t…
20/03650/FULL
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Rutland Court 64 Upper Berkeley Street London W1H 7QT
Installation of a single wrought iron gate at the entrance to the passageway leading to a…
25/06129/FULL
2025
42 Great Cumberland Place London W1H 7TP
Repair of six vaults and associated works.
25/07213/LBC
2025
22 Seymour Place London W1H 7NJ
Retention of the existing extract duct with brick cladding and associated fans, and duct…
25/06754/FULL
2025 Approved
8 Montagu Mews South London W1H 7ER
Gas meter relocation to the front facade
25/04796/FULL
2025
2 Wallenberg Place City Of Westminster London W1H 7TN
Details of two externally illuminated lettering fascia sign measuring 1490mm x 160mm and…
25/01328/ADV
2025
2 Wallenberg Place City Of Westminster London W1H 7TN
Details of two externally illuminated lettering fascia sign measuring 1490mm x 160mm and…
25/01293/LBC
2025
12 Upper Berkeley Street London W1H 7QD
Display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated estate agent board atta…
25/01287/AD7
2025
2 Wallenberg Place City Of Westminster London W1H 7TN
Replacement of external doors on rear elevation facing Quebec Mews. (Linked with 25/00711…
25/00710/FULL
2025
2 Wallenberg Place City Of Westminster London W1H 7TN
Replacement of external doors on rear elevation facing Quebec Mews. (Linked with 25/00710…
25/00711/LBC
2024
3 Brunswick Mews London W1H 7FB
Erection of new mansard roof extension.
24/08923/FULL
2024
4 Bilton Towers Great Cumberland Place London W1H 7LB
Replacement of windows at flat 4.
24/08264/FULL
2024
First Floor Flat 23 Upper Berkeley Street London W1H 7QQ
Internal alterations including the removal and addition of partitions.
24/08240/LBC
2024
23 Upper Berkeley Street London W1H 7QQ
Internal alterations including replacement of existing flat entrance doors to the basemen…
24/08221/LBC
2024
Flat 3 Third Floor 29 Great Cumberland Place London W1H 7LF
Internal alterations to layout involving alterations to walls to provide an ensuite and a…
24/08149/LBC
2024
22 Seymour Place London W1H 7NJ
Installation of a brick clad replacement extract riser on the rear elevation to terminate…
24/08089/FULL
2024
23 Upper Berkeley Street London W1H 7QQ
Replacement of the existing first floor balcony to the front elevation.
24/07678/FULL
2024 Approved
2 Wallenberg Place City Of Westminster London W1H 7TN
External works to rear of building and main roof including replacement of flat roofs and…
24/02964/LBC
2024 Approved
2 Wallenberg Place City Of Westminster London W1H 7TN
External works to rear of building and main roof including replacement of flat roofs and…
24/02963/FULL
2024
2 Wallenberg Place City Of Westminster London W1H 7TN
Replacement of internal glazing to first and second floor. External repair and refurbishm…
24/04199/LBC
2024
2 Wallenberg Place City Of Westminster London W1H 7TN
Replacement of internal glazing to first and second floor. External repair and refurbishm…
24/04198/FULL
2017 Refused
21 Upper Berkeley Street London W1H 7PF
Internal alterations at first floor level.
17/00172/LBC
2016 Approved
Basement And Ground Floor 26 Seymour Place London W1H 7NN
Installation of a new shopfront.
16/10516/FULL
2016 Approved
Basement And Ground Floor 26 Seymour Place London W1H 7NN
Use of the public highway in two areas; i) 3 tables and 6 chairs and one planter in an ar…
16/08662/TCH
2016 Approved
35 Great Cumberland Place London W1H 7DS
Works to basement vaults.
16/07551/LBC
2016 Withdrawn
35 Great Cumberland Place London W1H 7DS
Works to vaults to make them structurally sound. (Linked to 16/07551/LBC)
16/07550/FULL
Westminster
Planning Authority Score
3.5/10
Below average
#221 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings