County Hall Riverside Building Westminster Bridge Road London SE1 7PB Data via plota.co.uk

25/03841/FUL - Full Planning Permission Approved

Proposal

Extension of Glass Lift from 6th floor to 7th floor including loft overrun and entrance lobby access (Please note: The reference number for this application for Full Planning Permission is 25/03841/FUL, but there is also an associated Listed Building Consent application related to these works with reference number: 25/03842/LB) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
12 Dec 2025
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Approved
6 Feb 2026

Approved on 6 Feb 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 3 Oct 2026

Documents 8

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF Decision Notice Decision Notice · 6 Feb 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 3

PDF FIRE STATEMENT Supporting Docs · 12 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT Planning Statement · 12 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF PLANNING & HERITAGE STATEMENT Supporting Docs · 12 Dec 2025 View ↗

Plans & drawings 2

PDF ADDITIONAL PLANS Plans · 12 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF THE LOCATION PLAN Plans · 12 Dec 2025 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA Application Form · 12 Dec 2025 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF Delegated Register Delegated Register · 5 Feb 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Associated applications 2

Site constraints 13

Grade II* listed: Main Block of the County Hall
List entry 1358192 · The pin is inside its outline · 4 more listed buildings within 150 m (2 Grade II)
Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
Show the other 4 with distances
Historic England ↗
Flood zone 3, rivers and sea
High chance: a 1 in 100 or greater annual chance from rivers, or 1 in 200 from the sea. Any development here needs a flood risk assessment. Defences are not counted.
The Environment Agency flood map for planning. Homes in zone 3 must also pass the sequential test. Surface water flooding is a separate map.
Flood map ↗
South Bank conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Article 4 direction
Modified Direction 1 - CAZ. Named permitted development rights are withdrawn here.
An Article 4 direction withdraws particular permitted development rights, so work that would normally need no application needs one here. Not every council has published its directions.
National infrastructure project: Thames Tideway Tunnel
The site is inside the project boundary. Waste water treatment, decided. The project page says whether consent was granted. Also within 2 km: London Strategic Heat Main Project (at pre-application, 344 m).
Nationally significant infrastructure projects (power stations, electricity lines, pipelines, major roads and railways, harbours, airports and reservoirs) are consented by a Secretary of State under the Planning Act 2008, after an examination by the Planning Inspectorate, rather than by the council. The boundary is the one the Inspectorate consults on and can change as the scheme does. Projects are shown within 2 km of the site.
Planning Inspectorate project page ↗
Archaeological priority area
An assessment or field evaluation may be asked for before ground works.
The council or Historic England considers archaeology likely here. A desk-based assessment, and sometimes trial trenching, can be asked for with the application.
Air quality management area: Lambeth AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Town centre: Southbank
A designated centre in the London Plan.
Shops, services and active frontages are protected in centres, and main town centre uses are steered here first.
Central activities zone
The core of central London in the London Plan.
Offices, culture and the other strategic functions of the centre take priority over new housing here.
Opportunity area
Where the London Plan expects significant growth.
Boundaries are indicative and the borough holds the detailed plan.
Also on the record
Inside the Lambeth built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 6b (excellent), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square; Metropolitan Open Land 22 m away.
Not affected
Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 2 November 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate, Transport for London (public transport access levels, Powered by TfL Open Data, OGL v3.0, contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area71 m² (764 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (asset rating 73)
UseA1/A2 Retail and Financial/Professional services
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in July 2018, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Lambeth
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Postcode
SE1 7PB
Received
12 Dec 2025
Validated
12 Dec 2025
Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Case officer
Show
Target decision
6 Feb 2026
Decision
Grant Permission
Decision date
6 Feb 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Ferio Planning Limited

How this decision compares

Decided in 56 days from validation, about the council's usual 56 days. Approved, as 79% of full applications here are.

50%decided within 8 weeks
79%approved
1,267decided in the last year

Plota live figures for full applications decided by Lambeth in the last twelve months, from validation. Lambeth decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 3 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Statutory expiry
6 Feb 2026
Env. assessment
No

