68 Shaftesbury Avenue London W1D 6LY

1. 18 Jun 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 13 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.

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.

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• 21 - 22 Gerrard Street London W1D 6JH

  06/07507/FULL Submitted 20 Sep 2006 50 yards away

  Alterations to existing shopfront.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 6 docs

• 21 - 22 Gerrard Street London W1D 6JH

  06/07458/CAC Submitted 18 Sep 2006 50 yards away

  Demolish existing shopfront.

  Decided Heritage and listed buildings Demolition Windows or glazing 4 docs

• 32 Wardour Street London W1D 6JJ

  25/06591/FULL Submitted 15 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Installation of a new shopfront and associated external works (site include 32 Wardour Street and 23 Gerrard Street). (Linked with 25/06592/ADV)

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 21 docs

• 32 Wardour Street London W1D 6JJ

  25/06592/ADV Submitted 15 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Display of three halo illuminated fascia signs measuring 4.30m x 0.40m, 3.20m x 0.30m and 3.00m x 0.30m; and two externally illuminated projecting signs each measuring 0.60m x 0.60m (site include 32 Wardour Street and 23 Gerrard Street). (Linked with 25/06591/FULL)

  Granted Advertising 10 docs

• Basement And Ground Floor Astoria House 62 Shaftesbury Avenue London W1D 6LT

  26/02143/FULL Submitted 31 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~26 May

  Replacement of transom light to match existing, with new awning incorporated into window design, and replacement of lower section of glazing with new doors and sidelights.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 14 docs

• Basement And Ground Floor Astoria House 62 Shaftesbury Avenue London W1D 6LT

  25/07654/FULL Submitted 22 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Installation of three air conditioning units, air intake and extract fans in rear basement lightwell and ducts on rear elevation.

  Granted Full applications 30 docs

• 26/07528/FULL Awaiting decision

  69 Eaton Place London SW1X 8DF

  Installation of new cast iron water pipe on rear courtyard elevation. (Linked with 26/07529/LBC)

  Received 5 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Full applications
• 26/05200/FULL Decided

  1 The Court House 165 Seymour Place London W1H 4PU

  Installation of waterproofing system to the existing lead flat roofs

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/07521/FULL Awaiting decision

  Flat 18 Harlequin Court 20 Tavistock Street London WC2E 7NZ

  Installation of one external condenser unit

  Received 4 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Full applications
• 26/07508/FULL Awaiting decision

  Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

  Replacement of existing security lighting to the Buckingham Palace Forecourt with 80 compact LED spotlights installed within the lantern clusters across 10 principal piers, with associated concealed cabling and reversible fixings. (Linked with 26/07509/LBC)

  Received 4 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Full applications
• 26/07472/FULL Awaiting decision

  Flat 3 82 New Cavendish Street London W1G 9TA

  Replacement windows to second floor level with vacuum, double glazing windows. (Linked with 26/07473/LBC)

  Received 3 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Full applications