West Piazza The Market Covent Garden London WC2E 8RA Data via plota.co.uk

26/03874/TCH - Full Planning Permission Application Withdrawn

Proposal

Use of part of the Piazza area outside/between Units 21 and 22 The Market Building for the placing of 18 tables, 36 chairs and a counter in an area measuring 3m x 11m and in connection with 3 Henrietta Street for a temporary period of six months. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
12 Jun 2026
Withdrawn
6 Aug 2026

Withdrawn on 6 Aug 2026 · Last checked 7 Aug 2026

Documents 40

Other documents 30

PDF ACK-GENERAL LETTER (G/P/C) Background Papers · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF CNSLT-LA SOCIETY Background Papers · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ECNSLT-INTERNAL CONSULTS Background Papers · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ECNSLT-INTERNAL CONSULTS Background Papers · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF CNSLT-LA SOCIETY Background Papers · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF SITE NOTICE 21 OR 28 DAYS IF T&C APPL. Background Papers · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ACK-GENERAL LETTER (G/P/C) Background Papers · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF CNSLT-LA SOCIETY Background Papers · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ECNSLT-INTERNAL CONSULTS Background Papers · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ECNSLT-INTERNAL CONSULTS Background Papers · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF CNSLT-LA SOCIETY Background Papers · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF SITE NOTICE 21 OR 28 DAYS IF T&C APPL. Background Papers · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF 1ST INVALID LETTER Background Papers · 15 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 1ST INVALID LETTER Background Papers · 15 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF ATTACHMENTSUMMARY Background Papers · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF COVERING LETTER Background Papers · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF TERRACE OPERATIONAL MODULE Background Papers · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF PAVEMENT MAY26_36 - ADD TABLE Background Papers · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF DN 003 COUNTER Background Papers · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ IMG IMG_4189 Photo · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ IMG IMG_4191 Photo · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ IMG IMG_4192 Photo · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF ATTACHMENTSUMMARY Background Papers · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF COVERING LETTER Background Papers · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF TERRACE OPERATIONAL MODULE Background Papers · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF PAVEMENT MAY26_36 - ADD TABLE Background Papers · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF DN 003 COUNTER Background Papers · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ IMG IMG_4189 Photo · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ IMG IMG_4191 Photo · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ IMG IMG_4192 Photo · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Application type
Full Planning Permission Application
Postcode
WC2E 8RA
Received
12 Jun 2026
Validated
12 Jun 2026
Ward
St James's
Case officer
Show
Target decision
7 Aug 2026
Decision
Application Withdrawn
Decision date
6 Aug 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Newmark

Public comments

No public comments yet.

59 neighbours consulted · Last counted 7 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15005074
Press notice
8 Jul 2026
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