Planning applications in Fitzrovia West, February 2026

Westminster Council has validated 36 planning applications in the Fitzrovia West area for February 2026.

In addition one application has been validated in the neighbouring Marylebone area on Great Portland Street, which we have included in our monthly list.

A number of applications have also been decided, and three appeals against decisions have been made.

However, due to the council experiencing difficulties in validating and deciding applications since the cyber attack on its computer system in November last year, this list contains more applications than usual.

The monthly list we have produced is pulled from those applications validated from 25 November to 28 February, according to the online database. We understand that the system should be operating as normal from 1 March 2026.

Among the applications in Fitzrovia West are:

• Change of use to mixed Use Class E and Sui Generis pet store, pet wellness and grooming with boarding facility, 87 Great Portland Street;
• Change of use at 153-157 Cleveland Street;
• Refuse store on corner of Greenwell Street and 153 – 157 Cleveland Street;
• Tables and chairs outside Green Man 36 Riding House Street;
• Amendments to previous application, and alterations and roof terrace at Bentinck House, 3-8 Bolsover Street;
• Extension to roof terrace at 91 New Cavendish Street;
• Air conditioning units at 41-42 Foley Street;
• Full-height rear infill extension for additional commercial floorspace at basement and ground floor levels and enlargement of flats on the upper floors, 154 New Cavendish Street.

Among the appeals lodged against a decision:

• Use of basement and ground floors as a pet wellness, grooming, and overnight boarding facility, 87 Great Portland Street. This is yet to be listed on the Planning Inspectorate. (NB: this is in addition to a new planning application listed this month.)

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.

Westminster Council says if you want to obtain more information, please contact the planning service via planningreception@westminster.gov.uk for full details.

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).

