Planning application
31 Duke Street London W1U 1LG
Works: Demolition
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Proposal
Demolition of the existing buildings above ground with partial retention of existing basement walls. Construction to provide a building comprising retained basement and eight upper storeys (ground plus seven) for flexible retail, restaurant (Class E (a) and (b)) and / or bar (Sui Generis) use at part basement and part ground, flexible retail, restaurant (Class E (a) and (b)) and / or office (Class E(g)(i)) at first floor, with offices ((Class E(g)(i)) above; provision of external roof terraces at sixth and seventh floor levels, mechanical plant and photovoltaic panels at main roof level; provision of public realm enhancements on Duke Street, Barrett Street and Picton Place including the removal of the motor bike parking on Barrett Street and associated works. (SITE INCLUDES 31, 33 AND 37 DUKE STREET)
As published by the council, reference 26/01893/FULL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01893/FULL
- Type
- Full Planning Permission Application
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 24 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 24 Mar 2026
- Ward
- West End
- Postcode
- W1U 1LG
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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24 Mar 2026
Received by Westminster
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 19 May 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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Montagu Evans LLP Agent, registered in London
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