Grand Buildings 1 - 3 Strand London WC2N 5HE Data via plota.co.uk

26/04991/ADFULL - Approval of Details (Full PP) Refused

Proposal

Details of the works to create the residential accommodation within Tower 3 have taken place and the residential floorspace is ready for occupation; pursuant to condition 3(i) of planning permission dated 20th April 2026 () Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
24 Jul 2026
Refused
11 Aug 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 11 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 17 Aug 2026

Important details

Application type
Approval of Details (Full PP)
Postcode
WC2N 5HE
Received
24 Jul 2026
Validated
24 Jul 2026
Ward
St James's
Case officer
Show
Target decision
18 Sept 2026
Decision
Application Refused
Decision date
11 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Savills (UK) Ltd

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 17 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15104188
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