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43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

Decided Westminster 26/04721/ADFULL

Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.

Proposal

Details of accurate and verified estimates of the 'Be Seen' energy performance indicators for the Development as outlined in chapter 3 (Planning Stage) of the Be Seen Guidance pursuant to condition 33 (A) of planning permission dated 7th April 2025 (RN:24/04987/FULL)

As published by the council, reference 26/04721/ADFULL

Application record

Reference
26/04721/ADFULL
Status
Decided
Received
15 Jul 2026
Validated
15 Jul 2026
Ward
West End
Postcode
W1H 6LY

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 14 applications since 2004: 8 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/04951/NMA Decided

    43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

    Amendments to planning permission dated 22 April 2026 (Ref: 25/06153/FULL) for, 'Partial demolition of the existing roof and removal of plant equipment; construction of a roof extension providing new office (Class E) floorspace with associated external amenity spaces and plant equipment; refurbishment of the existing building, including infilling of the existing atrium; alterations to the existing façade; provision of cycle parking spaces and end of journey facilities, and all associated and ancillary works'; NAMELY, to amend the wording of Condition 27 to allow basement demolition work to proceed in advance of sustaianble drainage construction drawings being approved.

    Submitted 23 Jul 2026 Amendments
  • 26/04154/NMA Awaiting decision

    43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

    Amendments to planning permission dated 02 March 2026 (RN: 25/06153/FULL) for the variation of Condition 1 of planning permission dated 7th April 2025 (RN: 24/04987/FULL) for, 'Partial demolition of the existing roof and removal of plant equipment; construction of a roof extension providing new office (Class E) floorspace with associated external amenity spaces and plant equipment; refurbishment of the existing building, including infilling of the existing atrium; alterations to the existing façade; provision of cycle parking spaces and end of journey facilities, and all associated and ancillary works'; Namely,the retention of existing cores, the infilling of atria, the provision of additional rooflights to the western 3rd floor terrace, layout changes at ground and lower ground levels and changes to some windows on the eastern façade and retention of existing first floor windows, resulting in single storey full height glazing to the retail frontages along Orchard Street (Application under Section 73 of the Act); NAMELY rooftop plant screening; enlargement of lift overrun; adjustments to PV layout; reconfiguration of Level 10 north façade with doors and panels; consolidation and removal of blue roofs at Levels 10 and 8; enlargements of SW stair roof with addition of vent for pressurisation; updating of south façade windows with discreet vents; alerations to NW mansard for maintenance access; addition of additional louvres for building services.

    Submitted 23 Jun 2026 Amendments
  • 26/02687/NMA Awaiting decision

    43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

    Amendments to planning permission dated 22nd April 2026 (RN:25/06153/FULL) for: Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission dated 7th April 2025 (RN: 24/04987/FULL) for: Partial demolition of the existing roof and removal of plant equipment; construction of a roof extension providing new office (Class E) floorspace with associated external amenity spaces and plant equipment; refurbishment of the existing building, including infilling of the existing atrium; alterations to the existing façade; provision of cycle parking spaces and end of journey facilities, and all associated and ancillary works namely, amendments to mansard roof and rear façades; alterations to skylights and access doors to terraces; alterations to Portman Mews and Orchard Street elevations and to main entrance; alterations to louvres and to internal layout.

    Submitted 22 Apr 2026 Amendments
  • 26/00708/ADFULL Granted

    43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

    Details of signed Appendix A of the council's Code of Construction Practice pursuant to Condition 19 of planning permission dated 07 April 2025 (RN: 24/04987/FULL)

    Decided 4 Mar 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00710/ADFULL Granted

    43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

    Detailed method statement for interim and temporary drainage measures during the demolition and construction phase pursuant to Condition 26 of planning permission dated 07 April 2025 (RN: 24/04987/FULL)

    Decided 27 Mar 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00709/ADFULL Granted

