Planning applications in Fitzrovia West, March 2026

Westminster Council validated 25 planning applications in Fitzrovia West during March 2026. Fifteen applications have been decided.

Among the applications open for public consultation are:

• Alterations at 37 Riding House Street;
• traffic and construction management plan at 51-58 Rathbone Place and 54-62 and 66-68 Oxford Street;
• amend condition to allow condenser units to operate between 19.00 and 07.00 under low noise mode at 7-15 Gresse Street;
• External alterations at Rathbone Hotel 30-52 Rathbone Street;
• Roof extension Flat 4, 102 Great Portland 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).

Planning applications

1. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDisplay of one non illuminated black flag with white text logo measuring 2m x 1m.318 – 322 Regent Street London W1B 3BLRef. No: 26/02051/ADV · Received: Fri 27 Mar 2026 · Validated: Fri 27 Mar 2026
2. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDetails 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)Show more description1 Great Portland Street London W1W 8PZRef. No: 26/02031/ADFULL · Received: Fri 27 Mar 2026 · Validated: Fri 27 Mar 2026
3. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDetails 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)Show more description1 Great Portland Street London W1W 8PZRef. No: 26/02030/ADLBC · Received: Thu 26 Mar 2026 · Validated: Thu 26 Mar 2026
4. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDetails of samples of ground floor tiling and brick slips not tiles pursuant to Conditions 5 and 6 of planning permission dated 9/10/2025(RN: 25/04048/FULL)Show more descriptionNewlands House 37 – 40 Berners Street London W1T 3NARef. No: 26/01866/ADFULL · Received: Mon 23 Mar 2026 · Validated: Mon 23 Mar 2026
5. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDetails of any advertising display on the hoarding pursuant to condition 1 of planning permission dated 4th July .2025 (RN:25/03755/ADV)Show more descriptionNiketown 236 Oxford Street London W1C 1DERef. No: 26/01845/ADFULL · Received: Fri 20 Mar 2026 · Validated: Fri 20 Mar 2026
6. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsRemoval and replacement of the shopfront4 Berners Street London W1T 3LERef. No: 26/01842/FULL · Received: Fri 20 Mar 2026 · Validated: Fri 20 Mar 2026
7. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDetails of any advertising display on the hoarding pursuant to condition 1of planning permission dated 4th July 2025 (RN:25/03755/ADV)Show more descriptionNiketown 236 Oxford Street London W1C 1DERef. No: 26/01843/ADFULL · Received: Fri 20 Mar 2026 · Validated: Fri 20 Mar 2026
8. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsExternal alterations to the façade of the Rathbone Hotel including associated signage and replacement of first-floor windowsShow more descriptionHotel 30 – 52 Rathbone Street London W1T 1LBRef. No: 26/01767/FULL · Received: Wed 18 Mar 2026 · Validated: Wed 18 Mar 2026
9. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDisplay of externally illuminated fascia sign stain steel lettering measuring 200mm x 2100mm.Hotel 30 – 52 Rathbone Street London W1T 1LBRef. No: 26/01768/ADV · Received: Wed 18 Mar 2026 · Validated: Wed 18 Mar 2026
10. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsExternal 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.Show more description37 Riding House Street London W1W 7ANRef. No: 26/01705/CLOPUD · Received: Tue 17 Mar 2026 · Validated: Tue 17 Mar 2026
11. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsVariation 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.Show more description10 Great Castle Street London W1W 8LPRef. No: 26/01708/FULL · Received: Tue 17 Mar 2026 · Validated: Tue 17 Mar 2026
12. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDisplay of internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 1979mm x 502mm, including display of internally illuminated hanging sign measuring 750mm x 600mmShow more description48 Oxford Street London W1D 1AURef. No: 26/01685/ADV · Received: Mon 16 Mar 2026 · Validated: Mon 16 Mar 2026
13. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsVariation of Condition 11 of planning permission dated 18 September 2025 (Ref: 25/02580/FULL) for, “Extension at third and fourth floor level to provide additional office (Class E) floorspace, the provision of roof terraces at levels 1, 3 and 5, replacement entrances to Gresse Street and Rathbone Place, alterations to the Evelyn Yard facade, new plant and enclosure, PV panels and associated works”; NAMELY, to amend the wording of Condition 11 to allow the condenser units to operate between 19.00 and 07.00 under low noise mode. (Application under Section 73 of the Act).Show more descriptionDevelopment Site At 12-13 Rathbone Place, 1-6 Gresse Street And 7 – 15 Gresse Street London W1T 1LLRef. No: 26/01613/FULL · Received: Thu 12 Mar 2026 · Validated: Thu 12 Mar 2026
14. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDetails of revised traffic management plan and construction managment plan and pursuant to re-discharge of condition 7 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: 26/01549/ADFULL · Received: Tue 10 Mar 2026 · Validated: Tue 10 Mar 2026
15. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsInstallation of staircase to the external lower ground entrance on the eastern side of the building and removal of adjacent metal railings and stone plinth (retrospective application). [Linked with 26/01331/FULL].Show more description1 Marylebone Road London NW1 4AQRef. No: 26/01332/LBC · Received: Tue 03 Mar 2026 · Validated: Fri 20 Mar 2026
16. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsInstallation of staircase to the external lower ground entrance on the eastern side of the building and removal of adjacent metal railings and stone plinth (retrospective application). [Linked with 26/01332/LBC].Show more description1 Marylebone Road London NW1 4AQRef. No: 26/01331/FULL · Received: Tue 03 Mar 2026 · Validated: Fri 20 Mar 2026
17. Status: DecidedAmendments to planning permission dated 19 September 2025 (RN: 25/02580/FULL) for, ‘Extension at third and fourth floor level to provide additional office (Class E) floorspace, the provision of roof terraces at levels 1, 3 and 5, replacement entrances to Gresse Street and Rathbone Place, alterations to the Evelyn Yard facade, new plant and enclosure, PV panels and associated works’; NAMELY, to amend the wording of Condition 11 to allow the condenser units to operate between 19.00 and 07.00 under low noise mode.Show more descriptionDevelopment Site At 12-13 Rathbone Place, 1-6 Gresse Street And 7 – 15 Gresse Street London W1T 1LLRef. No: 26/01339/NMA · Received: Tue 03 Mar 2026 · Validated: Tue 03 Mar 2026
18. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsInstallation of CCTV camera and door entry pad to the lower ground crypt entrance on the eastern side of the building (retrospective application). [Linked with 26/01334/LBC].Show more description1 Marylebone Road London NW1 4AQRef. No: 26/01333/FULL · Received: Tue 03 Mar 2026 · Validated: Tue 03 Mar 2026
19. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDetails of a London Underground structural method statement and Crossrail 2 detailed design and construction method statement pursuant to Conditions 18 and 24 of planning permission dated 15 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: 26/01348/ADFULL · Received: Tue 03 Mar 2026 · Validated: Tue 03 Mar 2026
20. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsInstallation of two air-conditioning units close to the western stair fire-escape exit to the lower-ground within louvred enclosures (retrospective application). [Linked with 26/01335/FULL].Show more description1 Marylebone Road London NW1 4AQRef. No: 26/01336/LBC · Received: Tue 03 Mar 2026 · Validated: Tue 03 Mar 2026
21. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsInstallation of CCTV camera and door entry pad to the lower ground crypt entrance on the eastern side of the building (retrospective application). [Linked with 26/01333/FULL].Show more description1 Marylebone Road London NW1 4AQRef. No: 26/01334/LBC · Received: Tue 03 Mar 2026 · Validated: Tue 03 Mar 2026
22. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsInstallation of two air-conditioning units close to the western stair fire-escape exit to the lower-ground within louvred enclosures (retrospective application). [Linked with 26/01336/LBC].Show more description1 Marylebone Road London NW1 4AQRef. No: 26/01335/FULL · Received: Tue 03 Mar 2026 · Validated: Tue 03 Mar 2026
23. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDisplay of an internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 1.07m x 3.75m; and an internally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.70m x 0.35m. [Linked to 26/00586/FULL]Show more description108 Oxford Street London W1D 1LRRef. No: 26/00587/ADV · Received: Mon 02 Feb 2026 · Validated: Wed 18 Mar 2026
24. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsInstallation of new glazed shopfront and fascia; installation of new signage. [Linked to 26/00587/ADV]108 Oxford Street London W1D 1LRRef. No: 26/00586/FULL · Received: Mon 02 Feb 2026 · Validated: Wed 18 Mar 2026
25. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsErection of roof extension creating new fifth floor and enlarging flat (Class C3).Flat 4 102 Great Portland Street London W1W 6PDRef. No: 26/00477/FULL · Received: Tue 27 Jan 2026 · Validated: Wed 25 Mar 2026

