Planning applications in W1T

Display of digital panel to rear of a new communications kiosk

Installation of communications kiosk with defibrillator and digital display with associated removal of telephone kiosk.

Change of use from offices (Use Class E) to a single dwelling house (Use Class C3).

Display of internally illuminatef Fascia Sign and internally illuminated Projecting Sign

Refurbishment including external alterations to the BT Tower; partial demolition, remodelling and extension of the Base (Podium, Howland Building and base of the tower). Change of use of the existing telecommunications buildings (Sui Generis) to a hotel (Use Class C1) with flexible retail/restaurant/ food and beverage uses (Class E), bar (Sui Generis), exhibition/events/entertainment space (Sui Generis) at basement, lower ground and ground floor levels; flexible hotel (Class C1) / exhibition/ events/ entertainment space (Sui Generis) at Levels 1-4; and a top of the Tower visitor/events/entertainment experience (Sui Generis). Creation of new external square; terraces; and swimming pool at Level 6. Public realm, landscaping, cycle parking, waste storage and associated works.

External refurbishment and restoration of the BT Tower including facade replacement and replacement of glazed units; new stair core; insertion of second staircase, upgraded lifts; Works in association with the conversion of the existing buildings to a hotel (Use Class C1) with flexible retail/restaurant/ food and beverage uses (Class E), bar (Sui Generis), exhibition/events/entertainment space (Sui Generis) at basement, lower ground and ground floor levels; flexible hotel (Class C1) / exhibition/ events/ entertainment space (Sui Generis) at Levels 1-4; and a top of the Tower visitor/events/entertainment experience (Sui Generis). Creation of new external square; terraces; and swimming pool at Level 6. Public realm, landscaping, cycle parking, waste storage and associated works.

Details of external windows and doors (Condition 23d) and quench pipe details (Condition 23i) of planning permission 2021/3087/P dated 01/12/2022 for Variation of conditions 2 and 3 (approved plans), 4 (accessible units), 5 (wheelchair user dwellings) and 37 (residential mix) of planning permission 2017/0414/P, dated 15/01/2018 (as amended by 2018/1584/P, dated 30/09/2019 and 2021/3088/P, dated 12/07/2021) for the refurbishment of and alterations to the existing former Workhouse Building (Grade II listed) and North and South Houses (fronting onto Cleveland Street) to provide residential units (Class C3); demolition of part of South House and buildings at rear of Workhouse Building and redevelopment to provide a new building comprising commercial floor space (flexible use of Class B1 / D1 healthcare) and residential units (Class C3); and associated works including opening up of Bedford Passage, creation of public open space, landscaping works, and partial demolition of front boundary wall), namely to allow an increase in the overall number of dwellings and a change in housing tenure (reduction in the number of affordable dwellings), changes to 2nd floor window on former workhouse building, changes to internal and external design of new building, including additional basement level

Installation of 1x wrap round fascia sign, 2x roundels, 4x sets of builds up letters, 1x fret cut panel, 52.5mts of strip light and 1x set of vinyl text

Replacement of existing gazebo food stall with a kiosk for hot food takeaways

Erection of a roof extension, rear extensions and balconies, internal reconfiguration, replacement windows, new residential entrances, an evacuation lift, rooftop photovoltaic panels and associated cycle parking and (change of) use of upper floors (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th/roof) for residential and commercial on the ground floor and basement

Installation of a/c unit at below ground level, enclosure, and all associated works (retrospective).

Installation of a/c unit at below ground level, enclosure, and all associated works (retrospective).

Change of use from betting shop (sui generis) to martial arts studio (Class E).

Installation of a single gas pipe riser to the north-east side of the front elevation.

Details of all new doors and architraves, including sections, details of which must be sympathetic to the host building, including existing and proposed, where repair is proposed to windows WF03 at first floor, WS03 at second floor, plans showing where any missing cornices and skirtings are to be reinstated with moulding section pursuant to condition 3 (a, c and d) of listed building consent dated 25th March 2026 (RN:25/04604/LBC).

Details of Condition 4 (Plant Noise) pursuant to planning permission 2024/2020/P dated 12/09/2024 for minor refurbishment and rooftop works including an upgraded entrance and reception area, new cycle storage and associated end-of-trip facilities, new/replaced rooftop plant and plant enclosures, creation of a rooftop amenity area with pavilion structure, hard and soft rooftop landscaping, and all associated and ancillary works.

Advertisement consent for temporary hoarding signage to the front façade

Installation of new rooftop ventilation, heating, cooling and associated service systems.

Alterations to the ground floor façade and access of the building.

Stripping and relaying of the roof covering. Localised structural repair to the roof, chimney stack, rear elevation and first, second and third floor windows. Repairs to granite stallriser.

Partial discharge of condition 4 (Part C - Mezzanine details) of listed building consent 2024/5569/L dated 05/03/2026 for 'Internal alterations and refurbishment to upper flat, including addition of a mezzanine to rear studio and replacement of rear roof structure, installation of an air source heat pump and solar panels to facilitate the ongoing use of the property as a family dwelling (C3)'

Display of 1 x externally illuminated (trough-lit) hand-painted fascia lettering sign (following removal of existing projecting sign).

External alterations in connection with re-painting of ground floor shopfront and surrounding rusticated stucco, replacement of tiles on lower part of shopfront with render, and installation of signage (following removal of existing projecting sign).