Planning applications

1. Change of use from Use Class E to mixed Use Class E and Sui Generis pet store, pet wellness and grooming with boarding facility. 87 Great Portland Street, London W1W 7LU. Ref: 26/00059/FULL. Received: Tue 06 Jan 2026; Validated: Tue 06 Jan 2026.
2. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsNotification for Prior Approval for the change of use from a use Class E (office) to Class C3 (residential) to form 14 units under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA.Show more description153 – 157 Cleveland Street London W1T 6QWRef. No: 26/00892/P3JPA · Received: Thu 12 Feb 2026 · Validated: Thu 12 Feb 2026
3. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsVariation 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.Show more descriptionGreen Man 36 Riding House Street London W1W 7EPRef. No: 26/00855/FULL · Received: Wed 11 Feb 2026 · Validated: Wed 11 Feb 2026
4. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDetails of Servicing Management Plan pursuant to Condition 14 of planning permission dated 15th January 2019 (RN:17/05283/FULL)Show more descriptionProposed Development Site At 51 To 58 Rathbone Place And 54-62 And 66 And 68 Oxford Street LondonRef. No: 26/00783/ADFULL · Received: Tue 10 Feb 2026 · Validated: Tue 10 Feb 2026
5. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsVariation 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.Show more description82 Margaret Street London W1W 8LHRef. No: 26/00758/FULL · Received: Mon 09 Feb 2026 · Validated: Mon 09 Feb 2026
6. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDemolition of Nos 66 & 68 Oxford Street and redevelopment behind retained facades of Nos 54-62 Oxford Street and 51-58 Rathbone Place to provide a new building comprising basement levels, ground and seven upper floor levels. Use of entire building either for retail (Class A1) or the use of part basements to first floor as retail (Class A1) and offices (Class B1) with a dual/alternative use of floors two to seven for either retail (Class A1) or office (Class B1) use; and associated works including plant at basement levels, the creation of terraces at sixth and seventh floors; external roof top plant at seventh floor level behind an acoustic attenuated louvred façade onto Perrys Place, and the installation of photovoltaic panels at roof level.Show more descriptionProposed Development Site At 51 To 58 Rathbone Place And 54-62 And 66 And 68 Oxford Street LondonRef. No: 26/00732/LBC · Received: Fri 06 Feb 2026 · Validated: Fri 06 Feb 2026
7. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsAmendments to planning permission dated 15 January 2019 (RN 17/05283/FULL) for ‘Demolition of Nos 66 & 68 Oxford Street and redevelopment behind retained facades of Nos 54-62 Oxford Street and 51-58 Rathbone Place to provide a new building comprising basement levels, ground and seven upper floor levels. Use of entire building either for retail (Class A1) or the use of part basements to first floor as retail (Class A1) and offices (Class B1) with a dual/alternative use of floors two to seven for either retail (Class A1) or office (Class B1) use; and associated works including plant at basement levels, the creation of terraces at sixth and seventh floors; external roof top plant at seventh floor level behind an acoustic attenuated louvred façade onto Perrys Place, and the installation of photovoltaic panels at roof level’. NAMELY: amendment to office entrance and additon of canopy, planting added to window bays, additional louvres at levels 6 and 7, amendments to level 6 and 7 layouts and associated elevational changes.Show more descriptionProposed Development Site At 51 To 58 Rathbone Place And 54-62 And 66 And 68 Oxford Street LondonRef. No: 26/00737/NMA · Received: Fri 06 Feb 2026 · Validated: Fri 06 Feb 2026
8. Status: DecidedDetails of advertising display pursuant to Condition 1 of advertisement consent dated 04 July 2025 (RN25/03755/ADV)Show more descriptionNiketown 236 Oxford Street London W1C 1DERef. No: 26/00683/AADV · Received: Thu 05 Feb 2026 · Validated: Thu 05 Feb 2026
9. Status: DecidedDetails of works of public art to be used to improve the appearance of the ventilation louvres on the west facade pursuant to Condition 9 of planning permission dated 21 September 2020 (RN: 19/10047/FULL)Show more description134 Oxford Street London W1D 1LURef. No: 26/00688/ADFULL · Received: Thu 05 Feb 2026 · Validated: Thu 05 Feb 2026
10. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDisplay of double sided LED advertisement screen measuring 2120mm x 1338mm attached to bus shelter.112 – 114 Oxford Street London W1D 1LSRef. No: 26/00405/ADV · Received: Fri 23 Jan 2026 · Validated: Fri 23 Jan 2026
11. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDisplay of double-sided LED advertisement screen, measuring 1338 x 2100 x 245mm170 – 172 Oxford Street London W1D 1NQRef. No: 26/00421/ADV · Received: Fri 23 Jan 2026 · Validated: Fri 23 Jan 2026
12. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDisplay of double sided LED advertisement screen measuring 2120mm x 1338mm attached to bus shelter.14 – 28 Oxford Street London W1D 1ASRef. No: 26/00400/ADV · Received: Fri 23 Jan 2026 · Validated: Fri 23 Jan 2026
13. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDetailed drawings of sedum roof, extensive green roof with wild flower planting, intensively planted areas, planters, green wall to plant screen and green wall to privacy screen and a bio-diversity management plan pursuant to Condition 11 of planning permission dated 12 March 2024 (23/06727/FULL)Show more description20 Rathbone Place London W1T 1HYRef. No: 26/00288/ADFULL · Received: Mon 19 Jan 2026 · Validated: Mon 19 Jan 2026
14. Status: DecidedDetails of signed appendix A and Construction and Environmental Management Plan pursuant to condition 19 of planning permission dated 7th January 2025 (RN: 24/02202/FULL).Show more description68 – 71 Newman Street London W1T 3EQRef. No: 26/00187/ADFULL · Received: Wed 14 Jan 2026 · Validated: Wed 14 Jan 2026
15. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsInstallation of a refuse store on Greenwell Street153 – 157 Cleveland Street London W1T 6QWRef. No: 26/00138/FULL · Received: Mon 12 Jan 2026 · Validated: Mon 12 Jan 2026
16. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDisplay 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 0.45m.Show more descriptionFirst Floor 37 Foley Street London W1W 7TNRef. No: 26/00143/AD7 · Received: Mon 12 Jan 2026 · Validated: Mon 12 Jan 2026
17. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsAmendments to planning permission dated 10th 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, the variation of description of development to remove specific unit numbers.Show more description82 Margaret Street London W1W 8LHRef. No: 26/00146/NMA · Received: Mon 12 Jan 2026 · Validated: Mon 12 Jan 2026
18. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsInstallation of new rotating entrance door and accessible door; removal of existing sliding entrance doors and internal lobby doors; installation of air curtain, new flooring, new lighting fixtures and new security gate. [Linked to 26/00057/LBC]Show more descriptionWalmar House 296 Regent Street London W1B 3APRef. No: 26/00056/FULL · Received: Tue 06 Jan 2026 · Validated: Tue 06 Jan 2026
19. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsInstallation of new rotating entrance door and accessible door; removal of existing sliding entrance doors and internal lobby doors; installation of air curtain, new flooring, new lighting fixtures and new security gate. [Linked to 26/00056/FULL]Show more descriptionWalmar House 296 Regent Street London W1B 3APRef. No: 26/00057/LBC · Received: Tue 06 Jan 2026 · Validated: Tue 06 Jan 2026
20. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsAmendments to planning permission dated 13th August 2025 (RN: 25/04551/P3JPA) for Notification for prior approval for the change of use the building from a use falling within Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) to 24 residential apartments (Class C3) pursuant to Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) namely; minor amendments to the internal layoutShow more descriptionBentinck House 3 – 8 Bolsover Street London W1W 6ABRef. No: 25/09345/NMA · Received: Wed 24 Dec 2025 · Validated: Wed 24 Dec 2025
21. Status: DecidedDetails of samples of materials used to clad areas of the ground floor level and upper floors pursuant to condition 5 and 6 of planning permission dated 9th October 2025 (RN: 25/04048/FULL).Show more descriptionNewlands House 37 – 40 Berners Street London W1T 3NARef. No: 25/09347/ADFULL · Received: Wed 24 Dec 2025 · Validated: Wed 24 Dec 2025
22. Status: DecidedAmendments to panning permission dated 9th July 2024 (RN 24/00892/FULL) for the Variation of condition 1 of planning permission dated 20 December 2022 (RN: 22/03309/FULL) for the refurbishment and extension of the existing building comprising external amendments including a new facade and a setback single-storey extension to provide additional office accommodation (Use Class E), roof terrace and plant above and associated works; namely, Removal of fire rated windows next to the external escape stair, Re-use of existing SVP pipe as RWP downpipe serving 7th floor roof level and existing pipe between levels 00 – 04 refurbished and reused.Show more description95 New Cavendish Street London W1W 6XFRef. No: 25/09269/NMA · Received: Mon 22 Dec 2025 · Validated: Mon 05 Jan 2026
23. Status: DecidedDetailed drawings of new shopfront, windows and doors showing openability pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 3rd September 2024 (RN:24/04249/FULL)Show more description20 – 22 Mortimer Street London W1T 3JWRef. No: 25/09120/ADFULL · Received: Wed 17 Dec 2025 · Validated: Wed 17 Dec 2025
24. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDetails of advertisement on construction hoarding pursuant to Condition 1 of advertisement consent dated 04 July 2025 (RN: 25/03755/ADV)Show more descriptionNiketown 236 Oxford Street London W1C 1DERef. No: 25/09110/AADV · Received: Wed 17 Dec 2025 · Validated: Wed 17 Dec 2025
25. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsExternal alterations to The Newman Arms public house and Newman’s Passage inlcuding the instalaltion of panneling, lighting and menu boards (Retrospective).Show more descriptionThe Newman Arms 23 Rathbone Street London W1T 1NGRef. No: 25/09103/FULL · Received: Tue 16 Dec 2025 · Validated: Tue 16 Dec 2025
26. Status: DecidedDetails of any advertising display on the hoarding pursuant to condition 1 of advertisement consent dated 4th July 2025 (RN: 25/03755/ADV)Show more descriptionNiketown 236 Oxford Street London W1C 1DERef. No: 25/08962/AADV · Received: Wed 10 Dec 2025 · Validated: Wed 10 Dec 2025
27. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDetails of waste and recycling storage pursuant to condition 5 of planning permission dated st July 2025 RN: 24/07175/FULL).Show more description75 – 77 Great Portland Street London W1W 7LRRef. No: 25/08967/ADFULL · Received: Wed 10 Dec 2025 · Validated: Wed 10 Dec 2025
28. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsRenewal of planning permission 22/08482/TCH for the placing of 21 tables, 92 chairs, 6 planters and 2 parasol / heaters on the public highway, maintaining the previously approved footprint and overall seating capacity (92 seats). Minor adjustments to furniture mix (chairs/benches) only, with no increase in numbers or area.Show more descriptionBasement To First Floor 11 – 13 Market Place London W1W 8AHRef. No: 26/08979/TCH · Received: Wed 10 Dec 2025 · Validated: Wed 10 Dec 2025
29. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsRemoval and replacement of air conditioning units at roof level, and internal alterations to office space at third floor level. (Linked with 25/08683/FULL)Show more descriptionThird Floor Mappin House 4 Winsley Street London W1W 8HFRef. No: 25/08684/LBC · Received: Thu 27 Nov 2025 · Validated: Thu 27 Nov 2025
30. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsRemoval and replacement of air conditioning units at roof level, and internal alterations to office space at third floor level. (Linked with 25/08684/LBC)Show more descriptionThird Floor Mappin House 4 Winsley Street London W1W 8HFRef. No: 25/08683/FULL · Received: Thu 27 Nov 2025 · Validated: Thu 27 Nov 2025
31. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsExtension to existing roof terraceApartment 8 91 New Cavendish Street London W1W 6XFRef. No: 25/08499/FULL · Received: Thu 20 Nov 2025 · Validated: Mon 12 Jan 2026
32. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsExternal alterations and refurbishment of roof space to provide two terrace areas.Bentinck House 3 – 8 Bolsover Street London W1W 6ABRef. No: 25/08382/FULL · Received: Mon 17 Nov 2025 · Validated: Tue 09 Dec 2025
33. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDisplay of one internally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.34m x 0.11m and one plaque sign measuring 0.2m x 0.45m. (Linked with 25/08154/LBC)Show more description310 – 312 Regent Street London W1B 3AURef. No: 25/08246/ADV · Received: Wed 12 Nov 2025 · Validated: Thu 27 Nov 2025
34. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsInstallation of one air conditioning condenser unit at roof level (Retrospective).41 – 42 Foley Street London W1W 7TSRef. No: 25/08193/FULL · Received: Tue 11 Nov 2025 · Validated: Tue 25 Nov 2025
35. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsInstallation of two air conditioning condenser units and MVHR intake/outlet within ground floor lightwell (Retrospective).Show more description41 – 42 Foley Street London W1W 7TSRef. No: 25/08194/FULL · Received: Tue 11 Nov 2025 · Validated: Tue 25 Nov 2025
36. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsInstallation of external signage to the retail unit. (Linked with 25/08246/ADV)310 – 312 Regent Street London W1B 3AURef. No: 25/08154/LBC · Received: Fri 07 Nov 2025 · Validated: Thu 27 Nov 2025
37. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsErection of full-height rear infill extension to provide additional commercial floorspace at basement and ground floor levels and enlargement of flats on the upper floors.Show more description154 New Cavendish Street London W1W 6YNRef. No: 25/07362/FULL · Received: Mon 13 Oct 2025 · Validated: Wed 11 Feb 2026