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 Approved
Extension of Glass Lift from 6th floor to 7th floor including loft overrun and entrance l…
25/03842/LB
2025 Withdrawn
Change of use of part of the seventh floor from Sui Generis to Use Class F1(a) provision…
25/02628/FUL
2025 Approved
Extension of 2 x fire fighting lifts from 6th floor to 7th floor including lift overrun a…
25/02804/FUL
2025 Approved
The upgrading of existing doors within the Shrek's Adventure attraction to ensure their f…
25/01380/LB
2024 Refused
Application for Listed Building Consent for the installation of a non-illuminated fascia…
24/01790/LB
2022 Approved
Conversion of staff room to a commercial kitchen with store and tasting room within the S…
22/02376/LB
2021 Withdrawn
Change of use of part of the fifth floor of the County Hall from Sui Generis to form five…
21/04740/LB
2021 Withdrawn
Change of use of part of the fifth floor of the County Hall from Sui Generis to form five…
21/04739/FUL
2021 Approved
The upgrading of existing doors within the Shrek's Adventure attraction to ensure their f…
21/04097/LB
2021 Withdrawn
Installation of a maintenance access spiral staircase with pergola leading from the groun…
21/02992/LB
2021 Withdrawn
Installation of a maintenance access spiral staircase with pergola leading from the groun…
21/02991/FUL
2021 Approved
Demolition of existing non-original infill structure and removal of associated plant equi…
21/00320/FUL
2021 Approved
Demolition of existing non-original infill structure and removal of associated plant equi…
21/00321/LB
2021 Approved
Erection of new external decking to existing South West lightwell including alterations t…
21/00328/FUL
2021 Approved
Erection of new external decking to existing South West lightwell including alterations t…
21/00329/LB
2020 Approved
Removal of non-original stairs, passenger lift, partitions, doors and roller shutter from…
20/04458/LB
2020 Approved
Removal of non-original stairs, passenger lift, partitions, doors and roller shutter from…
20/04457/FUL
2020 Approved
Creation of new courtyard with new ground floor level including associated alterations to…
20/03581/LB
2020 Approved
Creation of new courtyard with new ground floor level including associated alterations to…
20/03580/FUL
2020 Approved
Demolition of the existing infill structure and creation of new external ground floor to…
20/03444/LB
2016 Approved
Change of use of the existing Units G48a, G35 & G34 to restaurant (Use Class A3).
16/03064/LB
2016 Approved
Change of use of the existing Units G48a, G35 & G34 to restaurant (Use Class A3).
16/03019/FUL
2016 Refused
Change of use existing Units G48a, G35 & G34 to restaurant (Use Class A3)
16/01052/FUL
2016 Approved
Installation of one internally illuminated fascia sign.
16/00771/ADV
2016 Approved
Retrospective advertisements and associated works
16/00773/LB
Within ~100m

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2024 Approved
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Installation of new partition walls and double doors within an existing bin store area.
24/02083/LB
2024 Approved
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Installation of plant and screen at the first floor roof level of County Hall.
24/01461/FUL
2024 Approved
County Hall Riverside Building Westminster Bridge Road London Lambeth SE1 7PB
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24/01462/LB
2024 Approved
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24/01459/ADV
2024 Approved
The Queen's Walk South Bank London SE1
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24/01458/FUL
2024 Approved
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24/01508/LB
2024 Approved
County Hall Riverside Building Westminster Bridge Road London Lambeth SE1 7PB
Listed Building Consent for the display of 1 x non-illuminated monolith; 1 x window vinyl…
24/00774/LB
2024 Approved
County Hall Riverside Building Westminster Bridge Road London Lambeth SE1 7PB
Display of 1 x non illuminated fascia sign; 1 x non-illuminated monolith; 1 x poster; 1 x…
24/00773/ADV
2023 Withdrawn
County Hall Riverside Building Westminster Bridge Road London Lambeth SE1 7PB
Works to central external lightwell at London County Hall comprising: - Change of use of…
23/01201/LB
2023 Withdrawn
County Hall Riverside Building Westminster Bridge Road London Lambeth SE1 7PB
Works to central external lightwell at London County Hall comprising: - Change of use of…
23/01200/FUL
2023 Approved
The London Eye The Queen's Walk London SE1
Fascia sign to front elevation including individual Letters to front elevation (atTicket…
23/02539/ADV
2022 Approved
County Hall Riverside Building Westminster Bridge Road London Lambeth SE1 7PB
Internal alterations including the removal of non-original fit out at ground, basement an…
22/04190/LB
2022 Approved
County Hall Riverside Building, County Hall Green Ventures Westminster Bridge Road London Lambeth SE1 7PB
Change of use of part of the 5th floor from Sui Generis to Class E(g) including internal…
22/01345/FUL
2022 Approved
County Hall Riverside Building Westminster Bridge Road London Lambeth SE1 7PB
Removal of non-original stairs and escalators between ground floor and basement levels, t…
22/02474/LB
2016 Approved
Aquarium County Hall Riverside Building Westminster Bridge Road London SE1 7PB
Proposed scheme to internally convert existing basement for Shark Corridor and Frozen Pla…
16/03241/LB
2016 Approved
3C And 3D Belvedere Road London SE1 7GQ
Installation of 2 new canopies to the front elevation, and replacement of the external fu…
16/02122/FUL
2016 Approved
3C And 3D Belvedere Road London SE1 7GQ
Display of 2 static internally illuminated fascia and 1 static internal hanging sign. (To…
16/02121/ADV
2016 Refused
County Hall Riverside Building Belvedere Road London SE1 7PB
Proposed change of use of pavement outside Units G48a, G33 & G34 on Belvedere Road to ext…
16/01054/FUL
2016 Refused
County Hall Riverside Building Belvedere Road London SE1 7PB
Change of use of Units G48a, G35 & G34 to restaurant (Use Class A3) and formation of anci…
16/01053/LB
Lambeth
Planning Authority Score
2.7/10
Poor
#242 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Lambeth ranks #164 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. 47% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Lambeth 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
Lambeth decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
78%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #274 of 296
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #273 of 296
62%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #164 of 296
47%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #209 of 296
46%
Minor dwellings approved
70 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
42%
Change of use approved
53 decided
1,784
Total decisions
396 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.