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

Westminster Council validated 20 planning applications in Fitzrovia West during July 2026. Twenty-eight previous applications were decided.

Among the applications are:

  • Updated application for use of premises as a overnight boarding facility for dogs at 87 Great Portland Street (located within the Marylebone amenity society area);
  • A community garden parklet for a temporary period of two years outside 43 Bolsover Street;
  • Amendments to previous permission at 82 Margaret Street;
  • Amendments to previous planning permission at 30-32 Mortimer Street;
  • Amendments to previous planning permission at 68-71 Newman Street;
  • Roof mechanical plant at 1-2 Langham Place.

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.

Planning applications

  1. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDetails of hoarding advertisements 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: 26/05178/AADV · Received: Fri 31 Jul 2026 · Validated: Fri 31 Jul 2026
  2. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDetailed planting scheme and an associated biodiversity management plan; pursuant to condition 24 of planning permission dated 10th November 2025 (25/02820/FULL)Show more description82 Margaret Street London W1W 8LHRef. No: 26/05054/ADFULL · Received: Tue 28 Jul 2026 · Validated: Tue 28 Jul 2026
  3. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsExtension of existing rear external steel fire escape staircase by one floor to service 5th floor, alterations to openings and internal alterations.Show more descriptionKenilworth House 79 – 80 Margaret Street London W1W 8TARef. No: 26/05062/FULL · Received: Tue 28 Jul 2026 · Validated: Tue 28 Jul 2026
  4. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDisplay of externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.25m x 3.31m, an internally illuminated projecting blade sign measuring 0.60m x 0.60m, and one non-illuminated vinyl graphic applied to glazing.Show more descriptionGround Floor 72 – 73 Margaret Street London W1W 8STRef. No: 26/04959/ADV · Received: Fri 24 Jul 2026 · Validated: Fri 24 Jul 2026
  5. Status: DecidedDetails of external railings pursuant to Condition 8(3) 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: 26/04837/ADFULL · Received: Mon 20 Jul 2026 · Validated: Mon 20 Jul 2026
  6. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsInstallation of community garden parklet for a temporary period of 2 years [site relates to the car parking spaces outside]Show more description43 Bolsover Street London W1W 5AQRef. No: 26/04819/FULL · Received: Mon 20 Jul 2026 · Validated: Mon 20 Jul 2026
  7. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsAmendments to planning permission dated 10th November (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, amendments to the wording of Condition 11, to broaden the function of the ground floor level space beyond its use by occupiers of the visitor accommodation in the building for working, socialising, entertaining, dining or as a co-working space, and to allow for the display or retail sale of goods, other than hot food as permitted by Class E(a).Show more description82 Margaret Street London W1W 8LHRef. No: 26/04725/NMA · Received: Wed 15 Jul 2026 · Validated: Wed 15 Jul 2026
  8. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsVariation of Conditions 1 and 6 of planning permission dated 20 February 2025 (RN: 24/09057/FULL) for, ‘Installation of replacement facades on the Mortimer Street and Wells Street frontages; redecoration of brick facades; installation of replacement double glazed windows; creation of new windows in the western facing party wall; replacement of an existing gate with a brick wall with access doors on Bywell Place; installation of new balconies at first, second and third floor levels’; NAMELY, to allow amendments to the facade design, introduction of an entrance canopy to the Well Street facade and Mortimer Street facade, and changes to the approved brickwork render colour. (Application under Section 73 of the Act).Show more description30 – 32 Mortimer Street London W1W 7RERef. No: 26/04719/FULL · Received: Wed 15 Jul 2026 · Validated: Wed 15 Jul 2026
  9. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDisplay of eight internally illuminated fascia signs, two measuring 0.25m x 2.94m, three measuring 0.25m x 3.84m and three measuring 0.7m x 0.65m; three internally illuminated light boxes, two measuring 2.06m x 2.03m and one measuring 2.46m x 1.01m; an internally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.45m x 0.81m; and five internally illuminated window bed box signs measuring 0.18m x 4.43m, 0.17m x 4.37m, 0.18m x 2.77m, 0.11m x 7.07m and 0.11m x 3.51m.Show more descriptionThe Plaza 120 Oxford Street London W1D 1LTRef. No: 26/04704/ADV · Received: Tue 14 Jul 2026 · Validated: Tue 14 Jul 2026
  10. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsInstallation of new plant within existing roof enclosure, and associated works. [Linked to 26/04609/FULL]Niketown 236 Oxford Street London W1C 1DERef. No: 26/04610/LBC · Received: Fri 10 Jul 2026 · Validated: Tue 21 Jul 2026
