Dorchester Hotel 53 Park Lane London W1K 1QA Data via plota.co.uk
26/04220/LBC
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Proposal
Erection of 3 illuminated flagpoles at ninth floor to the south elevation. (Linked to 26/04237/ADV) Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
25 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision
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Important details
- Council
- Westminster
- Postcode
- W1K 1QA
- Received
- 25 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 25 Jun 2026
- Target decision
- 20 Aug 2026
Historical activity at this location
50 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Removal and replacement of internal fabric within the Regal and Adam stairs and their ass…
2025
Approved
Partial demolition of the east (rear) of the ninth floor and rebuilding of the same.
2025
Installation of additional and replacement chillers with plant and acoustic screens, and…
2025
Installation of additional and replacement chillers with plant and acoustic screens, and…
2024
Approved
Repair, restoration and part reconstruction of oriel windows and associated adjacent stru…
2024
Approved
Repair, restoration and part reconstruction of oriel windows and associated adjacent stru…
2024
Approved
Replacement of parts of internal corridor blockwork walls at sixth, seventh and eighth fl…
2024
Installation of a life safety generator flue (Linked to 24/05001/FULL)
2024
Installation of a life safety generator flue. (Linked to 24/05002/LBC)
2024
Approved
Installation of satellite dishes and aerials on eighth floor roof and ninth floor roof le…
2024
Approved
Installation of satellite dishes and aerials on eighth floor roof and ninth floor roof le…
2022
Approved
Partial demolition of the ninth floor and erection of single storey extensions to the sou…
2022
Approved
Partial demolition of the ninth floor and erection of single storey extensions to the sou…
2023
Approved
Installation of two awnings at ground floor level and replacement hotel lighting scheme o…
2023
Approved
Installation of two awnings at ground floor level and replacement hotel lighting scheme o…
2022
Approved
Internal alterations and decoration of the hotel guestrooms and corridors on the eighth f…
2022
Approved
Display of part-illuminated advertising on a hoarding at the main entrance of Park Lane a…
2021
Approved
Display of part-illuminated advertising on a hoarding at the main entrance of Park Lane a…
2021
Approved
Variation of conditions 1, 3, 7, 8b and 9 of planning permission dated 8th March 2021 (RN…
2021
Approved
Internal and external alterations including redecoration at ground floor, refurbishment o…
2021
Approved
Installation of canopy and refurbishment of ballroom entrance to the Deanery Street, refu…
2021
Approved
Installation of canopy and refurbishment of ballroom entrance to the Deanery Street front…
2020
Approved
Internal alterations including redecoration at ground floor, refurbishment of guest bedro…
2020
Approved
Alterations including replacement windows, replacement entrance canopy, alterations to pi…
2019
Approved
Cleaning the facade of the Dorchester Hotel.
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2022
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2024
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2023
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Removal of the hipped roof structure glazed lantern to the first floor rear terrace and l…
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Westminster
Planning Authority Score
3.7/10
Below average
#209 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Westminster is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #227 out of 292. Only 27% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% 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 79% approved vs 90% nationally.
One of the strictest councils
only 79% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Westminster decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #200 of 292
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #279 of 292
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #227 of 292
27%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #43 of 292
86%
Minor dwellings approved
14 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
140 decided
4,828
Total decisions
669 refused in 2025
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Dorchester Hotel 53 Park Lane London W1K 1QA