56 Millbank London SW1P 4RL

Pending 26/01005/FULL
Commercial & major works
Council
Westminster 3.7/10
Date received
17 Feb 2026
Date validated
23 Mar 2026
Postcode
SW1P 4RL

Description

Installation of a sculpture in Riverside Walk Gardens for a temporary 12 month period.

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Historical activity at this location

28 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

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Previous applications at this address

2024 Approved
Variation of Condition 3 of planning permission dated 08 September 2023 (RN: 23/03584/FUL…
24/02140/FULL
2023 Approved
Installation of a sculpture in Riverside Walk Gardens for a temporary period until 30 Apr…
23/03584/FULL
2022
Installation of a free standing sculpture for a temporary period from September 2022 unti…
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Nearby activity

2025
60 Millbank London SW1P 4RW
T2. Chinese Privet Rear Garden of 60, Millbank: Fell in section to ground level. Improved…
25/08262/TCA
2025
48 Millbank London SW1P 4RL
T1. Gingko Rear Communal Area: Reduce low lateral spreading branches which extend over ne…
25/08260/TCA
2025
6 Ponsonby Terrace London SW1P 4QA
Removal of an existing glazed door to the rear elevation, enlargement of the opening, and…
25/06563/FULL
2025 Approved
Chelsea College Of Art And Design Millbank London SW1P 4RJ
Refurbishment and repair works to the Cookhouse (south east of Block C).
25/04252/LBC
2025 Approved
53 Millbank London SW1P 4RL
Display of 14 Lamp column PVC banners 2m x 750mm from 13 July until 8 October 2025.
25/03960/ADV
2025 Approved
48 Millbank London SW1P 4RL
T1. Katsura Prune back x 2 roots as indicated in the submitted pictures. (Fig 1. & Fig 2).
25/01229/TCA
2025
Chelsea College Of Art And Design Millbank London SW1P 4RJ
Refurbishment and repair to the facades facing the Atterbury Street courtyard.
25/01259/LBC
2024 Approved
Morpeth Arms 58 Millbank London SW1P 4RW
Variation of Condition 5 of planning permission dated 9th May 2022 (RN:22/01690/TCH) for…
24/01796/FULL
2024 Approved
60 Millbank London SW1P 4RW
1 x privet (leaning tree, most central position in garden): crown reduce to approximately…
24/01550/TCA
2024 Approved
48 Millbank London SW1P 4RL
1 x hornbeam: remove lowest two lateral limbs growing south over lawn, pruning back to ma…
24/01377/TCA
2023 Approved
6 Ponsonby Terrace London SW1P 4QA
Replacement of existing hipped roof with a new dual pitched slate roof, including raising…
23/08755/FULL
2022 Approved
60 Millbank London SW1P 4RW
1x birch (T1, rear garden): selectively prune over long branches back into the main crown…
22/05472/TCA
2022 Approved
48 Millbank London SW1P 4RL
1x hornbeam (T8, rear garden): selectively prune branches over garden of number 48 by app…
22/04408/TCA
2022 Approved
6 Ponsonby Place London SW1P 4PT
Installation of replacement windows to the front elevation and three windows at the east…
22/00169/FULL
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Morpeth Arms 58 Millbank London SW1P 4RW
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6 Ponsonby Place London SW1P 4PT
Erection of a single storey rear basement infill extension.
22/01159/FULL
2022 Approved
16 John Islip Street London SW1P 4JU
Installation of a sculpture with plinth within the Roostein Hopkins Parade Ground.
22/00725/FULL
2021 Approved
16 John Islip Street London SW1P 4JU
1 x cherry (T1): crown lift to 2.5m.1 x sweet gum (T2): reduce from lamp by 1m.1 x cherry…
21/08105/TPO
2021 Approved
16 John Islip Street London SW1P 4JU
1 x cherry (T1): crown lift to 2.5m.1 x sweet gum (T2): reduce from lamp by 1m.1 x cherry…
21/08105/TCA
2021 Approved
Riverside Walk Gardens Open Space Millbank London SW1P 3PH
Installation of a free standing sculpture for a temporary period from 1 July 2021 until 3…
21/03378/FULL
2016 Withdrawn
Riverwalk House 157-161 Millbank London SW1V 3JN
Installation of temporary display of advertisement panels
16/09499/FULL
2016 Approved
Flat 7 48 Millbank London SW1P 4RL
Internal alterations to Flat 7 at second floor level including installation of secondary…
16/04748/LBC
2016 Approved
16 John Islip Street London SW1P 4JU
Erection of urban sculpture pavilion for a temporary period from 22nd August to 21st Octo…
16/06660/FULL
2016 Refused
53 Millbank London SW1P 4RL
Display of a double-sided advertisement panel consisting of 1 LED digital screen and 1 st…
16/03232/ADV
2016 Approved
Morpeth Arms 58 Millbank London SW1P 4RL
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Westminster
Planning Authority Score
3.7/10
Below average
#209 of 292 councils
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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings