45 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4HX Data via plota.co.uk
26/03958/FULL - Full Planning Permission Application
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Proposal
Variation of Condition 5 of planning permission dated 09 July 2024 (RN: 24/02008/FULL) for use of two areas of the public highway measuring 3.2m x 13.3 and 3.2m x 21.4m for the placing of 22 tables, 33 chairs and five wooden benches, three freestanding electric heaters and planters namely, to allow the use of the highway for the placing of tables and chairs for a further temporary period of 2 years. Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
16 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.
Documents 13
Plans & drawings 3
Application forms 1
Consultation & comments 1
Other documents 8
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ACK-GENERAL LETTER (G/P/C)
Background Papers · 2 Jul 2026
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ECNSLT-INTERNAL CONSULTS
Background Papers · 2 Jul 2026
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ECNSLT-INTERNAL CONSULTS
Background Papers · 2 Jul 2026
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CNSLT-LA SOCIETY
Background Papers · 2 Jul 2026
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CNSLT-LA SOCIETY
Background Papers · 2 Jul 2026
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SITE NOTICE 21 OR 28 DAYS IF T&C APPL.
Background Papers · 2 Jul 2026
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RECEIPT OF APPLICATION
Other · 17 Jun 2026
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COVERING LETTER
Background Papers · 16 Jun 2026
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Important details
- Council
- Westminster
- Application type
- Full Planning Permission Application
- Postcode
- WC2N 4HX
- Received
- 16 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 16 Jun 2026
- Ward
- St James's
- Case officer
- Track to view
- Target decision
- 11 Aug 2026
- Agent
- Bidwells LLP
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14979803
- Press notice
- 8 Jul 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
37 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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Previous applications at this address
2025
Display of a single Turtle Sculpture on St Martin's Lane outside number 45 (near kerbside…
2024
Erection of three rooftop extensions to existing hotel to provide additional guest bedroo…
2024
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2022
Approved
Variation of condition 5 of planning permission dated 12th February 2021 (RN:21/00018/TCH…
2021
Refused
Display of two non-illuminated 'A' board signs, each measuring 1.1m x 0.75m.
2021
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2020
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Installation of 3 roofpods accommodating 6 antenna apertures (2 antenna apertures per roo…
2019
Approved
Installation of six replacement antennas on support poles; two GPS Modules above the ante…
2019
Approved
Display of non illuminated lettering on hoarding for temporary period from 9 September 20…
2019
Approved
Variation of condition 5 of planning permission dated 01 June 2018 (RN: 18/03027/FULL) fo…
2017
Approved
Details of removal of the space heater to the ground floor elevation as shown on drawing…
2017
Approved
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Repairs and renewal to two failing roof areas and renewal of associated roof coverings.
2024
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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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45 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4HX