Office refurbishment and extensions at 25 - 30 North Row, London W1K

Summary of planning committee decision

Deferred by Westminster Planning Sub-Committee (2) on 4 Aug 2026.

25/00417/FULLDeferred

What was proposed

The application proposed refurbishments, extensions, terraces, landscaping, cycle parking and end-of-journey facilities for existing Class E floorspace.

“Proposal: Refurbishments to existing Class E floorspace, refurbishments to the ground floor entrance with Flexible Class E(a)(b)(e)(g) use at ground floor, and lower ground level, construction of a two storey rear extension, construction of a two storey roof level extension, creation of external terrace space at ground and roof level, alongside improvements to landscaping, cycle parking, and end of journey space [Amended plans and additional information]”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers considered the development acceptable and recommended approval subject to conditions.

“This report has considered the material planning issues associated with the proposed development in conjunction with all relevant national, regional and local planning policy. Having regard to this assessment, it has found that the proposed development is acceptable.”

“Accordingly, the proposal is considered acceptable and would be consistent with the relevant policies in the City Plan 2019-2040 and London Plan 2021. It is recommended that planning permission is granted, subject the conditions listed at the end of this report, which are necessary to make the development acceptable.”

Officer report

Why officers supported it

The design was considered suitable for the building and conservation area, while conditions would manage neighbouring amenity, noise, waste and servicing.

“In design and heritage asset terms, the upward extension of the building is acceptable in principle, and the proposed design suits the appearance of the building and surrounding conservation area. The gables and dormers harmonise with the design of the existing building and sit comfortably in the street scene and surrounding conservation area. The alterations at the rear have also been designed to suit the appearance of the building and its surroundings.”

Officer report

Further representations

Additional representations came from six local residents, followed by late representations from five local residents and WUK Propco Limited.

“Additional representations were received from six local residents (31.07.2026).”

“Late representations were received from five local residents (03.08.2026) and WUK Propco Limited (03.08.2026).”

Minutes

The committee vote

The Sub-Committee unanimously agreed to defer determination of the application to a future meeting.

“The Sub-Committee unanimously agreed to defer determination of the application to a future meeting to allow more time for representations to be made.”

Minutes

Sources

  • Westminster Planning Sub-Committee (2) minutes, 4 August 2026
  • Agenda and papers (council website)

Source: Plota analysis of Westminster's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.

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At the meeting

Date
Tuesday 4 August 2026
Recommendation
Officers recommended approval
Committee decided
Deferred
Vote
Unanimous
Minutes
The council's minutes
Meeting
Agenda and papers (council website)
Application
The application (council website)

This committee's year

14 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 4 against officer advice.

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