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Postcode record · Westminster

W1W 8QJ.

W1W 8QJ has 26 known premises and 41 planning records — 28 approved of 36 decided (77.8%).

WestminsterWest EndW1W 8QJ
Postcode W1W 8QJ · boundary not held, centred on the postcodeApprovedRefusedOther41 exact6 approximate47 on the map — every match
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26
Premises
known addresses (UPRNs)
41
Applications
36 decided
77.8%
Approval rate
28 approved · 8 refused
0
EPC records
none recorded
47
Mapped applications
inside the postcode shape
Postcode unit boundary from Ordnance Survey; premises and applications inside it. Aggregates describe the area, not any single premises.
Property

What is it?

W1W 8QJ has 26 known premises and 41 planning records — 28 approved of 36 decided (77.8%).

Premises (18 of 26 shown)

Planning

What happened?

41 planning applications across the postcode; 28 approved of 36 decided (77.8%). Latest 30 shown.

Reference
Proposal · address
Type
Outcome
Date · distance
Display of one externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 1.44m x 0.53m, two internally illuminated (logo only) circular projecting signs measuring 0.6m in diameter and one internally illuminated display screen and one internally illuminated fascia sign located behind the window.
Ground Floor Portland House 4 Great Portland Street London W1W 8QJ · premises record
Advertisement
Unknown
2025-03-25
Replacement of existing six air conditioning units at south and east first floor roof level and associated pipe work to rear fa�ade (part retrospective) including installation of two air conditioning units and associated pipe work at a low level on the west fa�ade.
Portland House 4 Great Portland Street London W1W 8QJ · premises record
Full Planning Permission Application
Approved
2023-11-03
Variation of Condition 5 of planning permission dated 18 October 2018 (RN: 18/07628/FULL) for, 'use of the public highway for the placing of 21 tables, 42 chairs, 8 planters and 12 barriers in three areas on Market Place measuring 7.2m x 1.75m, 25m x 1.6 and 4m x 2m in connection with the ground floor use'; NAMELY, to extend the period time the tables and chairs can be placed on the public highway until 31 October 2022.
Ground Floor Portland House 4 Great Portland Street London W1W 8QJ · premises record
Full Planning Permission Application
Approved
2020-12-10
Installation of three new external air conditioning units, re-positioning of one existing air conditioning unit and retention of five existing air conditioning units on the first floor rear roof.
Portland House 4 Great Portland Street London W1W 8QJ · premises record
Applicant Mr Flamman · Agent Corporate Architecture Ltd · Officer Ken Powell
Full Planning Permission Application
Approved
2020-02-26
Display of one internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.375m x 1.23m located behind the window, one non illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.746m x 1.446m and one non illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.45m x 0.45m.
Portland House 4 Great Portland Street London W1W 8QJ · premises record
Applicant Miss Georgina Powell · Agent Arcadis · Officer Ken Powell
Advert Application (ADV)
Not required
2019-12-20
Display of one externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.75m x 1.45m, one externally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.79m x 0.6m.
Portland House 4 Great Portland Street London W1W 8QJ · premises record
Applicant Powell · Agent Arcadis · Officer Ken Powell
Advert Application (ADV)
Approved
2019-06-19
Variation of Condition 5 of planning permission dated 14 September 2016 (RN: 16/07448) for use of the public highway for the placing of 21 tables, 42 chairs, 8 planters and 12 barriers in three areas on Market Place measuring 7.2m x 1.75m, 25m x 1.6 and 4m x 2m in connection with the ground floor use - namely to extend the period time the tables and chairs can be placed on the public highway until 30 September 2020.
Portland House 4 Great Portland Street London W1W 8QJ · premises record
Full Planning Permission Application
Approved
2018-09-04
Installation of replacement doors and wall mounted lighting to entrance located on Market Place.
Portland House 4 Great Portland Street London W1W 8QJ · premises record
Full Planning Permission Application
Approved
2018-03-13
Use of the public highway measuring 7.2m x 1.75m, 25m x 1.6mm and 4m x 2m in three areas on Market Place for the placing of 21 tables, 42 chairs, 14 planters and 15 barriers in connection with ground floor use.
Portland House 4 Great Portland Street London W1W 8QJ · premises record
Applic. for tables and chairs
Refused
2016-09-21
Variation of Condition 5 of planning permission dated 14 July 2015 (RN: 15/05545/TCH) for use of the public highway for the placing of 21 tables, 42 chairs, 8 planters and 12 barriers in three areas on Market Place measuring 7.2m x 1.75m, 25m x 1.6 and 4m x 2m in connection with the ground floor use - NAMELY, to extend the period time the tables and chairs can be placed on the public highway.
Portland House 4 Great Portland Street London W1W 8QJ · premises record
Full Planning Permission Application
Approved
2016-08-04
Display of one externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 1.44m x 0.53m, two internally illuminated (logo only) circular projecting signs measuring 0.6m in diameter and one internally illuminated display screen and one internally illuminated fascia sign located behind the window.
Ground Floor Portland House 4 Great Portland Street London W1W 8QJ · premises record
Unknown
2025-03-25
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Advertisement
Replacement of existing six air conditioning units at south and east first floor roof level and associated pipe work to rear fa�ade (part retrospective) including installation of two air conditioning units and associated pipe work at a low level on the west fa�ade.
Portland House 4 Great Portland Street London W1W 8QJ · premises record
Approved
2023-11-03
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Full Planning Permission Application
Variation of Condition 5 of planning permission dated 18 October 2018 (RN: 18/07628/FULL) for, 'use of the public highway for the placing of 21 tables, 42 chairs, 8 planters and 12 barriers in three areas on Market Place measuring 7.2m x 1.75m, 25m x 1.6 and 4m x 2m in connection with the ground floor use'; NAMELY, to extend the period time the tables and chairs can be placed on the public highway until 31 October 2022.
Ground Floor Portland House 4 Great Portland Street London W1W 8QJ · premises record
Approved
2020-12-10
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Full Planning Permission Application
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Installation of three new external air conditioning units, re-positioning of one existing air conditioning unit and retention of five existing air conditioning units on the first floor rear roof.
Portland House 4 Great Portland Street London W1W 8QJ · premises record
Applicant Mr Flamman · Agent Corporate Architecture Ltd · Officer Ken Powell
Approved
2020-02-26
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Full Planning Permission Application
Display of one internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.375m x 1.23m located behind the window, one non illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.746m x 1.446m and one non illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.45m x 0.45m.
Portland House 4 Great Portland Street London W1W 8QJ · premises record
Applicant Miss Georgina Powell · Agent Arcadis · Officer Ken Powell
Not required
2019-12-20
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Advert Application (ADV)
Display of one externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.75m x 1.45m, one externally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.79m x 0.6m.
Portland House 4 Great Portland Street London W1W 8QJ · premises record
Applicant Powell · Agent Arcadis · Officer Ken Powell
Approved
2019-06-19
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Advert Application (ADV)
Variation of Condition 5 of planning permission dated 14 September 2016 (RN: 16/07448) for use of the public highway for the placing of 21 tables, 42 chairs, 8 planters and 12 barriers in three areas on Market Place measuring 7.2m x 1.75m, 25m x 1.6 and 4m x 2m in connection with the ground floor use - namely to extend the period time the tables and chairs can be placed on the public highway until 30 September 2020.
Portland House 4 Great Portland Street London W1W 8QJ · premises record
Approved
2018-09-04
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Full Planning Permission Application
Installation of replacement doors and wall mounted lighting to entrance located on Market Place.
Portland House 4 Great Portland Street London W1W 8QJ · premises record
Approved
2018-03-13
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Full Planning Permission Application
Use of the public highway measuring 7.2m x 1.75m, 25m x 1.6mm and 4m x 2m in three areas on Market Place for the placing of 21 tables, 42 chairs, 14 planters and 15 barriers in connection with ground floor use.
Portland House 4 Great Portland Street London W1W 8QJ · premises record
Refused
2016-09-21
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Applic. for tables and chairs
Variation of Condition 5 of planning permission dated 14 July 2015 (RN: 15/05545/TCH) for use of the public highway for the placing of 21 tables, 42 chairs, 8 planters and 12 barriers in three areas on Market Place measuring 7.2m x 1.75m, 25m x 1.6 and 4m x 2m in connection with the ground floor use - NAMELY, to extend the period time the tables and chairs can be placed on the public highway.
Portland House 4 Great Portland Street London W1W 8QJ · premises record
Approved
2016-08-04
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Full Planning Permission Application

