Green light for plan to refurbish Westminster’s grade I-listed Smith Square Hall

By Tom Lowe2026-03-13T10:16:00

Restoration of 18th century church signed off despite concerns over plans to remove historic fabric

Burrell Foley Fischer’s plans to refurbish and restore Thomas Archer’s grade I-listed Smith Square Hall in Westminster have been granted planning approval.

Westminster council approved the scheme for building operator Sinfonia Smith Square using delegated powers last week, despite concerns over proposals to remove historic staircases in the 18th century former church.

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