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5 - 7 Dover Street London W1S 4LD

Awaiting decision Westminster 26/05401/FULL Full applications

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Installation of a new fire escape stair to the rear of the building with a new opening made in second floor level roof to form access to the stair and installation of associated railings.

As published by the council, reference 26/05401/FULL

Application record

Reference
26/05401/FULL
Category
Full applications
Status
Pending
Received
7 Aug 2026
Validated
7 Aug 2026
Postcode
W1S 4LD

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 4 applications since 2003: 2 approved, 1 refused.

  • 25/04478/ADFULL Granted

    5 - 7 Dover Street London W1S 4LD

    Details to provide anticipated building load changes for temporary construction stage and permanent long term stage on London Underground structures, detailed design and Risk Assessment Method Statement (RAMS) for all demolition and construction works (temporary and permanent), detailed design and Risk Assessment Method Statement (RAMS) on the use of scaffold and tall plant i.e cranes and lifting equipment, details on all alterations to the existing fire escape provisions including but not limited to the fire escape design and the fire access routes, details on all alterations to the existing LU loading bay, demonstrate that an unimpeded access to LU assets can be maintained at all times, demonstrate that the proposed works will not interfere with the operations and the maintenance of the LU vent shafts, demonstrate that the design allows for any emissions from LU vent shafts, demonstrate that there will at no time be any potential security risk to our railway, property or structures, demonstrate that the LU vent shafts are protected from the flooding/drainage impact due to the construction activities, accommodate ground movement arising from the development construction, mitigate the effects of noise and vibration towards the adjoining railway operations pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 30th July 2024 (RN: 23/08908/FULL)

    Decided 12 Sep 2025 Full applications
  • 05/01964/FULL Granted

    5 - 7 Dover Street London W1S 4LD

    Installation of new shopfront.

    Decided 26 Apr 2005 Full applications
  • 03/08450/FULL Refused

    5 - 7 Dover Street London W1S 4LD

    Use of ground floor premises for Class A2 (financial and professional service purposes) with ancillary coffee shop.

    Decided 17 Feb 2004 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 7 Aug 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 12 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 2 October 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 61 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 85 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About full applications

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Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • 5 - 7 Dover Street London W1S 4LD

    25/04478/ADFULL Submitted 30 Jun 2025 0m away

    Details to provide anticipated building load changes for temporary construction stage and permanent long term stage on London Underground structures, detailed design and Risk Assessment Method Statement (RAMS) for all demolition and construction works (temporary and permanent), detailed design and Risk Assessment Method Statement (RAMS) on the use of scaffold and tall plant i.e cranes and lifting equipment, details on all alterations to the existing fire escape provisions including but not limited to the fire escape design and the fire access routes, details on all alterations to the existing LU loading bay, demonstrate that an unimpeded access to LU assets can be maintained at all times, demonstrate that the proposed works will not interfere with the operations and the maintenance of the LU vent shafts, demonstrate that the design allows for any emissions from LU vent shafts, demonstrate that there will at no time be any potential security risk to our railway, property or structures, demonstrate that the LU vent shafts are protected from the flooding/drainage impact due to the construction activities, accommodate ground movement arising from the development construction, mitigate the effects of noise and vibration towards the adjoining railway operations pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 30th July 2024 (RN: 23/08908/FULL)

    Granted Full applications Demolition 46 docs
  • 7 Dover Street London W1S 4LD

    07/08133/ADV Submitted 17 Sep 2007 0m away

    Display of a non-illuminated projecting sign.

    Granted Advertising 5 docs
  • Lampost Outside 5 - 7 Dover Street London W1S 4LD

    07/00334/TELCOM Submitted 9 Jan 2007 0m away

    Erection of telecommunication equipment to lamp post.

    Decided Telecoms 3 docs
  • 5 - 7 Dover Street London W1S 4LD

    03/08450/FULL Submitted 4 Nov 2003 0m away

    Use of ground floor premises for Class A2 (financial and professional service purposes) with ancillary coffee shop.

    Refused Full applications 4 docs
  • 5 - 7 Dover Street London W1S 4LD

    05/01964/FULL Submitted 15 Mar 2005 0m away

    Installation of new shopfront.

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 4 docs
  • 8 - 9 Dover Street London W1S 4LF

    26/02131/FULL Submitted 30 Mar 2026 16m away

    87% historically approved · decision due ~25 May

    Addition of awnings to the ground floor frontage at 8 & 9 Dover Street.

    Awaiting decision Full applications 11 docs

In Westminster

  • 26/06024/FULL Awaiting decision

    House Of Commons Palace Of Westminster Parliament Square London SW1A 0AA

    Installation of new and replacement electronic equipment within Speaker. (Linked with 26/06025/LBC)

    3 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/06017/FULL Awaiting decision

    38 Lauderdale Mansions Lauderdale Road London W9 1NE

    Installation of an external AC Unit / Heat Pump at roof level.

    2 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/05938/FULL Awaiting decision

    24 Vincent Square London SW1P 2NJ

    Subdivision of existing residential property to create two self-contained 3-bedroom family homes, along with cycle parking and associated external alterations.

    1 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/05935/FULL Awaiting decision

    47 Hereford Road London W2 5AH

    Installation of one number new external condenser unit to the southerly elevation service alley.

    1 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/05959/FULL Awaiting decision

    Basement And Ground Floor 50 New Bond Street London W1S 1BJ

    Installation of three new condensers on the roof, within an existing designated plant area.

    1 Sep 2026 Full applications