Applications decided

1. Status: DecidedDetails of signed appendix A and Construction and Environmental Management Plan pursuant to condition 19 of planning permission dated 7th January 2025 (RN: 24/02202/FULL).Show more description68 – 71 Newman Street London W1T 3EQRef. No: 26/00187/ADFULL · Received: Wed 14 Jan 2026 · Validated: Wed 14 Jan 2026
2. Status: DecidedDetails of samples of materials used to clad areas of the ground floor level and upper floors pursuant to condition 5 and 6 of planning permission dated 9th October 2025 (RN: 25/04048/FULL).Show more descriptionNewlands House 37 – 40 Berners Street London W1T 3NARef. No: 25/09347/ADFULL · Received: Wed 24 Dec 2025 · Validated: Wed 24 Dec 2025
3. Status: DecidedDetailed drawings of new shopfront, windows and doors showing openability pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 3rd September 2024 (RN:24/04249/FULL)Show more description20 – 22 Mortimer Street London W1T 3JWRef. No: 25/09120/ADFULL · Received: Wed 17 Dec 2025 · Validated: Wed 17 Dec 2025
4. Status: DecidedDetails of any advertising display on the hoarding pursuant to condition 1 of advertisement consent dated 4th July 2025 (RN: 25/03755/ADV)Show more descriptionNiketown 236 Oxford Street London W1C 1DERef. No: 25/08962/AADV · Received: Wed 10 Dec 2025 · Validated: Wed 10 Dec 2025
5. Status: DecidedDetailed drawings showing the awning must be reduced in the depth of its projection in order not to need (the omitted) support legs, or manufactures evidence provided that the depth of projection shown does not require support legs pursuant to condition 3 of planning permission dated 26th September 2025 (RN:25/04871/FULL )Show more descriptionBasement And Ground Floor 7 – 8 Market Place London W1W 8AGRef. No: 25/08406/ADFULL · Received: Mon 17 Nov 2025 · Validated: Mon 17 Nov 2025
6. Status: DecidedDetailed drawings of new internal doors, new central staircase and new access stair pursuant to Condition 3 of listed building consent dated 13th March 2025 (RN: 25/00987).Show more descriptionSt Margarets House 19 – 23 Wells Street London W1T 3PQRef. No: 25/08352/ADLBC · Received: Fri 14 Nov 2025 · Validated: Fri 14 Nov 2025
7. Status: DecidedDetails of samples of the facing materials including glazing pursuant to Condition 35 of planning permission dated 15th December 2023 (RN: 22/08354/FULL)Show more descriptionOrwell House 16 – 18 Berners Street London W1T 3LNRef. No: 25/08216/ADFULL · Received: Tue 11 Nov 2025 · Validated: Tue 11 Nov 2025
8. Status: DecidedDisplay of one internally illuminated fascia sign (letters only) measuring 3.2m x 0.4m. (Linked iwth 25/08415/LBC)156 Oxford Street London W1D 1NDRef. No: 25/08091/ADV · Received: Thu 06 Nov 2025 · Validated: Tue 18 Nov 2025
9. Status: DecidedDisplay of a non-illuminated vinyl graphics applied to the window area (Hanway Street side elevation) measuring 7.44m x 2.49m.Show more description50 Oxford Street London W1D 1BGRef. No: 25/08047/ADV · Received: Wed 05 Nov 2025 · Validated: Fri 07 Nov 2025
10. Status: DecidedExternal changes to the building including installation of mechanical plant at roof level, demolition and replacement of ground floor revolving entry door with a new door set, glazing of 2 windows to be replaced with louvres, modification to the roof terrace arrangement, new signage and internal alterations. (Linked to 25/05878/LBC)Show more description1 Great Portland Street London W1W 8PZRef. No: 25/05877/FULL · Received: Tue 19 Aug 2025 · Validated: Tue 19 Aug 2025
11. Status: DecidedExternal changes to the building including installation of mechanical plant at roof level, demolition and replacement of ground floor revolving entry door with a new door set, glazing of 2 windows to be replaced with louvres, modification to the roof terrace arrangement, new signage and internal alterationsl. (Linked to 25/05877/FULL)Show more description1 Great Portland Street London W1W 8PZRef. No: 25/05878/LBC · Received: Tue 19 Aug 2025 · Validated: Tue 19 Aug 2025
12. Status: DecidedInstallation of roof top plant and enclosures to provide upgraded mechanical services to the office floors.50 Eastcastle Street London W1W 8EARef. No: 25/04435/FULL · Received: Fri 27 Jun 2025 · Validated: Wed 02 Jul 2025
13. Status: DecidedReplacement of two window panels with ventilation louvres.22 Eastcastle Street London W1W 8DERef. No: 25/01612/FULL · Received: Mon 10 Mar 2025 · Validated: Wed 09 Apr 2025

Appeals lodged

1. Status: Appeal Lodged Use of the basement and ground floors as a retail shop, pet wellness and grooming with an overnight boarding facility (sui generis use).Show more description 87 Great Portland Street London W1W 7LU. Ref. No: 26/00003/TPREF · Received: Wed 07 Jan 2026.
2. Status: Appeal Lodged. Display of a temporary non illuminated scaffolding shroud including inset advertisement panel measuring 10m x 26m. Proposed Development Site At 51 To 58 Rathbone Place And 54-62 And 66 And 68 Oxford Street London. Ref. No: 25/00159/ADVREF · Received: Tue 09 Dec 2025
3. Status: Appeal Lodged. Display of a temporary non illuminated scaffolding shroud including inset advertisement panel measuring 10m x 26m. Proposed Development Site At 51 To 58 Rathbone Place And 54-62 And 66 And 68 Oxford Street London. Ref. No: 25/00160/HBREF · Received: Tue 09 Dec 2025.

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