Planning applications in Fitzrovia West, May 2026

Westminster Council has validated four planning applications in Fitzrovia West, so far during May 2026.

Fourteen decisions on previous applications have also been made.

(This page will be updated until the monthly list is complete.)

Among the applications are:

• Amendment to previous permission to allow a gym on ground floor and basement at 87-125 Cleveland 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 commentsDetails of solar panels pursuant to condition 8 (partial) of planning permission dated 16 September 2025 (RN: 25/02580/FULL)Show more descriptionDevelopment Site At 12-13 Rathbone Place, 1-6 Gresse Street And 7 – 15 Gresse Street London W1T 1LLRef. No: 26/03102/ADFULL · Received: Tue 12 May 2026 · Validated: Tue 12 May 2026
2. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDetails of alternative advertisement on the hoarding pursuant to discharge of condition 1 of planning permission dated 4th July 2025 (RN: 25/03755/ADV).Show more descriptionNiketown 236 Oxford Street London W1C 1DERef. No: 26/03017/AADV · Received: Thu 07 May 2026 · Validated: Thu 07 May 2026
3. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDetails of noise report; pursuant to condition 9 of planning permission dated 21 August 2024 (RN 24/04062/FULL)20 – 22 Mortimer Street London W1T 3JWRef. No: 26/02992/ADFULL · Received: Thu 07 May 2026 · Validated: Thu 07 May 2026
4. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsVariation of condition 27 on planning permission dated 02 February 2022 (RN 21/05616/FULL) for the Variation of condition 1 on planning permission dated 13th May 2021 (RN 19/09996/FULL) which varied condition 1, and removal of conditions 20, 26 and 27 of planning permission dated 10 November 2015 (RN: 14/11837/FULL) for the: Demolition of existing building and redevelopment to provide a building of three blocks (Block A comprising ground and nine upper floors, Block B ground and three upper floors and Block C ground and three upper floors) with basement and smaller sub-basement below and each separated by landscaped areas. For a mix of up to 105 residential units, provision of a mix of retail (Class A1), restaurant (Class A3), drinking establishment (Class A4), office (Class B1), non-residential institution (Class D1) and assembly and leisure (Class D2) floorspace and associated landscaping, and provision of 46 residential parking spaces and associated plant space across sub-basement, basement and ground floor levels ( amended description of development pursuant to NMA’s 20/2/2020 RN 19/10073/NMA) NAMELY to to allow Gym Box to occupy the ground floor and basement areas of the building.Show more descriptionDevelopment Site At 87 – 125 Cleveland Street LondonRef. No: 26/02934/FULL · Received: Tue 05 May 2026 · Validated: Tue 05 May 2026

Planning decisions

1. 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 description50 Eastcastle Street London W1W 8EARef. No: 26/02248/ADV · Received: Thu 02 Apr 2026 · Validated: Thu 02 Apr 2026
2. Status: DecidedDisplay 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
3. Status: DecidedDetails of samples (photos) of the facing materials pursuant to Condition 3 of Listed Building Consent dated 19 February 2026 (RN: 25/05878/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: DecidedReplacement of the shopfront4 Berners Street London W1T 3LERef. No: 26/01842/FULL · Received: Fri 20 Mar 2026 · Validated: Fri 20 Mar 2026
5. Status: DecidedDisplay of externally illuminated (letters only) fascia sign 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
6. Status: DecidedExternal alterations to the façade of the Rathbone Hotel including replacement of first-floor windows and assoicated works.Show more descriptionHotel 30 – 52 Rathbone Street London W1T 1LBRef. No: 26/01767/FULL · Received: Wed 18 Mar 2026 · Validated: Wed 18 Mar 2026
7. Status: DecidedVariation 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. (Application under Section 73 of the Act)Show more description10 Great Castle Street London W1W 8LPRef. No: 26/01708/FULL · Received: Tue 17 Mar 2026 · Validated: Tue 17 Mar 2026
8. Status: DecidedVariation 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
9. Status: DecidedInstallation 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
10. Status: DecidedDisplay of a halo illuminated (letters only) hanging sing measurng 0.45m x 0.7m. (Linked with 26/01158/FULL)Show more description27 – 35 Mortimer Street London W1T 3BLRef. No: 26/01159/ADV · Received: Tue 24 Feb 2026 · Validated: Mon 30 Mar 2026
11. Status: DecidedInternal alterations, retractable awning and signage.12A Little Portland Street London W1W 8BJRef. No: 26/00635/LBC · Received: Tue 03 Feb 2026 · Validated: Wed 25 Feb 2026
12. Status: DecidedErection of a roof extension to provide a new fifth floor level with external terrace for use in association with the existing residential unit (Class C3).Show more description102 Great Portland Street London W1W 6PDRef. No: 26/00477/FULL · Received: Tue 27 Jan 2026 · Validated: Wed 25 Mar 2026
13. Status: DecidedInstallation 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
14. Status: DecidedRetention of two air conditioning condenser units and MVHR intake/outlet within ground floor lightwell.41 – 42 Foley Street London W1W 7TSRef. No: 25/08194/FULL · Received: Tue 11 Nov 2025 · Validated: Tue 25 Nov 2025

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