1 Embankment Place London WC2N 6RH Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Alterations to the existing building to provide a new extension to Villers Street; partial facade replacement and new external terraces; roof level extensions; refurbishment and associated alterations; public realm and highway works; and associated works. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Under consideration
No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 9 Oct 2026; it is now day 64.
Documents 40
Statements & assessments 22
Plans & drawings 9
Application forms 3
Other documents 6
Site constraints 12
Show all 42 with distances
- 13 mPlayhouse TheatreGrade II
- 31 m25-30, Craven Street Wc2Grade II
- 51 mCabmen's Shelter, Northumberland AvenueGrade II
- 66 m31, Craven Street Wc2Grade II
- 73 m32, Craven Street Wc2Grade II
- 82 m33 and 34, Craven Street Wc2Grade II
- 84 mThe National Liberal ClubGrade II*
- 87 m1, Craven Passage Wc2Grade II
- 90 m14, Buckingham Street Wc2Grade II*
- 97 mHungerford HouseGrade II
- 98 mStatue of Sir James OutramGrade II
- 99 mShip and Shovel Public HouseGrade II
- 100 m35, Craven Street Wc2Grade II
- 106 m12, Buckingham Street Wc2Grade I
- 107 mUnnamed
- 107 m13, Buckingham Street Wc2Grade II*
- 108 m36, Craven Street Wc2Grade I
- 112 mYork Water GateGrade I
- 114 m13 and 14, Craven Street Wc2Grade II
- 115 m37, Craven Street Wc2Grade II
- 116 m11, Buckingham Street Wc2Grade II*
- 118 mCharing Cross HotelGrade II
- 119 mNigeria HouseGrade II
- 119 mGateway and railings across south end of street with retaining wall steps down to Victoria Embankment GardensGrade II
- 121 mK6 Telephone Kiosk by Hungerford BridgeGrade II
- 122 m38, Craven Street Wc2Grade II
- 123 mMemorial to Sir J BazalgetteGrade II
- 124 m11 and 12, Craven Street Wc2Grade II
- 125 m10, Buckingham Street Wc2Grade II*
- 127 m39, Craven Street Wc2Grade II
- 129 mMemorial to Sir W S GilbertGrade II
- 130 m9, Buckingham Street Wc2Grade II*
- 131 mNorthumberland House (Victoria Buildings)Grade II
- 132 m17, Buckingham Street Wc2Grade II*
- 136 m40, Craven Street Wc2Grade II
- 136 m8, Buckingham Street Wc2Grade II*
- 136 m18, Buckingham Street Wc2Grade II*
- 138 m27 and 29, John Adam Street Wc2Grade II
- 139 mWar Office War Office (Ministry of Defence)Grade II*
- 140 mWhitehall CourtGrade II*
- 140 m19, Buckingham Street Wc2Grade II*
- 145 m41, Craven StreetGrade II
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Important details
- Council
- Westminster
- Application type
- Full Planning Permission Application
- Postcode
- WC2N 6RH
- Received
- 29 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 6 Aug 2026
- Ward
- St James's
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 5 Nov 2026
- Agent
- DP9 Ltd
- Leaseholder
- Show
Decision outlook
Day 64, past the statutory target. 83% of commercial and major works in Westminster are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 5 Nov 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 5 Oct 2026.
Plota live figures for commercial and major works decided by Westminster in the last twelve months, from validation. Westminster decision record →
Public comments
88% object · above the UK average of 74%
397 neighbours consulted · Last counted 5 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-15107397
- Planning Portal ref
- PP-15107397
- Comments by
- 9 Sept 2026
- Site or press notice
- 10 Aug 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Nearby activity
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.
Leaseholders: Information produced by HM Land Registry. © Crown copyright 2026. Source: HM Land Registry, UK and overseas companies that own property in England and Wales, September 2026 release.
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