Westminster black bin. Used to illustrate public consultations in Westminster part of Fitzrovia.

Westminster Council validated 19 planning applications during April 2026 in Fitzrovia West.

Twenty-eight applications have been decided this month.

Among the new applications validated are:

  • Details required by previous permission at 12-13 Rathbone Place, 1-6 Gresse Street and 7-15 Gresse Street;
  • Shopfront at 57-59 Goodge Street;
  • Door to shopfront at 82A Great Titchfield Street;
  • Three applications for 82 Margaret Street;
  • Illuminated sign at Elsley House 24-30 Great Titchfield 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 commentsDetailed photograph 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 and new windows pursuant to conditions 6 and 8 (4) of planning permission dated 19th September 2025 (RN:25/02580).Show more descriptionDevelopment Site At 12-13 Rathbone Place, 1-6 Gresse Street And 7 – 15 Gresse Street London W1T 1LLRef. No: 26/02864/ADFULL · Received: Thu 30 Apr 2026 · Validated: Thu 30 Apr 2026
  2. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDetails of the replacement door (in timber) and the over panel pursuant to conditions 4 and 5 of planning permission dated 23rd May 2024 (24/01752/FULL).Show more description 5 Berners Mews London W1T 3AJRef. No: 26/02848/ADFULL · Received: Wed 29 Apr 2026 · Validated: Wed 29 Apr 2026
  3. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDetails of BREEAM Certificates and Post Construction Stage Reports pursuant to condition 25 of planning permission dated 21st September 2020 (RN:19/10047/FULL).Show more description 134 Oxford Street London W1D 1LURef. No: 26/02840/ADFULL · Received: Wed 29 Apr 2026 · Validated: Wed 29 Apr 2026
  4. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDisplay of two externally illuminated fascia signs measuring 0.365m x 1.305m, 0.218m x 3.2m. Linked with 26/02708/FULLShow more description 57 – 59 Goodge Street London W1T 1THRef. No: 26/02709/ADV · Received: Thu 23 Apr 2026 · Validated: Thu 23 Apr 2026
  5. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsAlterations to shopfront. Linked with 26/02709/ADV 57 – 59 Goodge Street London W1T 1THRef. No: 26/02708/FULL · Received: Thu 23 Apr 2026 · Validated: Thu 23 Apr 2026
  6. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDetails of all new doors and architraves, including sections, details of which must be sympathetic to the host building, windows where glazing is to be replaced, at 1:10, 1:5, including existing and proposed, sections of glazing, including existing and proposed, where repair is proposed to windows WF03 at first floor, WS03 at second floor and plans showing where any missing cornices and skirtings are to be reinstated with moulding section pursuant to condition 3 of listed building consent dated 25th March 2026 (RN:25/04604/LBC).Show more description 1B – 1C Tottenham Court Road London W1T 1BBRef. No: 26/02635/ADLBC · Received: Tue 21 Apr 2026 · Validated: Tue 21 Apr 2026
  7. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsAmendments to planning permission dated 21 February 2025 (RN: 24/08991/FULL) for: installation of plant on the roof, near the north boundary; external envelope works along Oxford Street, Regents Street, and Great Castle Street elevations; roof level works; refurbishment and replacement of southern skylight column cladding; various internal alterations; and associated works; NAMELY works to roof enclosure.Show more description 216 Oxford Street London W1C 1DARef. No: 26/02619/NMA · Received: Tue 21 Apr 2026 · Validated: Tue 21 Apr 2026
  8. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDisplay of two non-illuminated window posters measuring 3.32m x 2.98m and 3.32m x 3m. (Retrospective)Show more descriptionBasement And Ground Floor 23 – 25 Eastcastle Street London W1W 8DFRef. No: 26/02585/ADV · Received: Mon 20 Apr 2026 · Validated: Mon 20 Apr 2026
  9. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsExternal alterations to include works to roof enclosure; internal alterations at ground floor, level four and level four mezzanine; and associated works.Show more description 216 Oxford Street London W1C 1DARef. No: 26/02612/LBC · Received: Mon 20 Apr 2026 · Validated: Mon 20 Apr 2026
