St John's Wood, Westminster - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near St John's Wood, Westminster - Greater London.
Westminster - Greater London · England · settlement
Planning applications in St John's Wood are administered by City Of Westminster. View the full City Of Westminster planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About St John's Wood
St John's Wood is a vibrant district located in the City of Westminster, approximately 2.5 miles northwest of Charing Cross. Bordered by Regent's Park and Primrose Hill to the east and Edgware Road to the west, it shares its northern boundary with the Swiss Cottage area of Hampstead and Lisson Grove to the south. This well-connected area is notable for its rich history and diverse community, making it a key location for planning applications and urban development initiatives.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Westminster
- Parliamentary constituency: Queen's Park and Maida Vale
- LSOA: Westminster 009H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near St John's Wood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St John's Wood.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for St John's Wood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
581 planning applications found near St John's Wood.
- 2026/2910/L - 34 Queen's Grove London NW8 6HN
Erection of replacement two storey rear extension and associated external alterations including replacement windows to main house, infill of lower ground floor terrace to annex building and installati
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-10 - 2026/2466/P - 34 Queen's Grove London NW8 6HN
Erection of replacement two storey rear extension and associated external alterations including replacement windows to main house, infill of lower ground floor terrace to annex building and installati
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder Application | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-10 - - 34 Queen's Grove London NW8 6HN
Erection of replacement two storey rear extension and associated external alterations including replacement windows to main house, infill of lower ground floor terrace to annex building and installati
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-10
View full details - 2026/1182/P - Rowley Way and Ainsworth Way Alexandra Road Estate London NW8
Replacement of existing maintenance / roof access ladders to flank walls to Blocks B1, B2, B3 (Rowley Way) and Blocks C1, C2, C3 (Ainsworth Way) with new lockable hooped ladders.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Permission | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-08 - 2026/1313/L - Rowley Way and Ainsworth Way Alexandra Road Estate London NW8
Replacement of existing maintenance / roof access ladders to flank walls to Blocks B1, B2, B3 (Rowley Way) and Blocks C1, C2, C3 (Ainsworth Way) with new lockable hooped ladders.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-08 - 26/04503/TCA · Received: Tue 07 Jul 2026 · Validated: Tue 07 Jul 2026 - 19 Belgrave Gardens London NW8 0QY
T1- Lime tree - Fell tree to ground level - Front of house gets no light as there is a big Sycamore on one side and another big Lime tree on the other. - Also the tree being right next to the railling
Status: Undecided | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-07-07 - - 34 Queen's Grove London NW8 6HN
Erection of replacement two storey rear extension and associated external alterations including replacement windows to main house, infill of lower ground floor terrace to annex building and installati
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-05
View full details - 2026/2711/P - 1 Belmont Court Loudoun Road London NW8 0AN
Erection of a first floor side extension and relocation of an existing A/C unit above the roof of the proposed extension with associated screening.
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder Application | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-30 - - 1 Belmont Court Loudoun Road London NW8 0AN
Erection of a first floor side extension and relocation of an existing A/C unit above the roof of the proposed extension with associated screening.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - 26/04180/TCA · Received: Wed 24 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 24 Jun 2026 - 8 Norfolk Road London NW8 6HE
T1 false acacia- Reduce to just distal of the most recent reduction points. T7 horse chestnut- Reduce to just distal of the most recent reduction points at about 10m above ground level T8 horse chestn
Status: Undecided | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-06-24 - 26/04300/TCA · Received: Wed 24 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 24 Jun 2026 - 12A Norfolk Road London NW8 6HE
T2 bay Remove entirely including stumps and roots where accessible. Reason Structural damage to neighbouring wall
Status: Undecided | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-06-24 - - 25 Ordnance Hill London NW8 6PR
Amalgamation of two flats to create a family sized home, including internal reconfiguration and rationalisation of access; extension of the rear lightwell including new access stair; removal of existi
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - 26/04098/ADFULL · Received: Mon 22 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - 4 Clifton Hill London NW8 0QG
Details of method statement and tree protection plan, drawings of a hard and soft landscaping scheme: pursuant to condition 5 and 6 of planning permission dated 27th May 2026 (RN 26/01071/FULL)
Status: Undecided | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-06-22 - - 59 Blenheim Terrace London NW8 0EJ
Installation of new air conditioning units to the main flat roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - Ground Floor Flat 44 Marlborough Place London NW8 0PL
Details of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the extension; pursuant to condition 3 of planning permission dated 5th June 2026 (RN 26/00450/FULL)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - 62 Carlton Hill London NW8 0ET
T1: Lime (16m): Re-pollard to previous points removing approximately 2m of growth to keep tree at a size suitable for its location and as part of regular maintenance
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - 26/04049/FULL · Received: Thu 18 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 - 59 Blenheim Terrace London NW8 0EJ
Installation of new air conditioning units to the main flat roof.
Status: Undecided | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-06-18 - 26/04022/ADFULL · Received: Thu 18 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 - Ground Floor Flat 44 Marlborough Place London NW8 0PL
Details of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the extension; pursuant to condition 3 of planning permission dated 5th June 2026 (RN 26/00450/FULL)
Status: Undecided | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-06-18 - 26/03997/FULL · Received: Wed 17 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 17 Jun 2026 - 1 Clifton Hill London NW8 0QE
Variation of condition 1 of planning permission dated 27 October 2025 (RN: 25/06173/FULL) for the: Erection of side extension at ground floor and part-first floor; use of the existing rear extension r
Status: Undecided | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-06-17 - - 124 Loudoun Road London NW8 0ND
T1 Bay: Reduce by 2-3 meters back to previous to reduce shading and loading on pruning points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-06-17
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A brief summary of St John's Wood in Westminster - Greater London
St John's Wood is a vibrant district located in the City of Westminster, approximately 2.5 miles northwest of Charing Cross. Bordered by Regent's Park and Primrose Hill to the east and Edgware Road to the west, it shares its northern boundary with the Swiss Cottage area of Hampstead and Lisson Grove to the south. This well-connected area is notable for its rich history and diverse community, making it a key location for planning applications and urban development initiatives.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes St John's Wood a particularly low-crime area.
St John's Wood has 20 conservation areas within its boundaries: Paddington Green, Lisson Grove, Alexandra Road, St Johns Wood, Fisherton Street Estate, Elsworthy, South Hampstead, Portman Estate, St John's Wood, Parkhill, Regent's Park, Redington Frognall, Maida Vale, Eton, Dorset Square, West End Green, Priory Road, Fitzjohns Netherhall, Belsize Park, No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, St John's Wood planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in St John's Wood
In the last 24 months, 756 planning applications were submitted near St John's Wood. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. St John's Wood maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near St John's Wood were tree works (194), discharge of conditions (147), full planning applications (134). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 565 smaller schemes were submitted.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 7 were dismissed (13% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 128 applications
- Refused: 20 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 598 applications
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