1 - 7 Livonia Street London W1F 8AD

Pending 26/02388/NMA
Date received
13 Apr 2026
Date validated
13 Apr 2026
Postcode
W1F 8AD

Description

Amendments to planning permission dated 18 September 2025 (RN: 24/08571/FULL) for alterations including the removal of existing plant rooms, erection of 1 and 2 storey roof extensions at 4th and 5th floor levels (for office use Class E g), creation of roof terraces; erection of 2 storey rear extensions at ground and 1st floor levels with roof terraces, external alterations to the buildings front and rear elevations, alterations to the appearance of the passageway, infilling a front lightwell and works to the highway; NAMELY ommision of two doors at frontage, expansion of cycle parking and reception area, alterations to windows, minor changes to roof terrace planter layout and scheme.

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