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
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: Cities of London and Westminster
- LSOA: Westminster 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
232 planning applications found near St John's Wood.
- - 16 Hill Road London NW8 9QG
2 x sycamores (front) the trees were last pruned in December 2022. In the past you have given permission for the pruning of both trees back to the previous points of pruning. Our request this time is
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Alexandra Centre (Former Jack Taylor School) Ainsworth Way London NW8 0SR
Heritage Agreement Method Statement for installation of equipment for monitoring and conservation management of ground movements due to below-ground tunnelling works for construction of HS2 railway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - 2026/1277/HS2 - Alexandra Centre (Former Jack Taylor School) Ainsworth Way London NW8 0SR
Heritage Agreement Method Statement for installation of equipment for monitoring and conservation management of ground movements due to below-ground tunnelling works for construction of HS2 railway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Schedule 18 - Heritage Agreement | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-05-01 - - 62 Marlborough Place London NW8 0PL
T1 Robinia: Reduce by approx 3m from the height and width to previous points Routine Maintenance
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 126 Hamilton Terrace London NW8 9UT
Repair, maintenance and like-for-like renewal of defective building fabric, together with the removal of later non-original internal elements and renewal of services using existing routes. Externally,
Status: Undecided | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Gainsborough Communal Garden Gainsborough Gardens London NW3 1BJ
DD 5 Day Notice (TPO REF: A2) IN COMMUNAL GARDENS: 1 x Willow (T1) - Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - 2026/1473/T - Gainsborough Communal Garden Gainsborough Gardens London NW3 1BJ
DD 5 Day Notice (TPO REF: A2) IN COMMUNAL GARDENS: 1 x Willow (T1) - Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: (TPO) Notification of Emergency Works to Dead/Dangerous Tree(s) | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-04-27 - - 1 Clifton Hill London NW8 0QE
Details of brick samples pursuant to condition 5 of planning permission dated 10 September 2025 (RN: 25/06173/FULL)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 13 Loudoun Road London NW8 0LP
T1 Oak (Quercus spp.) - Carry out a selective crown reduction of approximately 1.5 metres, reducing back to previous points of reduction where appropriate. The works will be undertaken to manage overa
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 28 Blenheim Road London NW8 0LX
Internal alterations to allow for a larger utility, nannys bedroom, and shower room at lower ground floor level, and relocation of the kitchen to the raised ground floor. (Linked to 26/01830/FULL)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - St Johns Wood Barracks Ordnance Hill London NW8 6PT
Detailed drawings at a scale of 1:20 of the windows, doors, balustrades and railings of Block 4B relating to the partial discharge of condition 31 of planning permission dated 23rd May 2024 (RN: 24/00
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - 2026/1281/HS2 - Alexandra Road Estate Ainsworth Way London NW8
Heritage Agreement Method Statement for installation of equipment for monitoring and conservation management of ground movements due to below-ground tunnelling works for construction of HS2 railway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Schedule 18 - Heritage Agreement | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-04-02 - - 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 ro
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 22 Norfolk Road London NW8 6HG
Installation of a stairlift to front staircase of 22 Norfolk Road. (Linked with 26/01909/LBC)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 1 Clifton Hill London NW8 0QE
Variation of condition 1 of planning permission dated 27th 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 | Type: Full | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 22 Clifton Hill London NW8 0QG
T2 Sycamore. Carry out a crown reduction to previous pruning points as casts large shade area over court yard garden. current height of 13m approx will be 11-11.5m after pruning Spread is no more than
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 32 Abbey Gardens London NW8 9AT
Remodel an existing area of hardstanding at the front of the property, replacing the brick pavers with Yorkstone, and adjusting the levels to remove trip hazards and create a unified surface. [Linked
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 32 Abbey Gardens London NW8 9AT
Remodel an existing area of hardstanding at the front of the property, replacing the brick pavers with Yorkstone, and adjusting the levels to remove trip hazards and create a unified surface. [Linked
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 61 Abbey Road London NW8 0AD
Installation of aluminium framed sliding hatch within the existing opening, and repainting of entrance UPVC doors to match existing shopfront.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 21 Abbey Gardens London NW8 9AS
Replacement of non-original windows with slimline double-glazed timber sashes. (Linkedwith 26/00791/FULL)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-03-26
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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.
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Planning Activity in St John's Wood
In the last 24 months, 384 planning applications were submitted near St John's Wood. Of these, 86% 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 (112), full planning applications (77), discharge of conditions (67). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 44 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 331 applications
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