68 - 71 Newman Street London W1T 3EQ Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

Amendments to planning permission dated 7th January 2025 (RN: 24/02202/FULL) for, 'Alteration, extension and refurbishment of existing office buildings at 68-71 Newman Street and 9 -12 Berners Mews as part of their reunification, demolition of existing structure at level 6 at Newman Street, erection of a two storey roof extension set back from the parapet provisioning additional office floorspace (Class E) and installation of roof plant and lift overrun, and horizontal extensions to existing office floorplates, infilling of lightwell, reprovision of terraces, alongside alterations to existing elevations including replacement windows and associated works, the relocation of the entrance at ground floor level on Newman Street, alongside the delivery of cycle parking and end of trip facilities, and all associated and ancillary works'; Namely, to allow amendments arising from detailed design development comprising: a new pavement light to Newman Street for basement smoke ventilation; rationalisation and partial lowering of the roof, relocation of the photovoltaic panels to the lift overrun and associated roof access provisions including ladders, guarding, and a new access door and louvre to the Berners Mews elevation; the replacement of Juliet balconies with openable windows; a reduction in window height within one bay to accommodate a retained structural beam; an amended entrance steps material. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
10 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Westminster
Planning Authority Score
3.5/10
Below average
#221 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Westminster is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #258 out of 296. Only 28% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Westminster is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 81% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Westminster decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #201 of 296
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #277 of 296
44%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #258 of 296
28%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #46 of 296
83%
Minor dwellings approved
12 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
81%
Change of use approved
133 decided
4,602
Total decisions
648 refused in the year to March 2026