Planning applications in W1W
We hold 132 planning applications for the W1W postcode area, 61 of them submitted in the past year. 92% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 58 days. The area is covered by Westminster.
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Recent applications in W1W
Alterations to a 4 storey warehouse to include changes to rear fenestration, the formation of a small external plant, replacement of existing lanterns with walk on glass roof lights, new decking to existing roof terrace and changes to the existing mansard to allow the formation of new bifolding doors.
Complete removal and replacement of facade cladding system.
Details of samples 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 5 of planning permission dated 20th February 2025(RN:24/09057/FULL)
Details of samples 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 planning permission dated 24th April 2025 (RN:25/01023/FULL)
Detailed drawings and a management plan of a planting scheme for the proposed planters pursuant to condition 8 of planning permission dated 27 March 2026 (RN:25/08537/FULL)
Extension of existing rear external steel fire escape staircase by one floor to the fifth floor with associated alterations to openings.
Detailed planting scheme and an associated biodiversity management plan; pursuant to Condition 24 of planning permission dated 10th November 2025 (25/02820/FULL)
The erection of residential rear roof extension, rear first floor extension and external terraces, adjustment of rear facade window positions, installation of a dormer window and multipane windows to No.10 to match No.12, refurbishment of all existing windows, installation of plant equipment and associated works.
Replacement of entrance door.
Display of externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.25m x 3.31m, an internally illuminated projecting blade sign measuring 0.60m x 0.60m, and one non-illuminated vinyl graphic applied to glazing.
Application for Prior Approval under Class MA, Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the conversion of the existing office accommodation (Class E) to provide 6 residential dwellings.
Installation of community garden parklet for a temporary period of 2 years
Amendments to planning permission dated 10th November (RN 25/02820/FULL) for the alterations including opening of laundry building within the central courtyard at ground floor level; excavation to lower sections of the existing lower ground floor accommodation; erection of an infill extension at lower ground floor level with courtyard above; erection of dummy mansard to the rear of All Saints House to screen new plant; all in connection with the use of part lower ground, part ground and part ground upper floors as 29 units for short to medium stay temporary visitor accommodation (sui generis); use of part lower ground, part ground and part first floor as an event space (Sui Generis); use of part ground floor as lounge/co-working space (Class E); and provision of plant ancillary to the building at basement level. NAMELY, amendments to the wording of Condition 11, to broaden the function of the ground floor level space beyond its use by occupiers of the visitor accommodation in the building for working, socialising, entertaining, dining or as a co-working space, and to allow for the display or retail sale of goods, other than hot food as permitted by Class E(a).
Variation of conditions 1 and 6 of planning permission dated 20 February 2025 (RN: 24/09057/FULL) for the: Installation of replacement facades on the Mortimer Street and Wells Street frontages; redecoration of brick facades; installation of replacement double glazed windows; creation of new windows in the western facing party wall; replacement of an existing gate with a brick wall with access doors on Bywell Place; installation of new balconies at first, second and third floor levels. NAMELY, to allow amendments to the facade design, introduction of an entrance canopy to the Well Street facade and Mortimer Street facade, and changes to the approved brickwork render colour.
Replacement of three existing UPVC windows with new double glazed timber sash windows.
Installation of 8no. antennas, 2no. 300mm dishes, 2no. equipment cabinets and ancillary works thereto.
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission dated 17 October 2014 (RN: 14/07298/FULL) which itself varied condition 2 of planning permission dated 6 May 2004 (RN: 03/09722), for alterations, including extension of existing fire escape staircase in connection with use of first to fifth floors for educational purposes (Class D1) as an annexe to Portland Place School at 56-58 Portland Place). NAMELY, to allow the extension of planning permission for educational use until 31 December 2032.
Installation of air to air heat pumps.
Installation of overlay and durable waterproofing system to flat roof. Linked with 26/03957/LBC
Installation of overlay and durable waterproofing system to flat roof. Linked with 26/03956/FULL
Display of an internally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.54m X 0.55m.
Display of an externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.25m x 3.317m; an an internally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.6m x 0.6m.
Installation of ten external wall hung condenser units on rear elevation.
Display of non illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.50m x 0.83m.
Details of operational management plan and details to us evidencing the steps taken to advertise public access, engagement with community groups, the number of visitors to the chapel and the number of bookings by any community groups to the first-floor chapel; pursuant to condition 13 and 31 of planning permission dated 10th November 2025 (RN 25/02820/FULL)
Installation of three air-conditioning units including pipework cored through the staircase external wall and routed up to the flat roof.
Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission dated 8 August 2023 (23/01673/FULL) for: Internal and external alterations including installation of passenger lift within entrance porch with extension in height to 2nd floor. Relocation and replacement of external staircase to west lightwell with new railings to pavement. Installation of glass roof to central courtyard. Installation of two air conditioning units within front lightwell on Margaret Street. General works of repair and refurbishment and replacement of services throughout. Namely, to allow replacement of three existing UPVC windows with new double glazed timber sash windows instead of single glazed timber sash windows and secondary glazing as approved.
