Planning applications in Fitzrovia West, May 2023

Westminster Council has validated a number of planning applications in Fitzrovia West during May 2023.

Among the list of applications open for public consultation are: extension and roof terrace at 70 Margaret Street; roof extension at Flat 4, 146 Great Portland Street; plant equipment at 51 Margaret Street; alterations to Bywell Place elevation of 34 Mortimer Street; external heat pump at rear of 23 Hanson Street; tables and chairs outside Marquis Of Granby, 2 Rathbone Street; redevelopment to provide serviced apartments and other uses at 82 Margaret Street (former convent); alterations to listed building at 84 Margaret Street.

To view the applications and make a comment, use the monthly list below and the links to the full application on the council website. There is a limited time to submit comments. If you have trouble with the link not working, use the application reference number and search Westminster’s planning website. The monthly list we publish is pulled from the council’s website and is correct at the time of publication.

Residents in the Westminster part of Fitzrovia can also seek advice on planning applications by contacting the Fitzrovia Neighbourhood Association (email: fna@fitzrovia.org.uk).

• Details of facing materials pursuant to Condition 5 of planning permission dated 14 Februrary 2023 (RN:22/06819/FULL)  7 – 9 Rathbone Street London W1T 1LY Ref. No: 23/03530/ADFULL | Received: Thu 25 May 2023 | Validated: Thu 25 May 2023 | Status: Pending
• Infill extension of recessed bay at rear of the building across 1st to 3rd floors and erection of new roof terrace on fourth floor roof; erection of 5th storey roof terrace with associated sedum roof and balustrading; extension of existing roof extension to allow for new staircase access to roof and a servery for the roof terrace; erection of new plant enclosure on roof and rear lightwell; alterations at ground floor level to improve access and enhance existing entrances; installation of new glazing at basement lightwell and at ground floor level; and installation of cycle parking and end of journey facilities; all to extend and alter building in office (Class E) use.  70 Margaret Street London W1W 8SS Ref. No: 23/03499/FULL | Received: Thu 25 May 2023 | Validated: Wed 31 May 2023 | Status: Pending
• Details of provision of visual screening for the new mechanical plant pursuant to Condition 4 of planning permission dated 09 July 2021 (RN: 21/03399/FULL).  58 – 62 Newman Street London Ref. No: 23/03456/ADFULL | Received: Tue 23 May 2023 | Validated: Tue 23 May 2023 | Status: Pending
• Erection of a roof extension to provide additional accommodation to existing flat, with associated terrace.  Flat 4 146 Great Portland Street London W1W 6QB Ref. No: 23/03389/FULL | Received: Mon 22 May 2023 | Validated: Wed 24 May 2023 | Status: Pending
• Variation of condition 3 of planning permission dated 19th December 2022 (RN 22/07470/FULL) for replacement ground floor entrance door on Ogle Street; alterations to fenestration and facade at ground floor level on Ogle Street and New Cavendish Street; and replacement of all windows at first to third floor level on Ogle Street and New Cavendish Street with double glazed metal windows NAMELY, to reword condition 3 to include excepting that an aluminium profile matching the original steel may be used for replacement windows.  146 New Cavendish Street London W1W 6YQ Ref. No: 23/03369/FULL | Received: Sat 20 May 2023 | Validated: Sat 20 May 2023 | Status: Pending
• Installation of new plant on the roof of the building and installation of the required ductwork on the rear façade.  Second Floor 51 Margaret Street London W1W 8SQ Ref. No: 23/03341/FULL | Received: Fri 19 May 2023 | Validated: Mon 22 May 2023 | Status: Pending
• Display of two internally illuminated fascia signs measuring 0.5m x 4.66m and five internally illuminated projecting signs measuring 1.2m x 0.2m.Development Site At 70-88 Oxford Street London Ref. No: 23/03221/ADV | Received: Mon 15 May 2023 | Validated: Fri 19 May 2023 | Status: Decided