Conversion of existing fifth-floor brown roof into communal roof terrace ancillary to office use; extension of existing rear secondary escape stair; replacement of plant; alterations to existing fourth-floor roof terrace; and alterations to front elevation including replacement of existing coloured glass panels.

Display of an internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 1.32m x 0.2m; an non-illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.85m x 0.129m; and three internally illuminated projecting signs measuring 0.575m x 0.72m.

Partial replacement and alteration of the existing shopfront at 89 Charlotte Street, including the creation of a dedicated entrance; roof-level alterations; erection of a fourth-floor extension; and associated alterations to the rear elevation and fenestration.

Amendments to planning permission dated 7th January 2025 (RN: 24/02202/FULL) for, 'Alteration, extension and refurbishment of existing office buildings at 68-71 Newman Street and 9 -12 Berners Mews as part of their reunification, demolition of existing structure at level 6 at Newman Street, erection of a two storey roof extension set back from the parapet provisioning additional office floorspace (Class E) and installation of roof plant and lift overrun, and horizontal extensions to existing office floorplates, infilling of lightwell, reprovision of terraces, alongside alterations to existing elevations including replacement windows and associated works, the relocation of the entrance at ground floor level on Newman Street, alongside the delivery of cycle parking and end of trip facilities, and all associated and ancillary works'; Namely, to allow amendments arising from detailed design development comprising: a new pavement light to Newman Street for basement smoke ventilation; rationalisation and partial lowering of the roof, relocation of the photovoltaic panels to the lift overrun and associated roof access provisions including ladders, guarding, and a new access door and louvre to the Berners Mews elevation; the replacement of Juliet balconies with openable windows; a reduction in window height within one bay to accommodate a retained structural beam; an amended entrance steps material.

Display of 5 x non-illuminated vinyl graphics applied to inside face of glazing.

Change of use Class E (commercial) to Class C1 (hotel) with internal alterations.

Details of odour abatement equipment required by condition 6 of planning permission (Ref: 2022/3904/P) dated 12/02/2024 for Installation of 3 air conditioning units on the roof of the rear extension and installation of new kitchen extract duct at low level to be connected to existing riser duct in association with commercial unit on the basement and ground floor.

Details required by condition 4 (windows and doors) of planning permission ref: 2025/0223/P dated 19/01/2026 for excavation of lightwell and alterations to fenestration.

Display of 1x internally illuminated fascia sign and 1x internally illuminated projecting sign.

Installation of two condenser units and associated supply and extract grilles within an existing rooftop service area at first floor roof level

Installation of two condenser units and associated supply and extract grilles within an existing rooftop service area at first floor roof level

Display of replacement signage, including 1 x internally illuminated (hallo-lit) fascia lettering sign; 1 x externally illuminated projecting sign; logo and lettering on new fabric/valance to existing awning; and brand manifestation on window and door glazing.

Display of two internal illuminated fascia signs measuring 0.08m x 0.495m and two internally illuminated menu boards measuring 0.435m x 0.35m.

Installation of replacement shopfront.

Removal and repositioning of modern timber and plasterboard partitions.

Installation of Pulsehub with integrated digital screens and emergency functionality including provision of a defibrillator.

Installation of Pulsehub with integrated digital screens and emergency functionality including provision of a defibrillator.

Application under Section 106A(3) to modify the Section 106 Agreement associated with planning permission 2021/3087/P (Appeal Ref: APP/X5210/W/22/3300894 dated 01/12/2022) to amend clauses 4.2.2 (Bedford Passage Access Requirement), 4.5.4 (Community Involvement Programme Plan), 4.11.3 and 4.11.5 (Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Plan), 4.18.2 (Service Management Plan) and 4.19.3 (Sustainability Plan), namely to allow occupation of the Workhouse prior to completion of the remaining development and prior to the submission and approval of the full post-completion reviews and associated site-wide management plans.

Display of externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.50m x 0.50m; internally illuminated (letters only) fascia sign measuring 0.24m x 0.95m.

Use of site as Fruit Kiosk, Mobile Catering Trailer

Variation of Condition 2 of planning permission dated 28 October 2025 (RN: 25/05540/FULL) for, "Change of use from Sui Generis (clubhouse building) to Sui Generis (clubhouse building and temporary overnight accommodation and facilities)"; NAMELY, to allow extension of operating period from a 6 month period to a 9-month period (i.e. between 1 October and 31 June) each year. (Application under Section 73 of the Act).

Replacement of the existing aluminium shopfront with a painted timber shopfront.

Replacement of the existing aluminium shopfront with a painted timber shopfront.

Display of a scaffold shroud (with 1:1 replica image of building façade) on south-east and north-east elevations during a period of maintenance works and repair, including an inset advertisement panel (11.1m wide x 6.1m high) located around the corner elevation, for a temporary period from 08/09/2026 until 31/03/2027.

Amalgamation of two existing flats into a single residential unit; erection of a roof extension; replacement of front and rear windows; and associated external alterations.

Amalgamation of two existing flats into a single residential unit; erection of a roof extension; replacement of front and rear windows; and associated internal and external alterations.

Amendments to planing permission dated 11 May 2026 (RN: 26/01767/FULL) for the: External alterations to the facade of the Rathbone Hotel including replacement of first-floor windows and associated works. NAMELY, to allow the submission of revision to the approved first-floor front elevation window design.