8 Berkeley Square London W1J 6EE Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Installation of 2 non-removable planters on the pavement adjacent to the cafe frontage. 1. Design and Appearance The proposed planters will measure 0.50m ? 1.2m ? 0.75m and will be constructed from natural wood. They will be finished in a dark grey colour to complement the existing streetscape and our restaurant frontage. The planters will be filled with high-quality, seasonal evergreen shrubs and flowers to enhance the visual amenity of the area, soften the urban environment, and support local biodiversity. 2. Layout and Pedestrian Access The planters will be positioned directly against the boundary of our premises at 1.2 m from the building line, ensuring that a continuous, unobstructed pedestrian thoroughfare of at least 2.0m is maintained. This ensures full compliance with local access guidelines and ensures the footway remains entirely accessible for prams, wheelchair users, and pedestrians. 3. Permanence and Safety These planters are designed to be "non-removable" in order to act as robust demarcation for our outdoor seating area, protecting seated patrons from passing vehicular traffic and preventing unauthorised street trading. They will be securely fixed to the pavement to ensure they cannot be moved or toppled. We hold current and valid Public Liability Insurance to cover the external area. 4. Maintenance and Upkeep The planters will be strictly managed and maintained by L?ETO. We commit to regular watering, pruning, and litter clearance within the planters to ensure they remain tidy and attractive at all times. If necessary, the planters can be unbolted and relocated by a professional contractor to allow for essential highway maintenance or utility works. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Under consideration
No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 19 Oct 2026; it is now day 96.
Documents 7
Plans & drawings 2
Application forms 2
Site constraints 12
Show all 44 with distances
- 41 m3-6, GRAFTON STREET W1 (See details for further address information)Grade I
- 45 m3, Berkeley Square W1Grade II
- 51 m2, Berkeley Square W1Grade II
- 58 m1, Berkeley Square W1Grade II
- 60 mStatue to South End of GardenGrade II
- 61 m7 and 7a, Grafton Street W1Grade II
- 84 mShelter in Centre of Berkley Square GardenGrade II
- 88 m21-23, Grafton Street W1Grade II
- 104 m22, Bruton Street W1Grade II
- 105 m23 and 23a, Bruton Street W1Grade II
- 107 m24, Bruton Street W1Grade II
- 109 m49, Berkeley Square W1Grade II
- 109 m50, Berkeley Square W1Grade II
- 109 m51, Berkeley Square W1Grade II
- 109 m52 and 52a, Berkeley Square W1Grade II
- 110 m25, Bruton Street W1Grade II
- 112 m47, Berkeley Square W1Grade II*
- 113 m26, Bruton Street W1Grade II
- 115 m45 and 46, Berkeley Square W1Grade I
- 117 m27 and 28, Bruton Street W1Grade II
- 119 m51, Charles StreetGrade II
- 120 m162 New Bond StreetGrade II
- 122 m27, Dover Street W1Grade II
- 124 mLansdowne ClubGrade II*
- 126 m29, Bruton Street W1Grade II
- 126 m50, Charles Street W1Grade II
- 127 m44, Berkeley Square W1Grade I
- 128 m26, Dover Street W1Grade II
- 129 m28, Albemarle Street W1Grade II
- 132 m43, Berkeley Square W1Grade II
- 132 m30, Bruton Street W1Grade II
- 134 m25, Dover Street W1Grade II
- 135 mNumbers 23 Albemarle Street and 16a, 16b and 16c Grafton StreetGrade II
- 135 m2, Charles Street W1Grade II
- 136 mTime and Life BuildingGrade II*
- 137 m22, Albemarle StreetGrade II
- 137 m29, Albemarle Street W1Grade II
- 137 m42, Berkeley Square W1Grade II
- 138 m45, Hay's Mews W1Grade II
- 138 m31, Bruton Street W1Grade II
- 139 mShop Front to Wartski JewellersGrade II
- 139 mThe Royal InstitutionGrade I
- 140 m48, Charles Street W1Grade II
- 143 m32, Bruton Street W1Grade II
Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate, Transport for London (public transport access levels, Powered by TfL Open Data, OGL v3.0, contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.
Building
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Important details
- Council
- Westminster
- Application type
- Full Planning Permission Application
- Postcode
- W1J 6EE
- Received
- 15 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 15 Jul 2026
- Ward
- West End
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 9 Sept 2026
- Applicant
- Show
- Leaseholder
- Show
Decision outlook
Day 96, past the statutory target. 86% of shopfronts in Westminster are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 18 Oct 2026.
Plota live figures for shopfronts decided by Westminster in the last twelve months, from validation. Westminster decision record →
Public comments
No public comments yet.
2 neighbours consulted · Last counted 18 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-15086531
- Planning Portal ref
- PP-15086531
- Comments by
- 19 Aug 2026
- Site or press notice
- 29 Jul 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
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Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.
Leaseholders: Information produced by HM Land Registry. © Crown copyright 2026. Source: HM Land Registry, UK and overseas companies that own property in England and Wales, September 2026 release.
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