Record from the Westminster planning register as captured; documents link to the council's own files. Nearby applications are context, not part of this application.
Application
What is it?
Installation of staircase to the external lower ground entrance on the eastern side of the building and removal of adjacent metal railings and stone plinth (retrospective application). [Linked with 26/01332/LBC].
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Decision
What happened?
Refused on 15 May 2026, delegated decision by Stuart Croll — 10 weeks from submission (2 over the 8-week target).
Timeline
Date
Event
3 Mar 2026
Application received
20 Mar 2026
Application validated
15 May 2026
Statutory target date
15 May 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Stuart Croll
3 Mar 2026
Application received
20 Mar 2026
Application validated
15 May 2026
Statutory target date
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15 May 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Stuart Croll
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
1
By reason of the removal of the historic stone plinth, which forms part of the original boundary
treatment and contributes to the architectural and historic significance of the Grade I listed building,
the proposal would result in harm to the significance of the designated heritage asset and its setting.
This harm is not outweighed by public benefits and the proposal therefore fails to preserve the special
architectural and historic interest of the building, contrary to Sections 16 and 66 of the Planning (Listed
Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, the National Planning Policy Framework, and Policies 42,
44 and 45 of the Westminster City Plan 2019-2040 (January 2026).
1
By reason of the removal of the historic stone plinth, which forms part of the original boundary
treatment and contributes to the architectural and historic significance of the Grade I listed building,
the proposal would result in harm to the significance of the designated heritage asset and its setting.
This harm is not outweighed by public benefits and the proposal therefore fails to preserve the special
architectural and historic interest of the building, contrary to Sections 16 and 66 of the Planning (Listed
Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, the National Planning Policy Framework, and Policies 42,
44 and 45 of the Westminster City Plan 2019-2040 (January 2026).
Policies cited
Westminster City Plan 42Westminster City Plan 44Westminster City Plan 45NPPF
Context around the site — not part of this application. Designations over the site: use the map's designations filter (conservation areas, listed buildings, Article 4, flood risk …). Decisions within 250 metres of the site are listed below — context, not this application.
Other applications within 250 metres (context — nearby, not this application)
No other geocoded decision is recorded within 250 metres.