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 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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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
Cases linked to this one on the register
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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).
After the decision
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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
87% 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 -
Hesketh House 43 - 45 Portman Square London W1H 6LY
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
87% 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)
Awaiting decision Full applications 7 docs
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Amendments to planning permission dated 17th July 2026 (RN 26/03030/FULL) for the Alterations including enlargement of louvres and installation of new plant in basement; landscaping of roof terrace; second floor windows replaced with door sets; partial demolition at ground and first floor levels to create new lightwell and landscaped courtyard. NAMELY, addition of a free-standing sauna to the second-floor roof terrace.
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Amendments to planning permission dated 21st May 2026 (RN:25/05013/FULL) for Variation of conditions 1, 3, 8, 9 and 17 of planning permission dated 11th May 2022 (RN 18/09765/FULL) for the Change of use of rear part of Queensway Market to Retail, Financial and Professional services, Office and Restaurant (within Class E) use and 5 residential units facing Princes Court, reconfiguration of retail units along Queensway including introduction of Retail uses at Nos.23 and 33 (current entrances to Queensway Market) and use of Nos.25 and 41-43 Queensway as Restaurant uses, installation of new shopfronts to Nos.23 to 43 Queensway 23-43, erection of infill extension to rear at ground floor level, erection of two new pavilion structures for Retail use and associated new hard and soft landscaping on land between Queens Court and Princes Court, installation of green roofs, rooflights and mechanical plant within enclosures to first floor level roofs between projecting rear wings of Queens Court installation of kitchen extract ducts to rear elevations, and associated cycle parking, waste storage, plant and other ancillary alterations ('Application 2'). Namely, to vary the hours of operation for the refrigeration plant controlled by condition 6.
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Amendments to planning permission dated 20th March 2026 (RN:25/08960/FULL) for Lower ground floor rear infill extension with terrace above, replacement of rear first floor conservatory, new roof level rear single dormer with access to third floor roof terrace, alterations to windows and external refurbishment, namely the change of conservatory gable roof to a flat GRP roof.
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Amendments to planning permission dated 16th April 2026 (RN:26/01487/FULL) for Installation of a mechanical plant at lower ground floor and installation of two grilles to two lower ground floor windows, namely change to approved grille.
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Amendment to Condition 12 (Whole Life Carbon) of planning permission dated 19th April 2024 (RN 23/04044/FULL) for Change of use from hotel to residential use (Class C3) with associated internal alterations to create 11 new units and external alterations comprising reconfiguration and recladding of the rear extension and restoration of the existing building. Namely to include additional requirement to evidence and justify where benchmarks cannot be achieved, consider mitigation measures and if none, evidence that all mitigation measures have been exhausted. (Linked with RN 26/06213/ADFULL)