25 Old Bond Street London W1S 4QB Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/04966/FULL
Date received
24 Jul 2026
Date validated
27 Jul 2026
Postcode
W1S 4QB

Description

Removal of condition 21 of planning permission dated 1st May 2026 (RN: 25/07665/FULL) for the: Partial demolition and rebuilding to replace existing fourth floor to both 25 Old Bond Street and 15 Albemarle Street including the re-provision of a terrace along the Old Bond Street frontage at fourth floor level; Partial demolition at rear of 15 and 16 Albemarle Street and rear extension to 25 Old Bond Street and erection of replacement albeit enlarged accommodation at rear ground to fourth floor level; Creation of green roof, insect piles and plant enclosure at new roof level with associated access; Enlargement of existing terrace at rear first floor level; Installation of replacement windows; Shopfront alterations; associated external alterations; Internal alterations throughout. All in connection with the use of the buildings for retail (Class E (a)) purposes with ancillary back of house office, meeting rooms, showroom with bar/hospitality, VIP lounge and gallery spaces. NAMELY, to allow primary cooking on site… Data via plota.co.uk

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