5 Leicester Place London WC2H 7BX Data via plota.co.uk
26/04681/EEN
Pending
Proposal
Addition of one spotlight to light new artwork at gallery level to mirror existing fitting on opposite side. Two spotlights on columns near organ, two spotlights rear of gallery level column. Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
9 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.
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Important details
- Council
- Westminster
- Postcode
- WC2H 7BX
- Received
- 9 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 9 Jul 2026
- Target decision
- 6 Aug 2026
Historical activity at this location
36 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2021
Approved
Repair and restoration of the external and internal sets of entrance gates.
2018
Approved
Detailed drawings and sections of the proposed new windows and doors pursuant to conditio…
2018
Approved
Like for like replacement of some timber framed windows and doors and installation of aco…
2018
Approved
Replacement of timber framed windows and doors and installation of acoustic glazing to al…
2017
Approved
Replacement of some windows and installation of acoustic glazing to all windows to the fr…
2017
Approved
Replacement of some windows and installation of acoustic glazing to all windows to the fr…
2017
Approved
Erection of conservatory style extension at roof level and associated alterations. (Linke…
2017
Approved
Erection of conservatory style extension at roof level. (Linked 17/02748/LBC)
2016
Withdrawn
Detailed drawings of conservatory pursuant to condition 3 of listed building permission d…
2016
Approved
Construction of new sixth floor level to existing side tower wing of church building and…
2016
Approved
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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
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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
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5 Leicester Place London WC2H 7BX