Planning application
55 - 56 Poland Street London W1F 7NL
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Use of part lower ground floor a mixed use comprising retail and film screening (Sui generis).
As published by the council, reference 26/03940/FULL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/03940/FULL
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 16 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 16 Jun 2026
- Postcode
- W1F 7NL
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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26/04445/FULL Withdrawn
55 - 56 Poland Street London W1F 7NL
Amendments to the existing shopfront incl. painting of window frames and removal of existing paint finish.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Jun 2026
Received by Westminster
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 11 August 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.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with Westminster for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Westminster decided full applications in a median of 119 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About full applications
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Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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55 - 56 Poland Street London W1F 7NL
88% historically approved · decision due ~31 Aug
Amendments to the existing shopfront incl. painting of window frames and removal of existing paint finish.
Withdrawn Full applications Windows or glazing 14 docs -
8 Poland Street London W1F 8PX
88% historically approved · decision due ~18 Jun
Removal of existing stairwell and infill of front area lightwell, new glazing and door to shopfront. [Linked to 26/02431/ADV]
Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 19 docs -
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 -
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)
Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer -
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)
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer -
1 - 5 Poland Street London W1F 8PR
Display of non-illuminated estate agent board measuring 900mm x 600mm to be attached to the building no higher than 3m from ground floor level, for a temporary period of 6 months.
Granted Advertising 4 docs
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