Planning applications in Fitzrovia West, January 2024

Westminster Council has validated 14 planning applications so far during January 2024 in Fitzrovia West. A date for a public enquiry to hear a planning appeal has also been announced. (This article will be updated with new applications until the monthly list is complete.)

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).

• Amendments to planning permission dated 12th September 2023 (RN: 23/03922/FULL) for External alterations to the front facade at ground floor including replacement windows, alterations to the doors, installation of external plant and associated equipment on rear rooftop. Installation of 2 external staircase and metal handrail to access plant equipment. Namely, to amend entry portal to dark grey aluminium finish and black tinted glass to office entry. 42-48 Great Portland Street London W1W 7LZRef. No: 24/00543/NMA | Received: Mon 29 Jan 2024 | Validated: Mon 29 Jan 2024 | Status: Pending
• Display of one externally illuminated sign measuring 0.345m x 0.505. 42-48 Great Portland Street London W1W 7LZRef. No: 24/00542/ADV | Received: Mon 29 Jan 2024 | Validated: Mon 29 Jan 2024 | Status: Pending
• Refurbishment of the existing courtyard, including provision of outdoor furniture including seating and planters, installation of lighting, speakers and power sockets, relocation of a bicycle store and provision of additional bicycle parking, erection of a security gate and fence, and other associated works Henry Wood House 2 Riding House Street London W1W 7FARef. No: 24/00466/FULL | Received: Wed 24 Jan 2024 | Validated: Wed 31 Jan 2024 | Status: Pending
• Display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated estate agent’s board on the face of the building at a height of between 3.0m and 4.6m above pavement level and measuring 1.2m x 0.9m. 16 – 17 Little Portland Street London W1W 8NERef. No: 24/00431/AD7 | Received: Tue 23 Jan 2024 | Validated: Tue 23 Jan 2024 | Status: Pending
• Details of front and rear facades, at all levels, including windows and shopfronts and details of roof storeys pursuant to Condition 3 of planning permission dated 13 January 2021 (RN:20/03608/FULL)50 – 57 Newman Street London W1T 3EBRef. No: 24/00307/ADFULL | Received: Wed 17 Jan 2024 | Validated: Wed 17 Jan 2024 | Status: Decided
• Installation of replacement shopfront. 4-5 Langham Place London W1B 3DGRef. No: 24/00259/FULL | Received: Mon 15 Jan 2024 | Validated: Mon 15 Jan 2024 | Status: Pending
• Display of one non illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.7m x 1m.4-5 Langham Place London W1B 3DGRef. No: 24/00260/ADV | Received: Mon 15 Jan 2024 | Validated: Mon 15 Jan 2024 | Status: Decided
• Engraving on existing empty internal wall plaque. 2 Pearson Square W1T 3BFRef. No: 24/00114/LBC | Received: Mon 08 Jan 2024 | Validated: Mon 08 Jan 2024 | Status: Pending
• Display of non-illuminated adverts on hoarding – six measuring 3m x 5.9m; two measuring 3.2m x 6m; one measuring 3.2m x 5.8m, one measuring 3m x 6.8m, and one measuring 3m x 6.6m.Kent House 14-17 Market Place London W1W 8AJRef. No: 23/08651/ADV | Received: Thu 14 Dec 2023 | Validated: Mon 08 Jan 2024 | Status: Decided
• Use of part of the public highway in two areas measuring 1.8m X 1.8m, 2.45m X 1.8m for the placing of 3 branded barriers, 8 tables, 16 chairs and retaining existing painted timber planters to the side entrance in connection with existing food and drink premises. Basement And Ground Floor Windsor House 40 – 41 Great Castle Street London W1W 8LURef. No: 23/08603/TCH | Received: Tue 12 Dec 2023 | Validated: Wed 17 Jan 2024 | Status: Pending
• Display of an externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 100cm x 50cm, and three non-illuminated branded barriers, one measuring 180cm x 80cm, and two measuring 122.5cm x 80cm. Basement And Ground Floor Windsor House 40 – 41 Great Castle Street London W1W 8LURef. No: 23/08544/ADV | Received: Mon 11 Dec 2023 | Validated: Thu 18 Jan 2024 | Status: Pending
• Display of two internally illuminated fascia signs measuring 25.5cm x 240cm and 25.5cm x 353cm; and two internally illuminated projecting signs measuring 64cm x 70cm.51 Cleveland Street London W1T 4JHRef. No: 23/08530/ADV | Received: Fri 08 Dec 2023 | Validated: Wed 10 Jan 2024 | Status: Decided
• Erection of ventilation duct. 63 Great Titchfield Street LondonRef. No: 23/08509/FULL | Received: Thu 07 Dec 2023 | Validated: Fri 05 Jan 2024 | Status: Pending
• Installation of 5x air source heat pumps at roof level, six grills on the rear elevation and minor alterations to the parapet walls to facilitate the addition of new roof insulation. (REVISED DESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENT) Basement And Ground Floor 9 Little Portland Street London W1W 7JFRef. No: 23/08461/FULL | Received: Wed 06 Dec 2023 | Validated: Fri 05 Jan 2024 | Status: Pending

Planning appeal hearing

23/00054/TPREF | Replacement of first floor window with a door for access to terrace and replacement of wooden parapet safety railing running between a gap in the brick parapet, with a brick in-fill in the parapet. (Retrospective) | Flat 1 108 Great Portland Street London W1W 6PG; and 22/00121/ENFTP | Appeal against | Flat 1 108 Great Portland Street London W1W 6PG. A public inquiry will be held by the Planning Inspectorate into a planning and enforcement appeal. The appeal follows refusal of planning permission and the serving of an enforcement notice by the council. The appeal will be held at 10am, 21 and 22 February 2024, 18th floor, City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6QP.