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43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

Granted Westminster 05/10346/AD7 Advert Application-Regulat. 7 Area (AD7)

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated 'to let' board attached to the railings in front of the building at street level and measuring 0.6m x 0.45m.

As published by the council, reference 05/10346/AD7

Application record

Reference
05/10346/AD7
Type
Advert Application-Regulat. 7 Area (AD7)
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Application Permitted
Received
22 Dec 2005
Validated
22 Dec 2005
Decided
29 Dec 2005
Ward
Marylebone High Street
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
W1H 6LY

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 14 applications since 2004: 8 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/04951/NMA Decided

    43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

    Amendments to planning permission dated 22 April 2026 (Ref: 25/06153/FULL) for, 'Partial demolition of the existing roof and removal of plant equipment; construction of a roof extension providing new office (Class E) floorspace with associated external amenity spaces and plant equipment; refurbishment of the existing building, including infilling of the existing atrium; alterations to the existing façade; provision of cycle parking spaces and end of journey facilities, and all associated and ancillary works'; NAMELY, to amend the wording of Condition 27 to allow basement demolition work to proceed in advance of sustaianble drainage construction drawings being approved.

    Submitted 23 Jul 2026 Amendments
  • 26/04721/ADFULL Decided

    43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

    Details of accurate and verified estimates of the 'Be Seen' energy performance indicators for the Development as outlined in chapter 3 (Planning Stage) of the Be Seen Guidance pursuant to condition 33 (A) of planning permission dated 7th April 2025 (RN:24/04987/FULL)

    Submitted 15 Jul 2026
  • 26/04154/NMA Awaiting decision

    43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

    Amendments to planning permission dated 02 March 2026 (RN: 25/06153/FULL) for the variation of Condition 1 of planning permission dated 7th April 2025 (RN: 24/04987/FULL) for, 'Partial demolition of the existing roof and removal of plant equipment; construction of a roof extension providing new office (Class E) floorspace with associated external amenity spaces and plant equipment; refurbishment of the existing building, including infilling of the existing atrium; alterations to the existing façade; provision of cycle parking spaces and end of journey facilities, and all associated and ancillary works'; Namely,the retention of existing cores, the infilling of atria, the provision of additional rooflights to the western 3rd floor terrace, layout changes at ground and lower ground levels and changes to some windows on the eastern façade and retention of existing first floor windows, resulting in single storey full height glazing to the retail frontages along Orchard Street (Application under Section 73 of the Act); NAMELY rooftop plant screening; enlargement of lift overrun; adjustments to PV layout; reconfiguration of Level 10 north façade with doors and panels; consolidation and removal of blue roofs at Levels 10 and 8; enlargements of SW stair roof with addition of vent for pressurisation; updating of south façade windows with discreet vents; alerations to NW mansard for maintenance access; addition of additional louvres for building services.

    Submitted 23 Jun 2026 Amendments
  • 26/02687/NMA Awaiting decision

    43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

    Amendments to planning permission dated 22nd April 2026 (RN:25/06153/FULL) for: Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission dated 7th April 2025 (RN: 24/04987/FULL) for: Partial demolition of the existing roof and removal of plant equipment; construction of a roof extension providing new office (Class E) floorspace with associated external amenity spaces and plant equipment; refurbishment of the existing building, including infilling of the existing atrium; alterations to the existing façade; provision of cycle parking spaces and end of journey facilities, and all associated and ancillary works namely, amendments to mansard roof and rear façades; alterations to skylights and access doors to terraces; alterations to Portman Mews and Orchard Street elevations and to main entrance; alterations to louvres and to internal layout.

    Submitted 22 Apr 2026 Amendments
  • 26/00708/ADFULL Granted

    43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

    Details of signed Appendix A of the council's Code of Construction Practice pursuant to Condition 19 of planning permission dated 07 April 2025 (RN: 24/04987/FULL)

    Decided 4 Mar 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00710/ADFULL Granted

    43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

    Detailed method statement for interim and temporary drainage measures during the demolition and construction phase pursuant to Condition 26 of planning permission dated 07 April 2025 (RN: 24/04987/FULL)

    Decided 27 Mar 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00709/ADFULL Granted

    43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

    Details of Construction Logistics Plan to clarify that TfL's assets and services are not adversely affected during the demolition and construction of the application pursuant to Condition 32 of planning permission dated 07 April 2025 (RN: 24/04987/FULL)

    Decided 12 Mar 2026 Full applications
  • 25/06153/FULL Awaiting decision

    43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

    Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission dated 7th April 2025 (RN: 24/04987/FULL) for, 'Partial demolition of the existing roof and removal of plant equipment; construction of a roof extension providing new office (Class E) floorspace with associated external amenity spaces and plant equipment; refurbishment of the existing building, including infilling of the existing atrium; alterations to the existing façade; provision of cycle parking spaces and end of journey facilities, and all associated and ancillary works'; Namely,the retention of existing cores, the infilling of atria, the provision of additional rooflights to the western 3rd floor terrace, layout changes at ground and lower ground levels and changes to some windows on the eastern façade and retention of existing first floor windows, resulting in single storey full height glazing to the retail frontages along Orchard Street (Application under Section 73 of the Act).

