21 New Quebec Street London W1H 7SA Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

Formation of new openings in the structural party walls between Nos. 21 and 22 at basement and ground floor levels to create a continuous retail unit. New dumwaiter to 22. Reinstatement of historic nibs and downstands. No. 21, Replacement of stair balustrades. Plastering and decoration of exposed brickwork in 22 basement. Refurbishment of existing timber floor boards. No. 21 and 22: Installation of new more efficient mechanical and electrical services. Removal of non-original partitions and finishes. Repair and redecoration of existing suspended ceilings at ground floor level. Refurbishment of existing timber sash and casement windows with addition of internal security bars and internal shopfront security barriers. Works to vaults to allow dry storage. Installation of security and fire safety systems to allow safe operation across all three properties. [Linked to 26/04622/FULL] Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
10 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Important details

Postcode
W1H 7SA
Received
10 Jul 2026
Validated
10 Jul 2026
Target decision
4 Sept 2026

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15073188
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