Building control

Building-control records are not yet collected for Westminster — the register is being gathered borough by borough (held so far: Lambeth, Brent, Ealing, Westminster, City and others).

Place

What affects it?

Every mapped designation touching a premises in this postcode, with how many of its 26 premises each one covers.

Designation
Coverage
Archaeological Priority Area
City of Westminster APA 2.5: Great Estates Summary and Definition The Great Estates APA covers an area bounded by Park Lane to the west, Green Park and St James’s Park to the south, Haymarket, Shaftesbury Avenue, Charing Cross Road and t · reference 76098 · covers 26 of 26 premises. Groundworks may require archaeological assessment or investigation.
Article 4 Direction Area
Article 4 Basement Development Permitted Rights Removed · reference 23/00006/REG_4 · covers 26 of 26 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
Article 4 Direction Area
Article 4 Direction Class E To C3 In Central Activities Zone · reference 23/00004/REG_4 · covers 26 of 26 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
Central Activities Zone
Named designation not supplied · reference CAZ00000005 · covers 26 of 26 premises. London Plan policies for the Central Activities Zone may apply.
Conservation Area
East Marylebone · reference CONARA/1170 · covers 26 of 26 premises. Demolition, alterations, trees and design are subject to additional heritage controls.
Archaeological Priority Area
City of Westminster APA 2.5: Great Estates Summary and Definition The Great Estates APA covers an area bounded by Park Lane to the west, Green Park and St James’s Park to the south, Haymarket, Shaftesbury Avenue, Charing Cross Road and t · reference 76098 · covers 26 of 26 premises. Groundworks may require archaeological assessment or investigation.
Article 4 Direction Area
Article 4 Basement Development Permitted Rights Removed · reference 23/00006/REG_4 · covers 26 of 26 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
Article 4 Direction Area
Article 4 Direction Class E To C3 In Central Activities Zone · reference 23/00004/REG_4 · covers 26 of 26 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
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Central Activities Zone
Named designation not supplied · reference CAZ00000005 · covers 26 of 26 premises. London Plan policies for the Central Activities Zone may apply.
Conservation Area
East Marylebone · reference CONARA/1170 · covers 26 of 26 premises. Demolition, alterations, trees and design are subject to additional heritage controls.
People

Who is involved?

Named on the latest 30 applications in this postcode — the party who applied, not the owner or occupier.

Name
Details
Applicant on 7 applications
Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Agent on 3 applications
Agent on 2 applications
Applicant on 7 applications
Applicant on 1 application
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Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Agent on 3 applications
Agent on 2 applications
Development

What could it become?

Planning precedent41 applications and 47 mapped decisions in this postcode — precedent for what has been permitted and refused here.
EnergyNo EPC records joined yet.
What is not assertedNo capacity, value or ownership claim is made at area level; those belong to individual premises records and their evidence.

Intent signals

The Developer Plan

Ownership, finance and market signals recorded at addresses in this postcode — each with date and source. Signals are evidence of change, not a prediction.

2 intent signals recorded in this postcode
Charge registered · Company dissolving
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Boundary: OS Postcode Unit areas (Ordnance Survey), 2026-08-14. Planning records: canonical stage2. EPC: EPC register. Premises: OS AddressBase / UPRN.
W1W 8QJ, Westminster: Planning and Property History | Planning Atlas