Planning application
43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY
Works: Extension Demolition
Relates to 25/06153/FULL
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 26/04951/NMA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/04951/NMA
- Category
- Amendments
- Status
- Decided
- Received
- 23 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 23 Jul 2026
- 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.
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26/04721/ADFULL Decided
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)
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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).
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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)
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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.
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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.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Jul 2026
Received by Westminster
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1 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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9 Aug 2026
Status changed to Decided
Previously Pending.
Related applications
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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).
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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.
Granted Advertising 3 docs -
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 0.6 x 0.45m.
Granted Advertising 3 docs -
43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY
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
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 -
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Withdrawn Full applications Windows or glazing 10 docs -
43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY
89% historically approved · decision due ~9 Sep
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)
Decided 7 docs
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26/07459/NMA Awaiting decision
1 Hanover Square London W1S 1HA
Amendments to planning pemrission dated 10 October 2025 (RN: 25/01558/FULL) for the: Partial demolition, refurbishment and extension of the existing building to provide a sub-basement, basement, ground plus eight storey building; infilling and stepped rear extension; excavation of a new sub-basement level; installation of new plant equipment at basement and roof level; terraces at fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth floor levels; soft and hard landscaping; reprovision of car parking; new cycle parking facilities; and associated external works. Use of the building for retail and/or restaurant (Class E) on part ground floor and office (Class E) on all other floors. NAMELY, to allow alterations to the design of the ground floor frontages on Hanover Square and St George Street.
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26/07438/NMA Awaiting decision
29 - 31 Hill Street London W1J 5LS
Amendments to planning permission dated 1st July 2025 (RN 25/01006/FULL) for the external alterations at roof level including the creation of Level 04 roof terrace for use in association with existing office (Class E), replacement and installation of new plant and landscaping, replacement of windows, introduction of louvres, removal and replacement of rooflights, installation of new rooflight and other associated works. NAMELY, for alterations comprising of the removal of window sash boxes and weights, changes to the window mullion arrangement, the removal of two sash windows, the installation of secondary glazing, the removal of existing chamber hatch and installation of extract vent and integrated bench, the external replacement of rainwater goods and hoppers, the removal of bricks and installation of airbricks, minor demolition works, replacement of roof covering, removal of ductwork, roof plant rearrangement, the installation of a new external door to plant area, minor layout alterations and other associated works.
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26/07389/NMA Decided
Flat 1 5 Grittleton Road London W9 2DD
Amendments to planning permission dated 04 June 2025 (RN: 25/02022/FULL), NAMELY, amendment of Condition 4 to correct the property address from 9 Aldridge Road Villas to Flat 1 5 Grittleton Road.
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26/07377/NMA Awaiting decision
60 Ledbury Road London W11 2AJ
Amendments to planning permission dated 2nd October 2025 (RN 25/04018/FULL) for the Partial demolition, refurbishment, and erection of a mansard roof extension to form a new third floor with dormers to front, side and rear elevations; to form 6 flats (Class C3) on upper floors; external plant equipment and ductwork; lower ground floor excavation to increase floor to ceiling height; replacement windows; cycle parking and associated external alterations; use of the part ground floor and lower ground floor as retail and restaurant (Class E). Site includes 60-68 Ledbury Road) NAMELY, An amendment to the basement and ground floor drawing reference numbers; amendment to the description of development, in reference to restaurant and or retail use; and amendments to C
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Amendments to planning permission dated 4th August 2026 (RN 26/03970/FULL) for the Replacement of roof terrace access stair with glazed hatch, new timber decking and front and rear roof railings to roof terrace, with infilling side window of closet wing. NAMELY, Hinged hatch access substituted by sliding hatch.