Internal refurbishment scheme alongside minor external alterations to provide signage.
Installation of replacement aluminium double glazed windows to match the existing to flat 2 at sixth floor level.
Installation of ventilation grilles to ground floor shopfront to serve basement plant room (AHU).
Installation of a new entrance door in the existing shopfront.
Display of two non-illuminated window posters measuring 3.32m x 2.98m and 3.32m x 3m. (Retrospective)
Installation of two new louvres to existing lightwell; new entry door to basement from existing lightwell; new louvre doors at ground floor level for new power substation; replacement of external windows; replacement of external doors; replacement of curtain wall glazing; new lift shaft and overrun at roof level; reconfigured railings at roof level; alterations and reinstatement of existing railings.
Display of two externally illuminated fascia signs measuring 0.375m x 0.575, 0.17m x 0.28m, one non illuminated fasica sign measuring 0.48m x 0.87m and two non illuminated projecting sins measuring 0.5m x 0.783m, 0.3m x 0.385m.
Installation of three new dry riser inlets to serve Princess House, 50-60 Eastcastle Street, as part of a wider fire safety enhancement strategy.
The erection of rear roof extension, rear first floor extension and external terraces, internal alterations to create level floorplates and associated adjustment of rear facade window positions, installation of a dormer window and multipane windows to 10 to match 12, refurbishment of all existing windows, installation of plant equipment and associated works.
Details of samples (photos) of the facing materials and planting scheme pursuant to Conditions 6 and 7 of planning permission dated 19 February 2026 (RN25/05877/FULL) (Linked 26/02030/ADLBC)
Details of samples (photos) of the facing materials pursuant to Condition 3 of Listed Building Consent dated 19 February 2026 (RN25/05878/LBC) (Linked 26/02031/ADFULL)
Display of two sets of back lit fascia lettering signs.
External alterations to Riding House comprising the removal of combustible cladding materials, including render systems, HPL cladding and timber decking and their replacement with noncombustible render, non-combustible cladding, aluminium decking and associated fire safety works across all elevations.
Variation of condition 4 of planning permission dated 15th August 2024 (RN 24/02645/FULL) for the installation of diesel back-up generator on the first floor terrace. NAMELY, to amend the condition to clarify that the generator may be used to maintain essential operational, financial, and security systems during power outages; Confirm that it will not be used for commercial energy supply or grid-support services such as STOR; and Retain the approved noise limits and testing restrictions to ensure there is no additional environmental impact.
Details of the ways in which you will protect the street trees adjacent to the application site on Hallam Street pursuant to condition 10 of planning permission dated 19th November 2025 (RN:25/02173).
Change of use of ground floor of 9 Weymouth Street, a Commercial, Business, Services (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA (Commercial, business and service to dwelling houses).
Change of use of existing building to form 6 residential flats (Class C3), alterations to rear fenestration pattern, erection of single storey lower ground floor extension within rear lightwell to provide additional residential floorspace (Class C3) and replacement of an existing window with a door at front ground floor level.
Removal of bath and installation of level access shower including associated works
Variation of condition 5 of planning permission dated 10 April 2024 (RN 24/01062/FULL) which in itself varied condition 5 of planning permission dated 14 March 2022 (RN: 22/00665/FULL) which in itself varied a previous planning permission for the use of the public highway for the placing of three tables and eight chairs in two areas measuring 3.5m x 1.5m and 1.6m x 1.5m in connection with the existing public house; NAMELY, to allow continued use of the area for a further two years. NAMELY, to allow the continued use of the area for a further 2 years.
Details of appropriate arrangements to secure measures to mitigate the potential increased demand for on-street residents car parking in the vicinity of the site pursuant to condition 18 of planning permission dated 19 November 2025 (RN: 25/04301/FULL).
Display of a non-illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.35m x 1.57m and one non-illuminated hanging sign to no.161 measuring 0.43m x 0.43m.
Details of appropriate arrangements to secure measures to mitigate the potential increased demand for on-street residents car parking in the vicinity of the site pursuant to condition 4 of prior approval dated 11 March 2025 (RN: 25/00247/P3JPA).
Variation of Conditions 27 and 33 of planning permission dated 10 November 2025 (RN: 25/02820/FULL) for 'Alterations including opening of laundry building within the central courtyard at ground floor level; excavation to lower sections of the existing lower ground floor accommodation; erection of an infill extension at lower ground floor level with courtyard above; erection of dummy mansard to the rear of All Saints House to screen new plant; all in connection with the use of part lower ground, part ground and part ground upper floors as 29 units for short to medium stay temporary visitor accommodation (sui generis); use of part lower ground, part ground and part first floor as an event space (Sui Generis); use of part ground floor as lounge/co-working space (Class E); and provision of plant ancillary to the building at basement level'; NAMELY to create an additional unit of short to medium stay temporary visitor accommodation at lower ground floor level.