  10. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsInstallation of new door to existing shopfront.Ground Floor 82A Great Titchfield Street London W1W 7QURef. No: 26/02605/FULL · Received: Mon 20 Apr 2026 · Validated: Mon 20 Apr 2026
  11. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsRetrospective consent for the replacement of non-original pavement lights and associated structural repairs and below ground waterproofing remedial works.Show more descriptionGround Floor 156 Oxford Street London W1D 1NDRef. No: 26/02551/LBC · Received: Fri 17 Apr 2026 · Validated: Fri 17 Apr 2026
  12. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsInstallation of external signage and external lighting on the Margaret Street and Marylebone Passage elevations. (Linked with 26/01990/ADV)Show more description 82 Margaret Street London W1W 8LHRef. No: 26/02396/LBC · Received: Mon 13 Apr 2026 · Validated: Mon 13 Apr 2026
  13. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsInstallation of replacement existing metal framed single glazed windows and door plus secondary glazing with new metal framed double glazed windows and door at 8th floor level.Show more description Flat 36 Collingwood House 103 New Cavendish Street London W1W 6XHRef. No: 26/02267/FULL · Received: Mon 06 Apr 2026 · Validated: Tue 28 Apr 2026
  14. Status: DecidedDisplay of two externally illuminated fascia signs measuring 0.37m x 0.57m and 0.17m x 0.28m; one non illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.48m x 0.87m and two non illuminated projecting signs measuring 0.5m x 0.783m and 0.3m x 0.385m.Show more description 50 Eastcastle Street London W1W 8EARef. No: 26/02248/ADV · Received: Thu 02 Apr 2026 · Validated: Thu 02 Apr 2026
  15. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDetails of facing materials / new windows and rooflights, external doors, railings, ‘laundry’ and plant screens / plant noise assessment / cycle parking / refuse and recycling storage pursuant to conditions 3, 4, 19, 21 and 30 of planning permission dated 10 November 2025 (RN: 25/02820/FULL).Show more description 82 Margaret Street London W1W 8LHRef. No: 26/02220/ADFULL · Received: Thu 02 Apr 2026 · Validated: Thu 02 Apr 2026
  16. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDisplay of one externally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.57m x 0.57m and three plaque signs measuring 0.245m x 0.38m, 0.15m x 0.38m and 0.15m x 0.3m on the Margaret Street and Marylebone Passage elevations. (Linked with 26/02396/LBC)Show more description 82 Margaret Street London W1W 8LHRef. No: 26/01990/ADV · Received: Thu 26 Mar 2026 · Validated: Mon 13 Apr 2026
  17. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDetailed drawings of the new windows and roof lights including key junctions with existing or adjoining fabric and details of open ability, new doors, including key junctions with existing or adjoining fabric, railings, including key junctions with existing or adjoining fabric,detailed study of the ‘laundry’ with detailed drawings of proposals, including key junctions with existing or adjoining fabric and proposed openings, conservation strategy and restoration/conservation details for the chapel including method statements and reports, in consultation with the Victorian Society, floor build ups including key junctions with existing or adjoining fabric and threshold junctions, coordinated and accurately detailed services and distribution including key junctions with existing or adjoining fabric pursuant to condition 6 (1-7) of listed building dated 10th November 2025 (RN: 25/03052/LBC)Show more description 82 Margaret Street London W1W 8LHRef. No: 26/01972/ADLBC · Received: Wed 25 Mar 2026 · Validated: Wed 15 Apr 2026
  18. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDisplay of an internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.13m x 1.3m; and two non-illuminated fascia signs measuring 0.2m x 1.8m and 0.2m x 1.9m.Show more description Elsley House 24 – 30 Great Titchfield Street London W1W 8BFRef. No: 26/01967/ADV · Received: Wed 25 Mar 2026 · Validated: Tue 28 Apr 2026
  19. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsInstallation of a new shopfront including internal fit out works and refurbishments at ground floor level; signage and other associated works. (Linked to 25/08414/FULL and 25/08091/ADV)Show more description 156 Oxford Street London W1D 1NDRef. No: 25/07974/LBC · Received: Mon 03 Nov 2025 · Validated: Thu 23 Apr 2026

