2 Manchester Square London W1U 3PA

This site has had 12 applications since 2003: 10 approved, 0 refused.

• 25/07164/LBC Granted

  2 Manchester Square London W1U 3PA

  Proposed infill of rear lightwell with walk-on, fire rated rooflights. Removal of the existing metal grill covering the lightwell; Infilling the lightwell at ground floor level to create an internal space; Installation of walk-on rooflights flush with the surrounding deck to allow daylight into the lower ground floor; Associated internal works to integrate the new structure, including provision for mechanical ventilation where required. New air handling unit to service rear room which has now become internal. Extended ventilation to service void under the suspended timber floor; Replacement of existing lead roof section on the ground floor, on a small corner adjacent to the bay window; Additional insulation to the rear lightwell floor slab, as this space will become internal; Revised floor build-up to the lower ground floor, rear extension room following discovery of the gridded masonry structure below the existing concrete slab.

  Decided 10 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 25/07163/FULL Granted

  2 Manchester Square London W1U 3PA

  Proposed infill of rear lightwell with walk-on, fire rated rooflights. Removal of the existing metal grill covering the lightwell; Infilling the lightwell at ground floor level to create an internal space; Installation of walk-on rooflights flush with the surrounding deck to allow daylight into the lower ground floor; Associated internal works to integrate the new structure, including provision for mechanical ventilation where required. New air handling unit to service rear room which has now become internal. Extended ventilation to service void under the suspended timber floor; Replacement of existing lead roof section on the ground floor, on a small corner adjacent to the bay window; Additional insulation to the rear lightwell floor slab, as this space will become internal; Revised floor build-up to the lower ground floor, rear extension room following discovery of the gridded masonry structure below the existing concrete slab.

  Decided 10 Mar 2026 Full applications
• 25/06335/LBC Granted

  2 Manchester Square London W1U 3PA

  Removal of one rooflight in the main roof and installation of one apex rooflight in the main roof to replace the existing rooflight.

  Decided 26 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 25/06334/FULL Granted

  2 Manchester Square London W1U 3PA

  Removal of one rooflight in the main roof and installation of one apex rooflight in the main roof to replace the existing rooflight.

  Decided 10 Mar 2026 Full applications
• 25/01094/ADLBC Awaiting decision

  2 Manchester Square London W1U 3PA

  Detailed information of the new rooflights (detailed plans, elevations and sections at 1:20, plus finishes schedule, and manufacturer's product details as applicable) pursuant to Condition 5 (A) of listed building dated 28th November 2024 (RN:23/05939/LBC)

  Submitted 17 Feb 2025 Conditions
• 25/01102/ADLBC Granted

  2 Manchester Square London W1U 3PA

  Detailed information of works to preserve and/or record any historic flooring layers discovered during the excavation of the existing basement floor (a detailed Conservation Method Statement, to include a detailed photographic and written analysis of what is found, and detailed existing and proposed floor build-up sections at 1:10) pursuant to Condition 5 (D) of listed building dated 28th November 2024 (RN:23/05939/LBC)

  Decided 20 Mar 2025 Conditions
• 25/01101/ADLBC Awaiting decision

  2 Manchester Square London W1U 3PA

  Detailed information of the extent of replacement and repaired floors and ceilings, including floorboards, plasterwork and underlying timber structure (a detailed Conservation Method Statement, to incorporate detailed marked-up floor and reflected ceiling plans at 1:20) pursuant to Condition 5(B) of listed building dated 28th November 2023 (RN: 23/05939/LBC)

  Submitted 17 Feb 2025 Conditions
• 05/05999/AD7 Granted

  2 Manchester Square London W1U 3PA

  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.

  Decided 3 Aug 2005 Advertising
• 05/00300/AD7 Granted

  2 Manchester Square London W1U 3PA

  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.

  Decided 20 Jan 2005 Advertising
• 04/05270/AD7 Granted

  2 Manchester Square London W1U 3PA

  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.

  Decided 16 Jul 2004 Advertising

1. 9 Feb 2006

   Received by Westminster

2. 16 Feb 2006

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

3. 20 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 2 Manchester Square London W1U 3PA

  25/01094/ADLBC Submitted 17 Feb 2025 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~14 Apr

  Detailed information of the new rooflights (detailed plans, elevations and sections at 1:20, plus finishes schedule, and manufacturer's product details as applicable) pursuant to Condition 5 (A) of listed building dated 28th November 2024 (RN:23/05939/LBC)

  Awaiting decision Conditions Loft or dormer 12 docs

• 2 Manchester Square London W1U 3PA

  25/01102/ADLBC Submitted 17 Feb 2025 50 yards away

  Detailed information of works to preserve and/or record any historic flooring layers discovered during the excavation of the existing basement floor (a detailed Conservation Method Statement, to include a detailed photographic and written analysis of what is found, and detailed existing and proposed floor build-up sections at 1:10) pursuant to Condition 5 (D) of listed building dated 28th November 2024 (RN:23/05939/LBC)

  Granted Conditions 15 docs

• 2 Manchester Square London W1U 3PA

  25/01101/ADLBC Submitted 17 Feb 2025 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~14 Apr

  Detailed information of the extent of replacement and repaired floors and ceilings, including floorboards, plasterwork and underlying timber structure (a detailed Conservation Method Statement, to incorporate detailed marked-up floor and reflected ceiling plans at 1:20) pursuant to Condition 5(B) of listed building dated 28th November 2023 (RN: 23/05939/LBC)

  Awaiting decision Conditions 61 docs

• 2 Manchester Square London W1U 3PA

  03/04472/AD7 Submitted 9 Jun 2003 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 2 docs

• 2 Manchester Square London W1U 3PA

  05/05999/AD7 Submitted 25 Jul 2005 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 0.6m x 0.45m.

  Granted Advertising 2 docs

• 2 Manchester Square London W1U 3PA

  05/00300/AD7 Submitted 13 Jan 2005 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 2 docs

• 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
• 26/07157/ADV Awaiting decision

  41 - 44 Great Windmill Street London W1D 7NF

  Display of one non illuminated projection sign, measuring 800mm x 300mm

  Received 20 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Advertising