Planning application
52 Portland Place London W1B 1NH
Works: Demolition
Relates to 25/08377/LBC
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Demolition, refurbishment, restoration and alterations to 52 Portland Place as well as removal of existing external condensers at basement, ground, third and fourth floor level and provision of new, consolidated plant and screening at basement and third floor level alongside other associated works. (Linked with 25/08377/LBC)
As published by the council, reference 25/08376/FULL
Application record
- Reference
- 25/08376/FULL
- Type
- Full Planning Permission Application
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 17 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 17 Nov 2025
- Ward
- West End
- Postcode
- W1B 1NH
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025.
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25/08377/LBC Awaiting decision
52 Portland Place London W1B 1NH
Demolition, refurbishment, restoration and alterations to 52 Portland Place as well as removal of existing external condensers at basement, ground, third and fourth floor level and provision of new, consolidated plant and screening at basement and third floor level alongside other associated works. (Linked with 25/08376/FULL)
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Nov 2025
Received by Westminster
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20 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 12 January 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Westminster took a median of 65 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Related applications
Cases linked to this one on the register
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25/08377/LBC Awaiting decision
52 Portland Place London W1B 1NH
Demolition, refurbishment, restoration and alterations to 52 Portland Place as well as removal of existing external condensers at basement, ground, third and fourth floor level and provision of new, consolidated plant and screening at basement and third floor level alongside other associated works. (Linked with 25/08376/FULL)
1 later application on the register refers to this one:
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25/08377/LBC Awaiting decision
52 Portland Place London W1B 1NH
Demolition, refurbishment, restoration and alterations to 52 Portland Place as well as removal of existing external condensers at basement, ground, third and fourth floor level and provision of new, consolidated plant and screening at basement and third floor level alongside other associated works. (Linked with 25/08376/FULL)
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
35 documents on file for this application
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52 Portland Place London W1B 1NH
90% historically approved · decision due ~12 Jan
Demolition, refurbishment, restoration and alterations to 52 Portland Place as well as removal of existing external condensers at basement, ground, third and fourth floor level and provision of new, consolidated plant and screening at basement and third floor level alongside other associated works. (Linked with 25/08376/FULL)
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 34 docs -
46 Portland Place London W1B 1NF
88% historically approved · decision due ~27 May
Confirmation on planning permission have been lawfully implemented by carrying out a material operation at the site, in accordance with the approved plans (Variation of condition 1 of planning permission dated 29 April 2016 (RN 14/12563/FULL) for the demolition of the rear extension to the building at lower ground, mezzanine, ground and first floor levels and rebuilding to include the creation of a terrace at rear first floor level. Excavation of additional basement levels and installation of plant at main roof and basement level all in association with the use of the property as a single family dwelling (Class C3) from RN 14/12563/FULL. NAMELY, to vary the approved drawings to enable additional excavation at basement levels, installation of photovoltaics at roof level, enlargement of the openings at ground and first floors, to change a window to a door to provide access to the terrace at rear first floor level and to alter the fenestration of the front elevation to the orangery with internal alterations at all floor levels)
Awaiting decision Lawful development Extension Demolition +1 14 docsDomestic -
46 Portland Place London W1B 1NF
90% historically approved · decision due ~18 Aug
Internal alterations to the rear of the first floor, comprising the removal of non-original partitions, fixtures, fittings and doors associated with the existing WC/shower block and kitchen within the closet wing, together with the removal of suspended ceilings to reinstate original ceiling heights in the principal rooms. The works include the installation of a new WC and tea point with associated partitioning, and the formation of a new opening between the library/study and rear seating area, detailed with matching cornices and skirtings to respect the historic character and fabric of the building.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings -
46 Portland Place London W1B 1NF
87% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct
New dormer windows, replacement of all non-original windows, previously proposed windows and relevant external glazed doors with new painted windows and new glazed painted external doors that encompass vacuum glazing together with reinstatement of suitable joinery profiles throughout. (Linked with 26/04113/LBC)
Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing -
46 Portland Place London W1B 1NF
90% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct
New dormer windows, replacement of all non-original windows, previously proposed windows and relevant external glazed doors with new painted windows and new glazed painted external doors that encompass vacuum glazing together with reinstatement of suitable joinery profiles throughout. (Linked with 26/05632/FULL)
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 24 docs -
48 Portland Place London W1B 1NN
Detailed drawings at 1:10 with full size glazing bar sections of the new sash windows pursuant to condition 3 of listed building consent dated 29th April 2025 (RN: 25/00294/LBC).
Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 7 docs
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