The Ritz Hotel 150 - 156 Piccadilly London W1J 9BR

Pending 26/03335/ADLBC
Admin / proceduralListed buildings
Council
Westminster 3.7/10
Date received
20 May 2026
Date validated
20 May 2026
Postcode
W1J 9BR

Description

Details of any changes to the approved works to the existing building fabric and repair strategies pursuant to condition 13 of listed building dated 12.03.2026 (RN:25/07529/LBC)

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Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
Erection of a temporary bar within the Secret Garden area and associated works.
25/02850/LBC
2025 Approved
Erection of a temporary bar within the Secret Garden area and associated works.
25/02849/FULL
2025
The removal of internal secondary glazing and modification of windows to the second floor…
25/02290/LBC
2025
Temporary deconstruction of the north-eastern facade and three chimneys and their reconst…
25/00079/LBC
2024
Alterations and extensions to the Ritz Hotel and William Kent House including the change…
24/08537/LBC
2024 Approved
Retention of temporary fire escape staircase for 21 Arlington Street for a further tempor…
24/02865/FULL
2024 Approved
Retention of temporary fire escape staircase for 21 Arlington Street for a further tempor…
24/02866/LBC
2023 Approved
Installation of replacement windows to the guest rooms on the Piccadilly, Arlington Stree…
23/08081/LBC
2023
Foundation repairs and underpinning works in relation to William Kent House
23/05011/LBC
2023 Approved
Alterations and extensions to the Ritz Hotel and William Kent House including the change…
23/03928/LBC
2023 Approved
Alterations and extensions to the Ritz Hotel and William Kent House including the change…
23/00253/LBC
2022 Approved
Alterations and extensions to the Ritz Hotel and William Kent House including the change…
22/06711/LBC
2021 Approved
Alterations and extensions to the Ritz Hotel and William Kent House including the change…
21/07264/FULL
2021 Approved
Alterations and extensions to the Ritz Hotel and William Kent House including the change…
21/07265/LBC
2021 Approved
Formation of a pit and installation and connection of a temporary pumping chamber and sta…
21/07430/LBC
2021 Approved
Formation of a pit and installation and connection of a temporary pumping chamber and sta…
21/07429/FULL
2021 Approved
Alterations and extensions to the Ritz hotel at roof level and on the site of 22 Arlingto…
21/02960/LBC
2021 Approved
Alterations and extensions to the Ritz hotel at roof level and on the site of 22 Arlingto…
21/02959/FULL
2021 Approved
Temporary installation of acoustic screens in Palm Court.
21/07540/LBC
2021 Approved
Use of part basement and ground/lower ground entrance as a dual flexible use as hotel (C1…
21/04901/FULL
2021 Approved
Internal alterations and refurbishment.
21/04663/CLOPUD
2021 Approved
Internal alterations and refurbishment.
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2021 Approved
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21/03573/LBC
2021 Approved
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2025
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Rendering and painting the north facing side elevation. (Linked with 25/00156/LBC)
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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings