47 Wimpole Street London W1G 8SE

1. 18 Mar 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 13 May 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 90 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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 119 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Flat 1 46 Wimpole Street London W1G 8SD

  26/02725/FULL Submitted 23 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~18 Jun

  Replacement of 3 bottom sashes. [Linked to 26/02726/LBC]

  Awaiting decision Full applications 19 docs

• Flat 1 46 Wimpole Street London W1G 8SD

  26/02726/LBC Submitted 23 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~18 Jun

  Replacement of 3 bottom sashes. [Linked to 26/02725/FULL]

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 20 docs

• 45 Wimpole Street London W1G 8SB

  26/01948/LBC Submitted 25 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~20 May

  Installation of emergency lighting above exit doors (internal side of door only)

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs

• Flat 1 39 Wimpole Street London W1G 8YE

  07/06289/LBC Submitted 18 Jul 2007 50 yards away

  Demolition of existing rear extension and erection of new single storey extension at basement level in connection with the existing residential flat. Insertion of door to replace window at rear. Associated internal alterations.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition +1 2 docs
  Small domestic

• Flat 1 39 Wimpole Street London W1G 8YE

  07/06274/FULL Submitted 18 Jul 2007 50 yards away

  Demolition of existing rear extension and erection of new single storey extension at basement level in connection with the existing residential flat. Insertion of door at rear to replace window.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1 7 docs
  Small domestic

• Flat 6 39 Wimpole Street London W1G 8YE

  26/05602/LBC Submitted 17 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~23 Oct

  Installation of a replacement timber rooflight at main roof level. (Linked with 26/05899/FULL)

  Decided Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer 10 docs

• 26/05473/LBC Decided

  9A Grosvenor Square London W1K 5AE

  Installation of natural Portland Stone paving to two front entrances. (Linked to 26/06273/FULL)

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/07421/LBC Awaiting decision

  1 Upper St Martin's Lane London WC2H 9NY

  Installation of non-illuminated vinyl lettering to the external face of the existing ground-floor shopfront windows for a temporary period. (Linked with 26/07083/ADV)

  Received 30 Oct, published by the council 3 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/07416/LBC Awaiting decision

  39 Montagu Square London W1H 2LL

  Amalgamation of Flats 3 and 4 to form one single dwelling including associated internal reconfiguration and refurbishments, alterations to access arrangements and improvements to the existing terrace and private amenity spaces. Together with the removal and alteration of modern partitions, roof replacement, rebuilding of the roof terrace, new plant and addition of a new staircase, structural works, new window openings, and other associated works. (Linked with 26/07415/FULL)

  Received 30 Oct, published by the council 3 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/07404/LBC Awaiting decision

  Basement Floor And Ground Floor Queen Annes House 34 Queen Anne's Gate London SW1H 9AB

  Refurbishment and enhancement of the building to facilitate its continued use as offices with ancillary residential accommodation, together with associated conservation, restoration, accessibility improvements, building services upgrades, landscaping and ancillary works. Internal and external alterations associated with the repair. (Linked with 26/07403/FULL)

  Received 30 Oct, published by the council 3 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/07390/LBC Awaiting decision

  40 Wigmore Street London W1U 2RX

  Installation of a non-illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.29m x 0.79m and two vinyl signs applied to inside face of the glazed shopfront each measuring 0.22m x 0.84m. (Linked with 26/06970/ADV)

  29 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings