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Planning Atlas›Westminster›…St James's ward›SW1P 2BE
Postcode record · Westminster

SW1P 2BE.

SW1P 2BE has 1 known premises and 10 planning records — 7 approved of 8 decided (87.5%).

Westminster›St James's›SW1P 2BE
Postcode SW1P 2BE · boundary not held, centred on the postcodeApprovedRefusedOther10 on the map — every match
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1
Premises
known addresses (UPRNs)
10
Applications
8 decided
87.5%
Approval rate
7 approved · 1 refused
62 days
Median decision time
average 86 days · 10 dated decisions
0
EPC records
none recorded
10
Mapped applications
inside the postcode shape
Postcode unit boundary from Ordnance Survey; premises and applications inside it. Aggregates describe the area, not any single premises.
Property

What is it?

SW1P 2BE has 1 known premises and 10 planning records — 7 approved of 8 decided (87.5%).

Premises

Planning

What happened?

10 planning applications across the postcode; 7 approved of 8 decided (87.5%). Latest 10 shown.

Reference
Proposal · address
Type
Outcome
Date · distance
Details of signed Appendix A checklist pursuant to Condition 3 of planning permission dated 13th August 2024 (RN: 23/06642/FULL).
St Louise Hostel 33 Medway Street London SW1P 2BE · premises record
Approval of Details (Full PP)
Approved
2026-05-07
Amendments to planning permission dated 13 August 2024 (RN: 23/06642/FULL) for Upward extension of the existing building (involving removal of existing mansard and replacement with a part two, part three storey roof extension with green roof and PV panels); rearward extensions (from lower ground to new sixth floor levels), excavation to form a new sub-basement level; alterations to the elevations; installation of a ground source energy system and mechanical plant. Works in connection with the provision of an apart-hotel (Use Class C1) (at fourth, fifth and sixth floor levels), which is to be accessed via a new entrance on Arneway Street via a dedicated reception area at ground floor level; and the enlargement and reconfiguration of the existing hostel accommodation (sui generis) (at sub-basement, lower ground, ground, first, second, and third floor levels), which provides accommodation for (i) students during the academic terms (42-44 weeks per annum) with some stays of up to 51 weeks and (ii) students for stays of up to 10 weeks per annum outside the academic terms. Namely, internal changes behind the retained street facades, to improve the quality and usability of the hostel (sui generis) and part-hotel (Class C1) accommodation.
St Louise Hostel 33 Medway Street London SW1P 2BE · premises record
Non-Material Amendment
Unknown
2026-04-09
Details of demolition audit pursuant to Condition 23 of planning permission dated 13 August 2024 (RN: 23/06642/FULL)
St Louise Hostel 33 Medway Street London SW1P 2BE · premises record
Approval of Details (Full PP)
Withdrawn
2025-10-15
Upward extension of the existing building (involving removal of existing mansard and replacement with a part two, part three storey roof extension with green roof and PV panels); rearward extensions (from lower ground to new sixth floor levels), excavation to form a new sub-basement level; alterations to the elevations; installation of a ground source energy system and mechanical plant. Works in connection with the provision of an apart-hotel (Use Class C1) (at fourth, fifth and sixth floor levels), which is to be accessed via a new entrance on Arneway Street via a dedicated reception area at ground floor level; and the enlargement and reconfiguration of the existing hostel accommodation (sui generis) (at sub-basement, lower ground, ground, first, second, and third floor levels), which provides accommodation for (i) students during the academic terms (42-44 weeks per annum) with some stays of up to 51 weeks and (ii) students for stays of up to 10 weeks per annum outside the academic terms.
Louise House 33 Medway Street London SW1P 2BE · premises record
Full Planning Permission Application
Approved
2023-09-25
Installation of 20 solar panels under Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).
St Louise Hostel 33 Medway Street London SW1P 2BE · premises record
Application prior approval - general
Approved
2021-12-09
Installation of 26 solar PV panels on two existing flat roofs of the building under Schedule 2, Part 14 (Class J) of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.
St Louise Hostel 33 Medway Street London SW1P 2BE · premises record
Application prior approval - general
Approved
2021-03-17
Use as a hostel (sui generis) to accommodate i) Students during the academic terms (42-44 weeks per annum) with some stays of up to 51 weeks and ii) Students for stays of up to 10 weeks per annum outside the academic terms in accordance with the layout shown on drawing nos. A 100 099 P1 to A 100 105 P1 (inclusive) and A 100 106 P0.
St Louise Hostel 33 Medway Street London SW1P 2BE · premises record
Officer Ian Corrie
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed)
Approved
2021-02-05
Use as a hostel (sui generis) to accommodate i) Students during the academic terms (42-44 weeks per annum) with some stays of up to 51 weeks and ii) Students for stays of up to 10 weeks per annum outside the academic terms in accordance with the layout shown on drawing nos. 18014 PL3 109 to 115 (inclusive).
St Louise Hostel 33 Medway Street London SW1P 2BE · premises record
Officer Ian Corrie
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed)
Approved
2019-08-09
Use as a hostel (sui generis) to accommodate i) Students during the academic terms (42-44 weeks per annum) with some stays of up to 51 weeks and ii) Students for stays of up to 10 weeks per annum outside the academic terms in accordance with the layout shown on drawing nos. 18014 PL2 109 to 115 (inclusive) and the accommodation schedule 18014.
St Louise Hostel 33 Medway Street London SW1P 2BE · premises record
Officer Ian Corrie
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed)
Refused
2019-04-23
Use as a hostel (sui generis) to accommodate i) Students during the academic terms (42-44 weeks per annum) with some stays of up to 51 weeks and ii) Students for stays of up to 10 weeks per annum outside the academic terms.
St Louise Hostel 33 Medway Street London SW1P 2BE · premises record
Officer Ian Corrie
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed)
Approved
2018-12-20
Details of signed Appendix A checklist pursuant to Condition 3 of planning permission dated 13th August 2024 (RN: 23/06642/FULL).
St Louise Hostel 33 Medway Street London SW1P 2BE · premises record
Approved
2026-05-07
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Approval of Details (Full PP)
Amendments to planning permission dated 13 August 2024 (RN: 23/06642/FULL) for Upward extension of the existing building (involving removal of existing mansard and replacement with a part two, part three storey roof extension with green roof and PV panels); rearward extensions (from lower ground to new sixth floor levels), excavation to form a new sub-basement level; alterations to the elevations; installation of a ground source energy system and mechanical plant. Works in connection with the provision of an apart-hotel (Use Class C1) (at fourth, fifth and sixth floor levels), which is to be accessed via a new entrance on Arneway Street via a dedicated reception area at ground floor level; and the enlargement and reconfiguration of the existing hostel accommodation (sui generis) (at sub-basement, lower ground, ground, first, second, and third floor levels), which provides accommodation for (i) students during the academic terms (42-44 weeks per annum) with some stays of up to 51 weeks and (ii) students for stays of up to 10 weeks per annum outside the academic terms. Namely, internal changes behind the retained street facades, to improve the quality and usability of the hostel (sui generis) and part-hotel (Class C1) accommodation.
St Louise Hostel 33 Medway Street London SW1P 2BE · premises record
Unknown
2026-04-09
More
Non-Material Amendment
Details of demolition audit pursuant to Condition 23 of planning permission dated 13 August 2024 (RN: 23/06642/FULL)
St Louise Hostel 33 Medway Street London SW1P 2BE · premises record
Withdrawn
2025-10-15
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Approval of Details (Full PP)
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Upward extension of the existing building (involving removal of existing mansard and replacement with a part two, part three storey roof extension with green roof and PV panels); rearward extensions (from lower ground to new sixth floor levels), excavation to form a new sub-basement level; alterations to the elevations; installation of a ground source energy system and mechanical plant. Works in connection with the provision of an apart-hotel (Use Class C1) (at fourth, fifth and sixth floor levels), which is to be accessed via a new entrance on Arneway Street via a dedicated reception area at ground floor level; and the enlargement and reconfiguration of the existing hostel accommodation (sui generis) (at sub-basement, lower ground, ground, first, second, and third floor levels), which provides accommodation for (i) students during the academic terms (42-44 weeks per annum) with some stays of up to 51 weeks and (ii) students for stays of up to 10 weeks per annum outside the academic terms.
Louise House 33 Medway Street London SW1P 2BE · premises record
Approved
2023-09-25
More
Full Planning Permission Application
Installation of 20 solar panels under Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).
St Louise Hostel 33 Medway Street London SW1P 2BE · premises record
Approved
2021-12-09
More
Application prior approval - general
Installation of 26 solar PV panels on two existing flat roofs of the building under Schedule 2, Part 14 (Class J) of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.
St Louise Hostel 33 Medway Street London SW1P 2BE · premises record
Approved
2021-03-17
More
Application prior approval - general
Use as a hostel (sui generis) to accommodate i) Students during the academic terms (42-44 weeks per annum) with some stays of up to 51 weeks and ii) Students for stays of up to 10 weeks per annum outside the academic terms in accordance with the layout shown on drawing nos. A 100 099 P1 to A 100 105 P1 (inclusive) and A 100 106 P0.
St Louise Hostel 33 Medway Street London SW1P 2BE · premises record
Officer Ian Corrie
Approved
2021-02-05
More
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed)
Use as a hostel (sui generis) to accommodate i) Students during the academic terms (42-44 weeks per annum) with some stays of up to 51 weeks and ii) Students for stays of up to 10 weeks per annum outside the academic terms in accordance with the layout shown on drawing nos. 18014 PL3 109 to 115 (inclusive).
St Louise Hostel 33 Medway Street London SW1P 2BE · premises record
Officer Ian Corrie
Approved
2019-08-09
More
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed)
Use as a hostel (sui generis) to accommodate i) Students during the academic terms (42-44 weeks per annum) with some stays of up to 51 weeks and ii) Students for stays of up to 10 weeks per annum outside the academic terms in accordance with the layout shown on drawing nos. 18014 PL2 109 to 115 (inclusive) and the accommodation schedule 18014.
St Louise Hostel 33 Medway Street London SW1P 2BE · premises record
Officer Ian Corrie
Refused
2019-04-23
More
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed)
Use as a hostel (sui generis) to accommodate i) Students during the academic terms (42-44 weeks per annum) with some stays of up to 51 weeks and ii) Students for stays of up to 10 weeks per annum outside the academic terms.
St Louise Hostel 33 Medway Street London SW1P 2BE · premises record
Officer Ian Corrie
Approved
2018-12-20
More
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed)

Building control

Building-control records are not yet collected for Westminster — the register is being gathered borough by borough (held so far: Lambeth, Brent, Ealing, Westminster, City and others).

Place

What affects it?

Every mapped designation touching a premises in this postcode, with how many of its 1 premises each one covers.

Designation
Coverage
Archaeological Priority Area
City of Westminster APA 2.8: Victoria Street Summary and Definition The Archaeological Priority Area is located to the west of Westminster Abbey and is bounded by Birdcage Walk to the north, Buckingham Gate to the west, Horseferry Road to the south an · reference 76328 · covers 1 of 1 premises. Groundworks may require archaeological assessment or investigation.
Article 4 Direction Area
Article 4 Basement Development Permitted Rights Removed · reference 23/00006/REG_4 · covers 1 of 1 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
Central Activities Zone
Named designation not supplied · reference CAZ00000005 · covers 1 of 1 premises. London Plan policies for the Central Activities Zone may apply.
Archaeological Priority Area
City of Westminster APA 2.8: Victoria Street Summary and Definition The Archaeological Priority Area is located to the west of Westminster Abbey and is bounded by Birdcage Walk to the north, Buckingham Gate to the west, Horseferry Road to the south an · reference 76328 · covers 1 of 1 premises. Groundworks may require archaeological assessment or investigation.
Article 4 Direction Area
Article 4 Basement Development Permitted Rights Removed · reference 23/00006/REG_4 · covers 1 of 1 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
Central Activities Zone
Named designation not supplied · reference CAZ00000005 · covers 1 of 1 premises. London Plan policies for the Central Activities Zone may apply.
People

Who is involved?

Named on the latest 10 applications in this postcode — the party who applied, not the owner or occupier.

Name
Details
Case officer on 4 applications
Case officer on 3 applications
Case officer on 1 application
Case officer on 1 application
Case officer on 4 applications
Case officer on 3 applications
Case officer on 1 application
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Case officer on 1 application
Development

What could it become?

Planning precedent10 applications and 10 mapped decisions in this postcode — precedent for what has been permitted and refused here.
EnergyNo EPC records joined yet.
What is not assertedNo capacity, value or ownership claim is made at area level; those belong to individual premises records and their evidence.

Intent signals

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Ownership, finance and market signals recorded at addresses in this postcode — each with date and source. Signals are evidence of change, not a prediction.

No intent signal is currently recorded in this postcode.

Boundary: OS Postcode Unit areas (Ordnance Survey), 2026-08-14. Planning records: canonical stage2. EPC: EPC register. Premises: OS AddressBase / UPRN.
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