• Alterations to the ground floor frontage on the rear of the building on Bywell Place and internal alterations at basement and ground floor level. (Linked with 23/03148/FULL)  34 Mortimer Street London W1W 7AQ Ref. No: 23/03149/LBC | Received: Fri 12 May 2023 | Validated: Fri 12 May 2023 | Status: Pending
• Alterations to the ground floor frontage on the rear of the building on Bywell Place and internal alterations at basement and ground floor level. (Linked with 23/03149/LBC)  34 Mortimer Street London W1W 7AQ Ref. No: 23/03148/FULL | Received: Fri 12 May 2023 | Validated: Fri 12 May 2023 | Status: Pending
• Use of existing buildings and partial redevelopment to provide a mixed-use development comprising serviced apartments, workspace, gym and event space. (Linked with 23/03130/FULL)  82 Margaret Street London W1W 8LH Ref. No: 23/03131/LBC | Received: Thu 11 May 2023 | Validated: Thu 11 May 2023 | Status: Pending
• Use of existing buildings and partial redevelopment to provide a mixed-use development comprising serviced apartments, workspace, gym and event space. (Linked with 23/03131/LBC)  82 Margaret Street London W1W 8LH Ref. No: 23/03130/FULL | Received: Thu 11 May 2023 | Validated: Thu 11 May 2023 | Status: Pending
• Details of Servicing Management Plan pursuant to Condition 12 of planning permission dated 06 September 2021 (RN:20/06781/FULL)  60 Berners Street London W1T 3NQ Ref. No: 23/03069/ADFULL | Received: Tue 09 May 2023 | Validated: Tue 09 May 2023 | Status: Pending
• Details of evidence of the Council’s Code of Construction Practice pursuant to Condition 8 of planning permission dated 22nd July 2022 (RN: 22/01654/FULL).Basement And Ground Floor 49 Newman Street London W1T 3DZRef. No: 23/03035/ADFULL | Received: Fri 05 May 2023 | Validated: Fri 05 May 2023 | Status: Decided
• Display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated estate agent board located on the face of the building at first floor level and measuring 0.6m x 0.9m.116 Great Portland Street London W1W 6PP Ref. No: 23/02903/AD7 | Received: Tue 02 May 2023 | Validated: Tue 02 May 2023 | Status: Withdrawn
• Variation of condition 4 of planning permission dated 7 May 2021 (RN: 21/02073/FULL) for use of the public highway in two areas measuring 1.8m x 2.4m and 1.8m x 3.7m for the placing of one canvas barrier, three tables and 12 chairs in association with the existing public house. NAMELY to allow for a further 2 year period. (Application under Section 73 of the Act).  Marquis Of Granby 2 Rathbone Street London W1T 1NR Ref. No: 23/02911/FULL | Received: Tue 02 May 2023 | Validated: Tue 02 May 2023 | Status: Pending
• Display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated estate agent board located on the face of the building at first floor level and measuring 0.6m x 0.9m.116 Great Portland Street London W1W 6PP Ref. No: 23/02905/AD7 | Received: Tue 02 May 2023 | Validated: Tue 02 May 2023 | Status: Decided
• Installation of an external AC heat pump to the rear elevation wall  Flat 3 Victoria Mansions 23 Hanson Street London W1W 6TW Ref. No: 23/02745/FULL | Received: Tue 25 Apr 2023 | Validated: Fri 12 May 2023 | Status: Pending
• Internal and external alterations including Installation of Passenger Lift within entrance porch with extension in height to 2nd floor to accommodate; 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; and general works of repair and refurbishment and replacement of services throughout. (Linked to 23/01673/FULL)  84 Margaret Street London W1W 8TD Ref. No: 23/01674/LBC | Received: Tue 14 Mar 2023 | Validated: Thu 25 May 2023 | Status: Pending
• Internal and external alterations including Installation of Passenger Lift within entrance porch with extension in height to 2nd floor to accommodate; 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; and general works of repair and refurbishment and replacement of services throughout. (Linked to 23/01674/LBC)  84 Margaret Street London W1W 8TD Ref. No: 23/01673/FULL | Received: Tue 14 Mar 2023 | Validated: Thu 25 May 2023 | Status: Pending