    Submitted 29 Aug 2025 Full applications
  • 25/03065/ADFULL Awaiting decision

    43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

    Details of accurate and verified estimates of the 'Be Seen' energy performance indicators for the Development as outlined in chapter 3 (Planning Stage) of the Be Seen Guidance pursuant to Condition 33 (A) of planning permission dated 7th April 2025 (RN:24/04987/FULL)

    Submitted 2 May 2025 Full applications
  • 06/00987/AD7 Granted

    43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

    Display of non-illuminated estate agent board measuring 600mm x 450mm to be attached to the railings in front of the building at a height of 1.5m from ground floor level, for a temporary period of 6 months.

    Decided 16 Feb 2006 Advertising

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 22 Dec 2005

    Received by Westminster

  2. 29 Dec 2005

    Decision issued: Application Permitted

  3. 30 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

2 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Westminster granted permission on 29 December 2005, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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Nearby applications

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  • 43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

    06/00987/AD7 Submitted 9 Feb 2006 50 yards away

    Display of non-illuminated estate agent board measuring 600mm x 450mm to be attached to the railings in front of the building at a height of 1.5m from ground floor level, for a temporary period of 6 months.

    Granted Advertising 3 docs
  • 43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

    04/09146/AD7 Submitted 18 Nov 2004 50 yards away

    Display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated 'to let' board attached to the railings in front of the building at street level and measuring 0.6 x 0.45m.

    Granted Advertising 3 docs
  • 43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

    25/03065/ADFULL Submitted 2 May 2025 50 yards away

    88% historically approved · decision due ~27 Jun

    Details of accurate and verified estimates of the 'Be Seen' energy performance indicators for the Development as outlined in chapter 3 (Planning Stage) of the Be Seen Guidance pursuant to Condition 33 (A) of planning permission dated 7th April 2025 (RN:24/04987/FULL)

    Awaiting decision Full applications 7 docs
  • Hesketh House 43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

    06/10363/FULL Submitted 22 Dec 2006 50 yards away

    Alterations to entrance on Portman Square including removal of gates and installation of full height glazed lobby.

    Withdrawn Full applications Windows or glazing 10 docs
  • 43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

    26/04951/NMA Submitted 23 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    93% historically approved · decision due ~17 Sep

    Amendments to planning permission dated 22 April 2026 (Ref: 25/06153/FULL) for, 'Partial demolition of the existing roof and removal of plant equipment; construction of a roof extension providing new office (Class E) floorspace with associated external amenity spaces and plant equipment; refurbishment of the existing building, including infilling of the existing atrium; alterations to the existing façade; provision of cycle parking spaces and end of journey facilities, and all associated and ancillary works'; NAMELY, to amend the wording of Condition 27 to allow basement demolition work to proceed in advance of sustaianble drainage construction drawings being approved.

    Decided Amendments Extension Demolition
  • 43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

    26/04721/ADFULL Submitted 15 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    89% historically approved · decision due ~9 Sep

    Details of accurate and verified estimates of the 'Be Seen' energy performance indicators for the Development as outlined in chapter 3 (Planning Stage) of the Be Seen Guidance pursuant to condition 33 (A) of planning permission dated 7th April 2025 (RN:24/04987/FULL)

    Decided 7 docs

In Westminster

  • 26/07230/ADV Awaiting decision

    5 D'arblay Street London W1F 8DL

    Display of an externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.4m x 0.9m and a non-illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.4m x 0.8m. (Linked with 26/07229/FULL)

    Received 22 Oct, published by the council 26 Oct 2026 Advertising
  • 26/06992/ADV Decided

    78 - 80 Wigmore Street London W1U 2SJ

    Display of self-adhesive vinyl in the windows measuring 3.06m x 2.16m.

    Received 13 Oct, published by the council 15 Oct 2026 Advertising
  • 26/07225/ADV Awaiting decision

    8 Hinde Street London W1U 3BQ

    Display of non illuminated hanging sign measuring 2.45m X 1.4m and other sign 0.6m X 3.1m

    Received 22 Oct, published by the council 26 Oct 2026 Advertising
  • 26/07194/ADV Awaiting decision

    98 Victoria Street London SW1E 5JL

    Display of two internally illuminated double-sided projecting signs, each measuring 0.57m × 0.67m. (Linked with 26/07193/FULL)

    Received 21 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Advertising
  • 26/07160/ADV Awaiting decision

    18 - 21 Haymarket London SW1Y 4DQ

    Display of non illuminated fascia sign measauring 2.3m X 4m and 2.4m X 3.6m

    Received 20 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Advertising