52 Portland Place London W1B 1NH

This site has had 2 applications since 2025.

• 25/08376/FULL 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 25/08377/LBC)

  Submitted 17 Nov 2025 Full applications

1. 17 Nov 2025

   Received by Westminster

2. 20 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 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.

• 25/08376/FULL 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 25/08377/LBC)

  Submitted 17 Nov 2025 Full applications

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• 25/08376/FULL 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 25/08377/LBC)

  Submitted 17 Nov 2025 Full applications

This application is with Westminster for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Westminster decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 93 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 52 Portland Place London W1B 1NH

  25/08376/FULL Submitted 17 Nov 2025 0m away

  87% 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 25/08377/LBC)

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 35 docs

• 46 Portland Place London W1B 1NF

  26/02183/CLEUD Submitted 1 Apr 2026 27m away

  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 docs
  Domestic

• 46 Portland Place London W1B 1NF

  26/04128/LBC Submitted 23 Jun 2026 27m away

  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

  26/05632/FULL Submitted 18 Aug 2026 27m away

  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

  26/04113/LBC Submitted 22 Jun 2026 27m away

  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

  25/07758/ADLBC Submitted 27 Oct 2025 33m away

  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

• 26/06250/LBC Awaiting decision

  53 Wimpole Street London W1G 8YH

  Removal and Installation of external rear air condensers and associated pipe work to ground floor, including internal works to ground and first floor. (Linked with 26/06249/FULL)

  11 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/06203/LBC Awaiting decision

  106 Blandford Street London W1U 8AG

  Installation of two roof-mounted anchor posts. (Linked to 26/06202/FULL)

  10 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/06187/LBC Awaiting decision

  4 Shepherd Market London W1J 7QB

  Installation of wall mounted highway street light on to the facade of 4 Shepherd Market.

  10 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/06216/LBC Awaiting decision

  208 Regent Street London W1B 5BD

  Strip-out of existing, modern retail unit fixtures, fittings, stair and services, with retention of heritage and listed features, including shopfront and entrances, and ground floor ceiling details and features. Fit-out of new retail fittings, fixtures and services. Retention of shopfront with new 'like-for-like' signage and a new flag pole.

  10 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/06176/LBC Awaiting decision

  46 Gloucester Place London W1U 8HG

  Installation of 1,100 mm high protective railings along the existing roof-level access walkway. (Linked to 26/06178/FULL)

  9 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings