Planning application
8 Poland Street London W1F 8PX
Works: Extension Windows or glazing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Removal of existing stairwell and infill of front area lightwell, new glazing and door to shopfront. [Linked to 26/02431/ADV]
As published by the council, reference 26/02430/FULL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02430/FULL
- Type
- Full Planning Permission Application
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 14 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 23 Apr 2026
- Ward
- West End
- Postcode
- W1F 8PX
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 4 applications since 2003: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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26/02431/ADV Awaiting decision
8 Poland Street London W1F 8PX
Display of an internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.125m x 0.7m [Linked to 26/02430/FULL]
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03/09089/AD7 Granted
8 Poland Street London W1F 8PX
Display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated 'to let' board attached to the railings in front of the building at street level and measuring 0.6 x 0.9m.
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03/04582/AD7 Granted
8 Poland Street London W1F 8PX
Display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated 'to let' board attached to the railings in front of the building at street level and measuring 0.6 x 0.9m.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Apr 2026
Received by Westminster
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23 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 18 June 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 91 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Five Development Consultancy LLP Agent, a developer registered in London
Active · incorporated 2014 · London
8 applications on PlanIndex · across 5 councils
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
19 documents on file for this application
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8 Poland Street London W1F 8PX
82% historically approved · decision due ~18 Jun
Display of an internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.125m x 0.7m [Linked to 26/02430/FULL]
Awaiting decision Advertising 18 docs -
8 Poland Street London W1F 8PX
Display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated 'to let' board attached to the railings in front of the building at street level and measuring 0.6 x 0.9m.
Granted Advertising 2 docs -
8 Poland Street London W1F 8PX
Display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated 'to let' board attached to the railings in front of the building at street level and measuring 0.6 x 0.9m.
Granted Advertising 2 docs -
7 Poland Street London W1F 8PU
88% historically approved · decision due ~30 Nov
Internal refurbishment and reconfiguration to provide office accommodation, including installation of services, replacement ceilings, meeting rooms, kitchens, cycle storage and refurbished bathroom facilities; external alterations including plant rationalisation and relocation, replacement rooflights, and minor alterations to the front and rear elevations including redecoration and signage. (Linked to 26/06628/LBC)
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7 Poland Street London W1F 8PU
90% historically approved · decision due ~30 Nov
Internal refurbishment and reconfiguration to provide office accommodation, including installation of services, replacement ceilings, meeting rooms, kitchens, cycle storage and refurbished bathroom facilities; external alterations including plant rationalisation and relocation, replacement rooflights, and minor alterations to the front and rear elevations including redecoration and signage. (Linked to 26/06627/FULL)
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82% historically approved · decision due ~13 Nov
Display of non illuminated fascia sign measuring 2.45m x 0.38m
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