Shopfront / commercial planning approval in Westminster
Based on decisions in the last 5 years, as of 18 May 2026.
Of 189 shopfront / commercial planning applications decided by Westminster in the last 5 years, 81% were approved. This is the council's track record for this kind of work. It is a useful gauge before you apply, not a guarantee for any one application.
Other work in Westminster
- Basement : 93% approved (469 decided)
- Extension : 84% approved (354 decided)
- Advertisement / signage : 84% approved (283 decided)
- Listed building / conservation : 88% approved (243 decided)
- Roof / fenestration : 90% approved (261 decided)
- Windows & doors : 94% approved (317 decided)
- Demolition : 94% approved (189 decided)
- Tree work : 99% approved (185 decided)
Method
Approval rate = approved ÷ (approved + refused) over the public planning decisions we hold for Westminster, matched to a type of work from the application description. We lead with the last few years so the figure reflects how Westminster decides today, with the longer record as context. A rate is only shown once there are enough decided applications for it to be reliable. We publish aggregate figures only, never an individual application or applicant name. Read the full method and limits.