    43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

    Details of Construction Logistics Plan to clarify that TfL's assets and services are not adversely affected during the demolition and construction of the application pursuant to Condition 32 of planning permission dated 07 April 2025 (RN: 24/04987/FULL)

    Decided 12 Mar 2026 Full applications
  • 25/06153/FULL Awaiting decision

    43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

    Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission dated 7th April 2025 (RN: 24/04987/FULL) for, 'Partial demolition of the existing roof and removal of plant equipment; construction of a roof extension providing new office (Class E) floorspace with associated external amenity spaces and plant equipment; refurbishment of the existing building, including infilling of the existing atrium; alterations to the existing façade; provision of cycle parking spaces and end of journey facilities, and all associated and ancillary works'; Namely,the retention of existing cores, the infilling of atria, the provision of additional rooflights to the western 3rd floor terrace, layout changes at ground and lower ground levels and changes to some windows on the eastern façade and retention of existing first floor windows, resulting in single storey full height glazing to the retail frontages along Orchard Street (Application under Section 73 of the Act).

    Submitted 29 Aug 2025 Full applications
  • 25/03065/ADFULL Awaiting decision

    43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

    Details of accurate and verified estimates of the 'Be Seen' energy performance indicators for the Development as outlined in chapter 3 (Planning Stage) of the Be Seen Guidance pursuant to Condition 33 (A) of planning permission dated 7th April 2025 (RN:24/04987/FULL)

    Submitted 2 May 2025 Full applications
  • 06/00987/AD7 Granted

    43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

    Display of non-illuminated estate agent board measuring 600mm x 450mm to be attached to the railings in front of the building at a height of 1.5m from ground floor level, for a temporary period of 6 months.

    Decided 16 Feb 2006 Advertising
  • 05/10346/AD7 Granted

    43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

    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 0.6m x 0.45m.

    Decided 29 Dec 2005 Advertising

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 15 Jul 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 25 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 7 Oct 2026

    Status changed to Decided

    Previously Pending.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

7 documents on file for this application

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Nearby applications

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  • 43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

    06/00987/AD7 Submitted 9 Feb 2006 50 yards away

    Display of non-illuminated estate agent board measuring 600mm x 450mm to be attached to the railings in front of the building at a height of 1.5m from ground floor level, for a temporary period of 6 months.

    Granted Advertising 3 docs
  • 43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

    04/09146/AD7 Submitted 18 Nov 2004 50 yards away

    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 0.45m.

    Granted Advertising 3 docs
  • 43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

    25/03065/ADFULL Submitted 2 May 2025 50 yards away

    88% historically approved · decision due ~27 Jun

    Details of accurate and verified estimates of the 'Be Seen' energy performance indicators for the Development as outlined in chapter 3 (Planning Stage) of the Be Seen Guidance pursuant to Condition 33 (A) of planning permission dated 7th April 2025 (RN:24/04987/FULL)

    Awaiting decision Full applications 7 docs
  • 43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

    05/10346/AD7 Submitted 22 Dec 2005 50 yards away

    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 0.6m x 0.45m.

    Granted Advertising 2 docs
  • Hesketh House 43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

    06/10363/FULL Submitted 22 Dec 2006 50 yards away

    Alterations to entrance on Portman Square including removal of gates and installation of full height glazed lobby.

    Withdrawn Full applications Windows or glazing 10 docs
  • 43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY

    26/04951/NMA Submitted 23 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    93% historically approved · decision due ~17 Sep

    Amendments to planning permission dated 22 April 2026 (Ref: 25/06153/FULL) for, 'Partial demolition of the existing roof and removal of plant equipment; construction of a roof extension providing new office (Class E) floorspace with associated external amenity spaces and plant equipment; refurbishment of the existing building, including infilling of the existing atrium; alterations to the existing façade; provision of cycle parking spaces and end of journey facilities, and all associated and ancillary works'; NAMELY, to amend the wording of Condition 27 to allow basement demolition work to proceed in advance of sustaianble drainage construction drawings being approved.

    Decided Amendments Extension Demolition