Planning application
48 Charles Street London W1J 5EN
Works: Loft or dormer Roofing Windows or glazing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Alterations at roof level including creation of new roof terrace, partial removal and repair of mansard and dormer windows, replacement of windows, new doors, new stair and door to lightwell, replacement of rooflight, removal of flag poles, new balustrading, lighting, restoration of obelisks, Internally; alterations including removal of modern partitions and new openings made, new doors, replacement lift, restored staircase,replacement of ceilings, provision of new W.Cs and shower areas, the installation of cycle facilities; internal alterations at all floor levels; and associated works. (Linked to 26/00276/FULL)
As published by the council, reference 26/00277/LBC
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00277/LBC
- Type
- Listed Building Consent Application
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 19 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 19 Jan 2026
- Ward
- West End
- Postcode
- W1J 5EN
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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26/00276/FULL Awaiting decision
48 Charles Street London W1J 5EN
External alterations at roof level including creation of new roof terrace, part removal and repair of mansard and dormer windows; c replacement of windows; new doors; new stair and door to lightwell; replacement of rooflight; removal of flag poles; new balustrading; lighting; hard and soft landscaping; replacement of existing plant; creation of new cycle facilities and other associated works. (Linked to 26/00277/LBC)
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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19 Jan 2026
Received by Westminster
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 16 March 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 66 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Related applications
Cases linked to this one on the register
1 later application on the register refers to this one:
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26/00276/FULL Awaiting decision
48 Charles Street London W1J 5EN
External alterations at roof level including creation of new roof terrace, part removal and repair of mansard and dormer windows; c replacement of windows; new doors; new stair and door to lightwell; replacement of rooflight; removal of flag poles; new balustrading; lighting; hard and soft landscaping; replacement of existing plant; creation of new cycle facilities and other associated works. (Linked to 26/00277/LBC)
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
60 documents on file for this application
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48 Charles Street London W1J 5EN
87% historically approved · decision due ~16 Mar
External alterations at roof level including creation of new roof terrace, part removal and repair of mansard and dormer windows; c replacement of windows; new doors; new stair and door to lightwell; replacement of rooflight; removal of flag poles; new balustrading; lighting; hard and soft landscaping; replacement of existing plant; creation of new cycle facilities and other associated works. (Linked to 26/00277/LBC)
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Amendment to planning permission dated 27th February 2024 (RN 23/03027/FULL) for, 'External alterations including reinstatement of blocked up windows, replacement of existing windows, removal of chimney stack, extension of lift overrun, creation of ground floor roof terrace and installation of access staircase, creation of third floor terrace, including replacement of window with a door, replacement of roof coverings, installation of louvre, refurbishment of rear courtyard, installation of plant equipment in rear lightwell, facade cleaning and other associated works'; NAMELY, A new front door with wall lights either side. Amendments to the louvred panel above the door in the lower ground floor and the replacement of door with a fire rated door. The size of the lift overrun has increased. Raising of the level 3 terrace balustrade. Lintel to the access doors have been raised. A black WC vent is also proposed. The rainwater pipe to be redirected. Recessed floor lighting to the level 3 terrace is also included. Feature wall lighting and emergency lighting are also proposed on the rear elevation. Amendments to the level 2 windows. The staircase connecting the rear courtyard and roof terrace is now proposed to be a lightweight metal staircase clad in the same floor finish as the terrace.
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