31 Duke Street London W1U 1LG

Pending 26/01893/FULL
Date received
24 Mar 2026
Date validated
24 Mar 2026
Postcode
W1U 1LG

Description

Demolition of the existing buildings above ground with partial retention of existing basement walls. Construction to provide a building comprising retained basement and eight upper storeys (ground plus seven) for flexible retail, restaurant (Class E (a) and (b)) and / or bar (Sui Generis) use at part basement and part ground, flexible retail, restaurant (Class E (a) and (b)) and / or office (Class E(g)(i)) at first floor, with offices ((Class E(g)(i)) above; provision of external roof terraces at sixth and seventh floor levels, mechanical plant and photovoltaic panels at main roof level; provision of public realm enhancements on Duke Street, Barrett Street and Picton Place including the removal of the motor bike parking on Barrett Street and associated works. (SITE INCLUDES 31, 33 AND 37 DUKE STREET)

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. View full council performance
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