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Planning applications decided

  1. Status: DecidedDetails 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
  2. Status: DecidedExternal 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
  3. Status: DecidedInstallation 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
  4. Status: DecidedInstallation of CCTV camera and door entry pad to the lower ground crypt entrance on the eastern side of the building. [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
  5. Status: DecidedInstallation of two air-conditioning units close to the western stair fire-escape exit to the lower-ground within louvred enclosures. [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
  6. Status: DecidedInstallation of CCTV camera and door entry pad to the lower ground crypt entrance on the eastern side of the building. [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
  7. Status: DecidedDetails of samples of facing materials pursuant to Condition 3 of planning permission dated 9th July 2024 (RN: 24/00892/FULL)Show more description95 New Cavendish Street London W1W 6XFRef. No: 26/01197/ADFULL · Received: Wed 25 Feb 2026 · Validated: Wed 25 Feb 2026
  8. Status: UnknownNotification 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
  9. Status: DecidedVariation of condition 5 of planning permission dated 10 April 2024 (RN 24/01062/FULL) for, “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. (Application under Section 73).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
  10. Status: DecidedDetails 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
  11. Status: DecidedDemolition 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. [Amendments to previously granted Listed Building Consent dated 15 January 2019 RN: 17/05284/LBC]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
  12. Status: DecidedAmendments 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, stone headers to windows, retention of stone spandrels, alterations to shopfronts, louvres at levels 6 and 7, and associated elevational and internal 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
  13. Status: DecidedDisplay of a non-illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.45m x 1.25m; and an externally illuminated projecting sign measuring 1.1m x 0.6m. [Linked to 26/00635/LBC]Show more description12A Little Portland Street London W1W 8BJRef. No: 26/00638/ADV · Received: Tue 03 Feb 2026 · Validated: Wed 25 Feb 2026
  14. Status: DecidedInstallation of gates within the existing railings fronting Osnaburgh Street1 Marylebone Road London NW1 4AQRef. No: 26/00568/FULL · Received: Fri 30 Jan 2026 · Validated: Fri 30 Jan 2026
  15. Status: DecidedDetailed 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
  16. Status: DecidedAmendments 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, to revise the description of development to; ‘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 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’ and to add a condition to ensure that the development provides 29 units for short to medium stay temporary visitor accommodation (sui generis).Show more description82 Margaret Street London W1W 8LHRef. No: 26/00146/NMA · Received: Mon 12 Jan 2026 · Validated: Mon 12 Jan 2026
  17. Status: DecidedDetails 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
  18. Status: DecidedUse of the public highway for the placing of 21 tables, 92 chairs, 6 planters, 2 parasol/heaters in an area measuring 9m x 12m in connection with the existing ground floor use.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
  19. Status: DecidedRemoval and replacement of air conditioning units at roof level. (Linked with 25/08684/LBC)Third Floor Mappin House 4 Winsley Street London W1W 8HFRef. No: 25/08683/FULL · Received: Thu 27 Nov 2025 · Validated: Thu 27 Nov 2025
  20. Status: DecidedRemoval 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
  21. Status: DecidedInstallation of a new shopfront including internal fit out works and refurbishments at ground floor level; signage and other associated works. (Linked to 25/08414/FULL & 25/08091/ADV)Show more description156 Oxford Street London W1D 1NDRef. No: 25/08415/LBC · Received: Tue 18 Nov 2025 · Validated: Tue 18 Nov 2025
  22. Status: DecidedInternal alterations to layout at Level 7 of the hotel.Sanderson House 50 Berners Street London W1T 3NGRef. No: 25/08198/LBC · Received: Tue 11 Nov 2025 · Validated: Tue 11 Nov 2025
  23. Status: DecidedVariation of Condition 4 of planning permission dated 18th September 2023 (RN:23/05157/FULL) for, “Use of the public highway measuring 11.2m x 1.4m for the placing of 4 tables, 16 chairs, 13 planters and 2 heaters to the Great Titchfield Street frontage and the private forecourt at 30 Foley Street measuring 4.8m x 1.5m for the placing of 2 tables, 4 chairs and planters in association with the ground floor unit”; Namely, to continue to allow the use of the public highway for the placing of tables and chairs for a further 2 years. (Application under Section 73).Show more description80 – 82 Great Titchfield Street London W1W 7QTRef. No: 25/07691/FULL · Received: Thu 23 Oct 2025 · Validated: Thu 23 Oct 2025
  24. Status: DecidedInstallation of a new external duct in the rear lightwell to terminate at high level.23 – 25 Great Portland Street London W1W 8QDRef. No: 25/07439/FULL · Received: Tue 14 Oct 2025 · Validated: Tue 14 Oct 2025
  25. Status: DecidedErection 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
  26. Status: DecidedAlterations at ground floor level to create new entrance door.160 Great Portland Street London W1W 5QARef. No: 25/07223/FULL · Received: Mon 06 Oct 2025 · Validated: Fri 14 Nov 2025
  27. 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
  28. Status: DecidedRemoval of existing 6 antennas (height to top: 4 at 34.2m and 2 at 34.5m) replaced with proposed 6 antennas (height to top: 2 at 34.6m; 2 at 35.16m; 2 at 36.3m) on replacement support poles measuring 5.52m, 3m and 5.2m. Removal and replacement of 3 cabinets with 1 new cabinet. Removal, replacement and installation of associated ancillary equipment and works thereto.Show more descriptionThe Plaza 120 Oxford Street London W1D 1LTRef. No: 25/04656/FULL · Received: Mon 07 Jul 2025 · Validated: Thu 09 Oct 2025

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