Planning application
16 Baker Street London W1U 3HS
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Proposal
Display of three halo illuminated and internally illuminated (letters only) fascia signs.
As published by the council, reference 26/00699/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00699/ADV
- Type
- Advert Application (ADV)
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 5 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 5 Feb 2026
- Ward
- Marylebone
- Postcode
- W1U 3HS
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 4 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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26/04707/ADV Decided
16 Baker Street London W1U 3HS
Display of two internally illuminated advertisement screens on bus shelter outside 16 Baker Street measuring 2.1m x 1.34m.
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26/00698/FULL Awaiting decision
16 Baker Street London W1U 3HS
Alterations to shopfront.
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25/06013/ADV Granted
16 Baker Street London W1U 3HS
Display of 11 vinyls on the external ground floor windows for a temporary period of one year from 01 September 2025 until 31 August 2026. .
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Feb 2026
Received by Westminster
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 2 April 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.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Marlyn McNair Design Consultant Agent, a design practice
7 applications on PlanIndex · across 3 councils
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
7 documents on file for this application
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About advertisement consent applications
Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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16 Baker Street London W1U 3HS
87% historically approved · decision due ~2 Apr
Alterations to shopfront.
Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 9 docs -
16 Baker Street London W1U 3HS
84% historically approved · decision due ~8 Sep
Display of two internally illuminated advertisement screens on bus shelter outside 16 Baker Street measuring 2.1m x 1.34m.
Decided Advertising -
16 Baker Street London W1U 3HS
Display of 11 vinyls on the external ground floor windows for a temporary period of one year from 01 September 2025 until 31 August 2026. .
Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 9 docs -
33 Robert Adam Street London W1U 3HP
87% historically approved · decision due ~12 Jun
Variation of condition 3 of planning permission dated 19th February 2024 (RN:23/06458/FULL) for the removal of facades at Ground & First; New Entrance, with stone features, glazed facade, new entrance doors, and new planters; Replacement of windows; New louvred shutters to South-facing windows; Replacement MEP services and associated plant; New cycle storage in basement; Upgrade to internal offices; New roof covering & insulation and associated works. NAMELY, to allow the roof area shown on drawing 0950-GAR-A-0155-P04_PROP_RF can be used for the installation of photovoltaic (PV) panels, to reduce energy demand from the grid and improve the building.
Awaiting decision Full applications Roofing Windows or glazing 15 docs -
12 Baker Street London W1U 3AA
Installation of a service hatch in the existing shopfront
Refused Full applications Windows or glazing 13 docs -
33 Robert Adam Street London W1U 3HP
93% historically approved · decision due ~27 Aug
Amendments to planning permission dated 20th February 2024 (RN:23/06458/FULL) for Removal of facades at Ground & First; New Entrance, with stone features, glazed facade, new entrance doors, and new planters; Replacement of windows; New louvred shutters to South-facing windows; Replacement MEP services and associated plant; New cycle storage in basement; Upgrade to internal offices; New roof covering & insulation and associated works. Namely, relocating the cycle storage one bay to the right within a new secure enclosure, refurbishing the existing lift motor room and relocating the power mains and GF fire curtain control panel into this space, proposing a small plant room for access and an increase in shower provision from one to three units, alongside associated WC.
Awaiting decision Amendments Roofing Windows or glazing 13 docsSeveral homes
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