  11. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsInstallation of new plant within existing roof enclosure. [Linked to 26/04610/LBC]Niketown 236 Oxford Street London W1C 1DERef. No: 26/04609/FULL · Received: Fri 10 Jul 2026 · Validated: Tue 21 Jul 2026
  12. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsReplacement of three existing UPVC windows with new double glazed timber sash windows.84 Margaret Street London W1W 8TDRef. No: 26/04650/LBC · Received: Fri 10 Jul 2026 · Validated: Fri 17 Jul 2026
  13. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsAmendments to planning permission dated 7th January 2025 (RN: 24/02202/FULL) for, ‘Alteration, extension and refurbishment of existing office buildings at 68-71 Newman Street and 9 -12 Berners Mews as part of their reunification, demolition of existing structure at level 6 at Newman Street, erection of a two storey roof extension set back from the parapet provisioning additional office floorspace (Class E) and installation of roof plant and lift overrun, and horizontal extensions to existing office floorplates, infilling of lightwell, reprovision of terraces, alongside alterations to existing elevations including replacement windows and associated works, the relocation of the entrance at ground floor level on Newman Street, alongside the delivery of cycle parking and end of trip facilities, and all associated and ancillary works’; Namely, to allow amendments arising from detailed design development comprising: a new pavement light to Newman Street for basement smoke ventilation; rationalisation and partial lowering of the roof, relocation of the photovoltaic panels to the lift overrun and associated roof access provisions including ladders, guarding, and a new access door and louvre to the Berners Mews elevation; the replacement of Juliet balconies with openable windows; a reduction in window height within one bay to accommodate a retained structural beam; an amended entrance steps material.Show more description68 – 71 Newman Street London W1T 3EQRef. No: 26/04628/NMA · Received: Fri 10 Jul 2026 · Validated: Fri 10 Jul 2026
  14. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsInstallation of 8no. antennas, 2no. 300mm dishes, 2no. equipment cabinets and ancillary works thereto.4 – 12 Little Titchfield Street London W1W 7BYRef. No: 26/04515/FULL · Received: Tue 07 Jul 2026 · Validated: Tue 07 Jul 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 reinstatement of stone plinth (retrospective application) (Linked to 26/04428/FULL)Show more description1 Marylebone Road London NW1 4AQRef. No: 26/04429/LBC · Received: Fri 03 Jul 2026 · Validated: Fri 03 Jul 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 reinstatement of stone plinth (retrospective application). (Linked to 26/04429/LBC)Show more description1 Marylebone Road London NW1 4AQRef. No: 26/04428/FULL · Received: Fri 03 Jul 2026 · Validated: Fri 03 Jul 2026
  17. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsCreation of new roof louvred screens to enclose new roof mounted plant.1 – 2 Langham Place London W1B 3DERef. No: 26/04144/FULL · Received: Tue 23 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 03 Jul 2026
  18. Status: DecidedDisplay of externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.50m x 0.50m; internally illuminated (letters only) fascia sign measuring 0.24m x 0.95m.Show more description40 Newman Street London W1T 1QZRef. No: 26/04101/ADV · Received: Mon 22 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 09 Jul 2026
  19. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsVariation of Condition 1 of planning permission dated 8 August 2023 (23/01673/FULL) for: Internal and external alterations including installation of passenger lift within entrance porch with extension in height to 2nd floor. Relocation and replacement of external staircase to west lightwell with new railings to pavement. Installation of glass roof to central courtyard. Installation of two air conditioning units within front lightwell on Margaret Street. General works of repair and refurbishment and replacement of services throughout. Namely, to allow replacement of three existing UPVC windows with new double glazed timber sash windows instead of single glazed timber sash windows and secondary glazing as approved.Show more description84 Margaret Street London W1W 8TDRef. No: 26/03417/FULL · Received: Mon 25 May 2026 · Validated: Fri 17 Jul 2026
  20. Status: PendingThis item is open for commentsDetails of facing materials / new windows and rooflights, external doors, railings, detailed study of the ‘laundry’ with detailed drawings of proposals and plant screens / plant noise assessment / refuse and recycling storage pursuant to conditions 3, 4, 19 and 30 of planning permission dated 10 November 2025 (RN: 25/02820/FULL).Show more description82 Margaret Street London W1W 8LHRef. No: 26/02220/ADFULL · Received: Thu 02 Apr 2026 · Validated: Wed 08 Jul 2026

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