Planning application
46 Portland Place London W1B 1NF
Works: Loft or dormer Windows or glazing
Relates to 26/04113/LBC
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
New dormer windows, replacement of all non-original windows, previously proposed windows and relevant external glazed doors with new painted windows and new glazed painted external doors that encompass vacuum glazing together with reinstatement of suitable joinery profiles throughout. (Linked with 26/04113/LBC)
As published by the council, reference 26/05632/FULL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05632/FULL
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 18 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 24 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- W1B 1NF
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 4 applications since 2026.
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26/04128/LBC Awaiting decision
46 Portland Place London W1B 1NF
Internal alterations to the rear of the first floor, comprising the removal of non-original partitions, fixtures, fittings and doors associated with the existing WC/shower block and kitchen within the closet wing, together with the removal of suspended ceilings to reinstate original ceiling heights in the principal rooms. The works include the installation of a new WC and tea point with associated partitioning, and the formation of a new opening between the library/study and rear seating area, detailed with matching cornices and skirtings to respect the historic character and fabric of the building.
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26/04113/LBC Awaiting decision
46 Portland Place London W1B 1NF
New dormer windows, replacement of all non-original windows, previously proposed windows and relevant external glazed doors with new painted windows and new glazed painted external doors that encompass vacuum glazing together with reinstatement of suitable joinery profiles throughout. (Linked with 26/05632/FULL)
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26/02183/CLEUD Awaiting decision
46 Portland Place London W1B 1NF
Confirmation on planning permission have been lawfully implemented by carrying out a material operation at the site, in accordance with the approved plans (Variation of condition 1 of planning permission dated 29 April 2016 (RN 14/12563/FULL) for the demolition of the rear extension to the building at lower ground, mezzanine, ground and first floor levels and rebuilding to include the creation of a terrace at rear first floor level. Excavation of additional basement levels and installation of plant at main roof and basement level all in association with the use of the property as a single family dwelling (Class C3) from RN 14/12563/FULL. NAMELY, to vary the approved drawings to enable additional excavation at basement levels, installation of photovoltaics at roof level, enlargement of the openings at ground and first floors, to change a window to a door to provide access to the terrace at rear first floor level and to alter the fenestration of the front elevation to the orangery with internal alterations at all floor levels)
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Aug 2026
Received by Westminster
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24 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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28 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 19 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.
Related applications
Cases linked to this one on the register
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26/04113/LBC Awaiting decision
46 Portland Place London W1B 1NF
New dormer windows, replacement of all non-original windows, previously proposed windows and relevant external glazed doors with new painted windows and new glazed painted external doors that encompass vacuum glazing together with reinstatement of suitable joinery profiles throughout. (Linked with 26/05632/FULL)
1 later application on the register refers to this one:
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26/04113/LBC Awaiting decision
46 Portland Place London W1B 1NF
New dormer windows, replacement of all non-original windows, previously proposed windows and relevant external glazed doors with new painted windows and new glazed painted external doors that encompass vacuum glazing together with reinstatement of suitable joinery profiles throughout. (Linked with 26/05632/FULL)
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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46 Portland Place London W1B 1NF
90% historically approved · decision due ~18 Aug
Internal alterations to the rear of the first floor, comprising the removal of non-original partitions, fixtures, fittings and doors associated with the existing WC/shower block and kitchen within the closet wing, together with the removal of suspended ceilings to reinstate original ceiling heights in the principal rooms. The works include the installation of a new WC and tea point with associated partitioning, and the formation of a new opening between the library/study and rear seating area, detailed with matching cornices and skirtings to respect the historic character and fabric of the building.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings -
46 Portland Place London W1B 1NF
90% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct
New dormer windows, replacement of all non-original windows, previously proposed windows and relevant external glazed doors with new painted windows and new glazed painted external doors that encompass vacuum glazing together with reinstatement of suitable joinery profiles throughout. (Linked with 26/05632/FULL)
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46 Portland Place London W1B 1NF
88% historically approved · decision due ~27 May
Confirmation on planning permission have been lawfully implemented by carrying out a material operation at the site, in accordance with the approved plans (Variation of condition 1 of planning permission dated 29 April 2016 (RN 14/12563/FULL) for the demolition of the rear extension to the building at lower ground, mezzanine, ground and first floor levels and rebuilding to include the creation of a terrace at rear first floor level. Excavation of additional basement levels and installation of plant at main roof and basement level all in association with the use of the property as a single family dwelling (Class C3) from RN 14/12563/FULL. NAMELY, to vary the approved drawings to enable additional excavation at basement levels, installation of photovoltaics at roof level, enlargement of the openings at ground and first floors, to change a window to a door to provide access to the terrace at rear first floor level and to alter the fenestration of the front elevation to the orangery with internal alterations at all floor levels)
Awaiting decision Lawful development Extension Demolition +1 14 docsDomestic -
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87% historically approved · decision due ~12 Jan
Demolition, refurbishment, restoration and alterations to 52 Portland Place as well as removal of existing external condensers at basement, ground, third and fourth floor level and provision of new, consolidated plant and screening at basement and third floor level alongside other associated works. (Linked with 25/08377/LBC)
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90% historically approved · decision due ~12 Jan
Demolition, refurbishment, restoration and alterations to 52 Portland Place as well as removal of existing external condensers at basement, ground, third and fourth floor level and provision of new, consolidated plant and screening at basement and third floor level alongside other associated works. (Linked with 25/08376/FULL)
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