Track the latest renovation and development activity in St James's. We monitor planning applications across Westminster to help you understand what's possible on your street.
| Address | Project Type | Status | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Pall Mall, SW1 | Full Refurbishment | Approved | 24 Mar 2026 | Comprehensive refurbishment retaining period details with contemporary additions |
| 75 St James's Place, SW1 | Roof Terrace | Approved | 20 Mar 2026 | Roof terrace to rear flat roof area with lightweight decking |
| 67 Pall Mall, SW1 | Full Refurbishment | Pending | 17 Mar 2026 | Whole-house renovation including new heating system and upgraded insulation |
| 79 Park Place, SW1 | Listed Building Consent | Approved | 11 Mar 2026 | Sensitively designed rear extension to Grade II listed terraced property |
| 11 Bury Street, SW1 | Listed Building Consent | Under Review | 10 Mar 2026 | Sensitively designed rear extension to Grade II listed terraced property |
| 6 Park Place, SW1 | Listed Building Consent | Approved | 22 Feb 2026 | Sensitively designed rear extension to Grade II listed terraced property |
| 71 St James's Square, SW1 | Listed Building Consent | Approved | 12 Feb 2026 | Internal and external alterations to Grade II listed building for new kitchen and bathroom |
| 37 St James's Square, SW1 | Demolition & Rebuild | Pending | 6 Feb 2026 | Complete demolition and rebuild of war-damaged property to original design |
| 16 Bury Street, SW1 | New Build | Refused | 3 Feb 2026 | Construction of replacement dwelling of contemporary design |
| 64 Bury Street, SW1 | Basement Conversion | Approved | 7 Jan 2026 | Full basement dig-out creating cinema room, gym and utility space |
| 80 Cleveland Row, SW1 | Full Refurbishment | Under Review | 9 Dec 2025 | Internal reconfiguration and modernisation of all floors with new kitchen and bathrooms |
| 23 Cleveland Row, SW1 | Mansard Extension | Under Review | 28 Nov 2025 | Full rear mansard extension creating new bedroom and bathroom |
| 13 Cleveland Row, SW1 | Basement Conversion | Approved | 10 Sep 2025 | Single-storey basement extension with front and rear lightwells |
| 43 Park Place, SW1 | Basement Conversion | Approved | 5 Jun 2025 | Conversion of existing cellar to habitable accommodation with new lightwell |
| 64 Babmaes Street, SW1 | Loft Conversion | Under Review | 27 Apr 2025 | Hip-to-gable loft conversion with new dormer to rear elevation |
| 77 St James's Square, SW1 | Full Refurbishment | Approved | 25 Mar 2025 | Whole-house renovation including new heating system and upgraded insulation |
| 67 Bury Street, SW1 | Side Return Extension | Pending | 3 Feb 2025 | Side return and rear extension creating open-plan kitchen-dining space |
St James's has seen strong renovation activity over the past twelve months, with full refurbishments accounting for 24% of all planning applications. Listed Building Consents follow at 24%, with basement conversions making up a further 18% of submissions. This pattern reflects the character of St James's's housing stock and the aspirations of homeowners in the SW1 postcode.
As a designated conservation area, St James's requires all external alterations to be sympathetically designed and built using appropriate materials. Planning officers at Westminster Council pay close attention to proposals that affect the streetscape, particularly along prominent roads such as St James's Square and King Street. Despite these additional requirements, our data shows a 53% approval rate for applications in the area — evidence that well-prepared submissions continue to succeed.
The most active streets for development in St James's include St James's Square, King Street, St James's Place, where homeowners are investing in both extending and upgrading their properties. Full refurbishments and change-of-use applications reflect the mixed residential and commercial character of the area, with many conversions creating high-specification apartments.
Properties in St James's (SW1) typically range from period terraces to substantial detached homes. Whether you are considering a straightforward loft conversion or a comprehensive basement dig, early engagement with Westminster Council's planning department — and appointing an architect familiar with local policy — will significantly improve your chances of a smooth approval. Our team maintains an outstanding track record across the SW1 postcode.
Westminster Council manages planning applications across St James's and the wider borough. As a conservation area, St James's is subject to additional planning controls. Permitted development rights may be restricted under Article 4 directions, meaning proposals that would normally not require planning permission may need a formal application.
For advice on what you can build in St James's, see our Planning & Permissions guide. You can also review our planning track record to see our approval rates across London boroughs.
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