Top Flat 48 St Stephen's Gardens London W2 5NJ

Pending 26/02929/NMA
Date received
5 May 2026
Date validated
5 May 2026
Postcode
W2 5NJ

Description

Amendments to planning permission dated 9th May 2025 (RN: 25/01380/FULL) forConversion of existing rear flat roof to an external terrace to include new balustrade and new external floor finish; replacement of existing windows to front and rear elevations with timber double-glazed sash windows; installation of rooflights; and replacement of existing fourth floor rear window with a French door for access to proposed external terrace. Namely, to allow proposed rear terrace balustrade extent and fixing detail, associated fixing detail for proposed timber hit and miss privacy screen and proposed fourth floor rear window detail.

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
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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