Planning applications in W1B
We hold 214 planning applications for the W1B postcode area, 99 of them submitted in the past year. 90% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 63 days. The area is covered by Westminster.
Councils covering W1B
Recent applications in W1B
Installation of a ventilation louvre within an existing third-floor window opening and associated mechanical ventilation equipment; internal alterations to reconfigure the Level 3 lounge, including new partitions, bar fit-out and associated building services. (Linked with 26/06386/FULL)
Details of Acoustic Report pursuant to conditions 10 and 13 of planning permission dated 21st July 2025 (RN:25/01644/FULL)
Alterations to internal partitions, door openings, doors and floor finishes.
Installation of non-illuminated vinyl display to shopfront glazing on Regent Street and Glasshouse Street for a temporary period from 7 September 2026 until 1 March 2027.
Display of non-illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.27m x 1.32m; non illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.50m x 0.75m; and graphics to the shopfront glazing.
Display of Christmas arches in doorways measuring 3.1m x 8.6m, and guard sentry boxes between the doors on the pavement for a temporary period from 01 November 2025 until 10 January 2026.
Refurbishment and extension of Roxburghe House and (unlisted) 39 and 40 Margaret Street, including new stair and lift core extension, UKPN substation and creation of localised openings in party walls to link the buildings; replacement of windows; internal and external improvements to upgrade the existing building fabric and introduction of core extension and plant enclosures at roof level of the buildings; facade cleaning; and associated ancillary works. At Roxburghe House: creation of rooftop terrace and pavilion; alterations to entrances; and lowering of some roof level windows. At Margaret Street (unlisted): replacement of ground floor slab, upward extension of the building and chimneys to provide an additional floor, plus creation of a roof terrace and pavilion at level 05; a new office entrance with glazed frontage, extension behind rear façade; and associated ancillary works. (Linked with 26/05748/FULL)
Replacement of all non-original windows, previously proposed windows and relevant external glazed doors with new painted windows and new glazed painted external doors that encompass vacuum glazing together with reinstatement of suitable joinery profiles throughout. (Linked with 26/04113/LBC)
Display of non illuminated fascia sign measuring 4.1m X 0.3m and externally illuminated hanging sign 0.65m X 0.65m
Installation of illuminated festive decorations for a temporary period. (Linked with 26/05313/ADV)
Display of illuminated festive decorations for a temporary period. (Linked with 26/05478/LBC)
Details of new windows pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 21 July 2025 (RN: 25/01644/FULL)
Detailed drawings of visual screening for the new plant in the front area lightwell pursuant to Condition 6 of planning permission dated 27th June 2025 (RN: 25/03113/FULL).
Display of two non - illuminated fasica signs each measuring 0.15m x 1.50m sings on Regent Street and Maddox Street. (Linked with 26/05122/LBC)
Installation of two sings on Regent Street and Maddox Street facades. (Linked with 26/05121/ADV)
Installation of a new entrance door within the existing shopfront at ground floor level; a new door opening within the existing glazed shopfront and fitting a single, inward-opening, painted timber framed glazed entrance door.
Display of strings of LED lights suspended on catenary wires on 25 crossings on Regent Street for temporary period from 04 October 2026 until 22 January 2027.
Details of installation of services and related fixtures pursuant to condition 8 (partial) of listed building consent dated 10 June 2025 (RN: 25/01205/LBC)
Internal alterations and refurbishment.
Installation of new and replacement plant at second and fifth floor levels and new ventilation supply/extract for cafe; installation of 'Burberry' clock to Regent Street elevation. (Linked to 26/04791/LBC)
Internal and external works including removal of modern internal fit-out, internal reconfiguration and alterations, plant and services, insertion of new partitions, doors and openings for services, together with new signage, a clock and awning, and minor works to the existing facade. (Linked to 26/04790/FULL)
Installation of seating, feature trees and planters within Quadrant Arcade.
Display of five externally illuminated Christmas garlands measuring 5.6m x 4.84, 3.69m x 4.84m, 4.84m x 3.285m, 4.84m x 3.495m, 5.6m x 4.84m.
Refurbishment of the existing five story building, including a new lift and stair core, refurbished office space including a new mezzanine, Replacement of all existing windows and doors, including the glazed screen at ground floor level. At roof level, a new terrace will be formed with a new low level glazed access. Existing mansard will have two new dormers and installation of a new condensor units located on an existing plant gantry on the rear facade.
Display of one internally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.7m x 0.28m and two internally illuminated 'light boxes' with lettering to the front elevation measuring 0.33m x 0.17m.
Display of an internally illuminated projecting sign measuring 1.2m x 0.35m.
