16 Hanover Square London W1S 1HS Data via plota.co.uk
Pending
26/03688/AD7
Description
Display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated estate agent board attached to the railings in front of the building at street level and measuring 0.6 x 0.45m. Data via plota.co.uk
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Historical activity at this location
38 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Approved
Replacement of the entrance steps at 16 Hanover Square including the change in opening di…
2025
Approved
Installation of brushed stainless steel sign formed from cut-out letters on small pins pr…
2025
Approved
Detailed drawings showing the following alteration to the scheme: - reduced size/ amended…
2025
Approved
Detailed drawings showing the following alteration to the scheme: - reduced size/ amended…
2025
Approved
Details of replacement entrance door, frame and fanlight to match moulding profiles of ex…
2025
Approved
Detailed drawings of the replacement entrance door, frame and fanlight to match moulding…
2025
Approved
External alterations including installation of an external platform lift and associated a…
2025
Approved
External alterations including installation of an external platform lift and associated a…
2023
Internal alterations, including to partitions, at first floor level.
2023
Internal alterations, including to partitions, at lower ground floor level and second to…
2023
Internal alterations, including to partitions, at ground floor level and replacement lift…
2023
Approved
Details of specific areas of fabric to be removed and replaced, supported by photographic…
2023
Approved
External repairs to first floor front elevation balcony and areas of damaged stucco finis…
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2025
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Display of internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.7m x 10.9m
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2020
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Installation of an A/C external condenser unit to the rear courtyard.
2020
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Display of internally illuminated projecting sign measuring 750mm x 750mm.
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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