55 Wimpole Street London W1G 8YL

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 26/06561/LBC Awaiting decision

  55 Wimpole Street London W1G 8YL

  Removal of existing Luxcrete/glazed pavement-light panels and associated metal surrounds; installation of a continuous waterproofing system beneath the entrance landing; associated structural repairs; temporary lifting and reinstatement of existing stone entrance steps; and reinstatement of the mosaic entrance surface to match the existing design and appearance. (Linked to 26/06560/FULL)

  Submitted 24 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 24 Sep 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 1 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 November 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 73 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• 26/06561/LBC Awaiting decision

  55 Wimpole Street London W1G 8YL

  Removal of existing Luxcrete/glazed pavement-light panels and associated metal surrounds; installation of a continuous waterproofing system beneath the entrance landing; associated structural repairs; temporary lifting and reinstatement of existing stone entrance steps; and reinstatement of the mosaic entrance surface to match the existing design and appearance. (Linked to 26/06560/FULL)

  Submitted 24 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

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• 55 Wimpole Street London W1G 8YL

  26/06561/LBC Submitted 24 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~19 Nov

  Removal of existing Luxcrete/glazed pavement-light panels and associated metal surrounds; installation of a continuous waterproofing system beneath the entrance landing; associated structural repairs; temporary lifting and reinstatement of existing stone entrance steps; and reinstatement of the mosaic entrance surface to match the existing design and appearance. (Linked to 26/06560/FULL)

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

• 54 Wimpole Street London W1G 8YJ

  26/01617/ADLBC Submitted 12 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~7 May

  Details pursuant to condition 5 of listed building consent dated 15th August 2025 (RN:25/02411/LBC).

  Awaiting decision Conditions 15 docs

• 53 Wimpole Street London W1G 8YH

  26/06250/LBC Submitted 11 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~6 Nov

  Removal and Installation of external rear air condensers and associated pipe work to ground floor, including internal works to ground and first floor. (Linked with 26/06249/FULL)

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

• 53 Wimpole Street London W1G 8YH

  26/06249/FULL Submitted 11 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~6 Nov

  Removal and Installation of external rear air condensers and associated pipe work to ground floor, including internal works to ground and first floor. (Linked with 26/06250/LBC)

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 45 New Cavendish Street London W1G 9TJ

  25/07901/FULL Submitted 31 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Use of part of the lower ground floor for retail purposes (Class E). (Linked with 25/07902/LBC)

  Granted Full applications 16 docs

• 45 New Cavendish Street London W1G 9TJ

  25/07902/LBC Submitted 31 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Internal alterations at ground and lower ground level including reinstatement of staircase. (Linked with 25/07901/FULL)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs

• 26/06621/FULL Awaiting decision

  2 Dorset Street London W1U 4EE

  Replacement of four existing external condenser units and four internal air-conditioning units and acoustic enclosure. (Linked with 26/06436/LBC)

  28 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/06605/FULL Awaiting decision

  Hertford Court 14 - 15 Hertford Street London W1J 7RP

  Removal of the ground floor access gates and creation of a new facade frontage to create ancillary concierge floorspace.

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/06615/FULL Awaiting decision

  6 Eccleston Street London SW1W 9LS

  Installation of ceramic tiles to ground floor elevations, awnings to front elevation, new lighting, external CCTV cameras (linked to 26/06616/ADV)

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/06586/FULL Awaiting decision

  15 Golden Square London W1F 9JG

  Refurbishment of the ground floor reception entrance, including installation of bronze trim to the soffit, fascia and door surround, together with recessed and floor-mounted lighting.

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/06587/FULL Awaiting decision

  Hide Tower Regency Street London SW1P 4AA

  Facade remediation and recladding works comprising the removal of existing combustible cladding and associated façade elements, and installation of a replacement non-combustible aluminium rainscreen cladding system with associated insulation, cavity barriers and ancillary works to all elevations.

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Full applications