Installation of new louvre
Internal alterations to the rear of the first floor comprise the removal of existing non-original internal partitions associated with the WC/shower block and kitchen within the closet wing. All fixtures, fittings, and non-original doors within these areas will be removed. Suspended ceilings will also be taken down to reinstate the original ceiling heights and proportions of the principal rooms. The proposals include the installation of a new WC and tea point, together with associated partitioning. In addition, a new opening will be formed to provide a visual and physical connection between the library/study and the rear seating area. This will be detailed with matching cornices and skirtings to ensure the works are sympathetic to, and consistent with, the character and appearance of the existing historic fabric.
Creation of new roof louvred screens to enclose new roof mounted plant.
Removal of an existing roof lantern and infilling of the opening with a new insulated timber roof construction at third floor roof level; replacement of three existing rooflights with new thermally improved rooflights at fifth floor roof level; and associated repair, waterproofing and roof works at 66 Portland Place. (Linked with 26/04082/LBC)
Installation of replacement all non-original windows and relevant external glazed doors with new painted windows and new glazed painted external doors together with reinstatement of suitable joinery profiles throughout.
Removal of an existing roof lantern and infilling of the opening with a new insulated timber roof construction at third floor roof level; replacement of three existing rooflights with new thermally improved rooflights at fifth floor roof level; and associated repair, waterproofing and roof works at 66 Portland Place. (Linked with 26/04081/FULL)
Display of a non-illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.2m x 1.55m.
Installation of two air conditioning units located at roof level. Linked with 26/03859/LBC
Details of facing materials pursuant to condition 16 of planning permission dated 30 July 2024 (RN: 24/02160/FULL).
Installation of two air conditioning units located at roof level Linked with 26/03858/FULL
Details of the new lightning protection pursuant to the partial discharge of condition 7 (part 8) of listed building consent dated 11th June 2025 (RN: 25/01205/LBC).
Use of the public highway for the placing of tables and chairs outside 11 premises within Heddon Street between the hours of 08:00 - 01:00 and associated works
Internal alterations to newly refurbished walls, ceiling and associated internal features such as new fitted joinery.
Samples (photographs and specification)of the facing materials you will use, including glazing, and elevations and roof plans annotated to show where the materials are to be located; pursuant to condition 3 of Listed building consent dated 30 July 2024 (RN 24/02163/LBC)
Installation of LED transparent window displays internally installed on Hanover Street elevation measuring 2.00m x 6.00m. (Linked with 26/03776/LBC)
Installation of LED transparent window displays internally installed on Hanover Street elevation. (Linked with 26/03775/ADV)
Display of non-illuminated external shopfront display measuring 4.5m x 9.215m for a temporary period from 25 June 2026 to 13 July 2026.
Alterations to the Kingly Court entrance.
Erection of a new permanent openable roof structure and associated mechanical services equipment at Kingly Court, Soho.
Display of non-illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.18m x 1.15m, non-illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.73m x 0.70m, lettering on green fabric awning measuring 0.11m x 4.00m, and vinyl lettering applied to clear glazing. (Linked with 26/03407/FULL)
Internal alterations at basement level
Removal of the existing metal railings to the lightwell area at street level; levelling of the raised platform and resurfacing with paving slabs to match the adjoining pavement.
Details of an updated version of the Whole Life Carbon Assessment hereby approved at each of the following stages of development prior to commencement of any work on site including all works of deconstruction and demolition pursuant to condition 24 (A) of planning permission dated 17th March 2026 (RN:24/06571/FULL)
External alterations to Swallow Street, including the removal of an entrance to reinstate the full glazing to the retail unit fronting on Swallow Street, installation of a replacement canopy above the refurbished office door and the removal of an existing step with a stone ramp. Installation of replacement plant equipment at fifth floor level and within the extended lift motor room. Introduction of an amenity roof terrace at second floor level with a new double door opening. Alongside, the installation of proposed new steel windows incorporating louvred grilles on the Sackville Street elevation and associated works, including masonry cleaning. Internal works including the removal of the existing restaurant entrance corridor, removal of internal dropped ceiling and raised floor finishes, panelling and wall finishes, existing services, modern fixtures and fittings, existing partitions and doors. Enlargement and refurbishment of the existing reception space; refurbishment of existing internal doors, windows and the internal main stair; reinstatement of heritage doors; replacement of existing fire escape stairs and fire escape doors; removal of existing service lift and replacement within the existing and enlarged lift shaft; introduction of louvres to the lightwell; and application of intumescent spray coating to underside of existing floor slabs. Alongside, works to windows, including installation of abseil points to internal window reveals, refurbishment of existing secondary glazing and introduction of new secondary glazing where none is present, and other associated works. [Linked to 26/03037/FULL]