Planning decisions

1. Status: DecidedAmendments to planning permission dated 19 September 2025 (RN: 25/02580/FULL) for, ‘Extension at third and fourth floor level to provide additional office (Class E) floorspace, the provision of roof terraces at levels 1, 3 and 5, replacement entrances to Gresse Street and Rathbone Place, alterations to the Evelyn Yard facade, new plant and enclosure, PV panels and associated works’; NAMELY, to amend the wording of Condition 11 to allow the condenser units to operate between 19.00 and 07.00 under low noise mode.Show more description7 – 15 Gresse Street London W1T 1QLRef. No: 26/01339/NMA · Received: Tue 03 Mar 2026 · Validated: Tue 03 Mar 2026
2. 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
3. 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
4. Status: DecidedDisplay 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
5. 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
6. Status: DecidedDetails of new doors and windows pursuiant to condition 6 of planning permission dated 24/11/2025 (RN: 25/05804/FULL)Show more description5 Hanson Street London W1W 6TDRef. No: 25/08534/ADFULL · Received: Fri 21 Nov 2025 · Validated: Fri 21 Nov 2025
7. Status: DecidedDisplay of one non illuminated black flag with white text logo measuring 2.4m x 1.2m. Linked with 25/08099/LBC318 – 322 Regent Street London W1B 3BLRef. No: 25/08178/ADV · Received: Mon 10 Nov 2025 · Validated: Mon 10 Nov 2025
8. Status: DecidedInstallation of flagpole on East elevation of Morley house. Linked with 25/08178/ADV.318 – 322 Regent Street London W1B 3BLRef. No: 25/08099/LBC · Received: Thu 06 Nov 2025 · Validated: Thu 06 Nov 2025
9. Status: DecidedRe-spray the existing black aluminium glazing frames of the shopfront to a bronze finish (RAL 1036).48 Eastcastle Street London W1W 8DXRef. No: 25/07592/LBC · Received: Tue 21 Oct 2025 · Validated: Tue 28 Oct 2025
10. Status: DecidedInstallation of new door to existing shopfront and installation of full height extract duct to rear elevation.82A Great Titchfield Street LondonRef. No: 25/06148/FULL · Received: Fri 29 Aug 2025 · Validated: Thu 30 Oct 2025
11. Status: DecidedAlterations to create roof terrace at fifth floor leveI for use by office (Class E) occupiers including sliding doors to provide access, pergola, planters and balustrade.Show more description93 Newman Street London W1T 3EZRef. No: 25/06092/FULL · Received: Wed 27 Aug 2025 · Validated: Wed 27 Aug 2025
12. Status: DecidedInstallation of a double-glazed sash window to the front elevation (to the left-hand side when viewed externally); full-height windows to the rear elevation; and creation of an external balcony on the 4th floor.Show more descriptionFlat C 18 Newman Street London W1T 1PERef. No: 25/05821/CLEUD · Received: Mon 18 Aug 2025 · Validated: Mon 18 Aug 2025
13. Status: DecidedExisting use and development of a stair enclosure and the associated use of the fifth-floor terrace.Flat C 18 Newman Street London W1T 1PERef. No: 25/05820/CLEUD · Received: Mon 18 Aug 2025 · Validated: Mon 18 Aug 2025
14. Status: DecidedUse of the lower ground and ground floor as residential (Class C3) to form 1 x 1 bedroom unit and 1 x studio unit and replacement of rear door into courtyard with glazed screen and door.Show more description53 Bolsover Street London W1W 5NGRef. No: 25/04830/FULL · Received: Mon 14 Jul 2025 · Validated: Thu 17 Jul 2025
15. Status: DecidedUse of the first floor as a one bedroom residential dwelling (Class C3).53 Bolsover Street London W1W 5NGRef. No: 25/04411/FULL · Received: Fri 27 Jun 2025 · Validated: Fri 27 Jun 2025

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