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Planning Atlas›Westminster›…West End ward›W1D 3QB
Postcode record · Westminster

W1D 3QB.

W1D 3QB has 5 known premises and 15 planning records — 11 approved of 12 decided (91.7%).

Westminster›West End›W1D 3QB
Postcode W1D 3QB · boundary not held, centred on the postcodeApprovedRefusedOther42 on the map — every match
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5
Premises
known addresses (UPRNs)
15
Applications
12 decided
91.7%
Approval rate
11 approved · 1 refused
0
EPC records
none recorded
42
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?

W1D 3QB has 5 known premises and 15 planning records — 11 approved of 12 decided (91.7%).

Premises

Planning

What happened?

15 planning applications across the postcode; 11 approved of 12 decided (91.7%). Latest 15 shown.

Reference
Proposal · address
Type
Outcome
Date · distance
Details of an archaeological written scheme of investigation pursuant to Condition 25 (Part A) of planning permission dated 19th February 2025 (RN: 24/01591/FULL)
7 Soho Square London W1D 3QB · premises record
Approval of Details (Full PP)
Approved
2025-09-17
Amendments to planning permission dated 19th February 2025 (RN:24/01591/FULL) for Demolition of 2-4 Dean Street and 7 Soho Square and erection of a replacement building on basement, ground and seven upper floors (increasing depth of existing basement) for retail purposes (Class E) on part basement and part ground floors, use of the remainder of the building as offices (Class E); with associated terraces at 5th, 6th and 7th floor levels; provision of roof plant/plant enclosures, cycle parking, waste storage, landscaping works, green roofs, photovoltaic panels and facade lighting; and associated alterations. Namely, to allow for changes to the internal lightwell fa�ade, amendments to the Dean Street windows and spandrel panels, reconfiguration of the basement and ground floor layout, relocation of the substation to ground floor, reconfiguration of the plant enclosure and amenity space at roof level, amendments to the planting at roof level; and other associated works.
7 Soho Square London W1D 3QB · premises record
Officer Mike Walton
Non-material amendments
Approved
2025-05-23
Demolition of 2-4 Dean Street and 7 Soho Square and erection of a replacement building on basement, ground and seven upper floors (increasing depth of existing basement) for retail purposes (Class E) on part basement and part ground floors, use of the remainder of the building as offices (Class E); with associated terraces at 5th, 6th and 7th floor levels; provision of roof plant/plant enclosures, cycle parking, waste storage, landscaping works, green roofs, photovoltaic panels and facade lighting; and associated alterations.
7 Soho Square London W1D 3QB · premises record
Officer Mike Walton
Full Planning Permission Application
Approved
2024-03-05
Replacement of the existing service yard gate.
7 Soho Square London W1D 3QB · premises record
Officer Ken Powell
Full Planning Permission Application
Approved
2021-05-13
Installation of external air-handling unit on north-facing rear elevation at fifth floor.
7 Soho Square London W1D 3QB · premises record
Officer Ken Powell
Full Planning Permission Application
Approved
2017-05-31
Installation of decorative mural to cover existing roof level plant enclosures and installation of retractable awning.
7 Soho Square London W1D 3QB · premises record
Officer Ken Powell
Full Planning Permission Application
Refused
2013-04-16
Use of part basement for Class B1 office purposes and use of ground floor and part basement for either Class B1 offices or Class A1 - retail purposes; site includes 2-4 Dean Street -removal of condition 5 of permission dated 7 October 2003 (RN: 02/07690) to allow the A1 retail use to commence without realigning the kerb in Soho Square.
7 Soho Square London W1D 3QB · premises record
Full Planning Permission Application
Approved
2003-12-24
External lighting to Soho Square elevation and at roof level (includes 2-4 Dean Street).
7 Soho Square London W1D 3QB · premises record
Full Planning Permission Application
Approved
2002-10-08
Use of part basement for Class B1 (office) purposes; and use of ground floor and part basement for either Class B1 (office) or Class A1 (retail) purposes (site includes 2-4 Dean Street).
7 Soho Square London W1D 3QB · premises record
Officer Ken Powell
Conservation Area Consent Appl (CAC)
Not required
2002-10-07
Use of part basement for Class B1 (office) purposes; and use of ground floor and part basement for either Class B1 (office) or Class A1 (retail) purposes; site includes 2-4 Dean Street.
7 Soho Square London W1D 3QB · premises record
Full Planning Permission Application
Approved
2002-10-07
Details of an archaeological written scheme of investigation pursuant to Condition 25 (Part A) of planning permission dated 19th February 2025 (RN: 24/01591/FULL)
7 Soho Square London W1D 3QB · premises record
Approved
2025-09-17
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Approval of Details (Full PP)
Amendments to planning permission dated 19th February 2025 (RN:24/01591/FULL) for Demolition of 2-4 Dean Street and 7 Soho Square and erection of a replacement building on basement, ground and seven upper floors (increasing depth of existing basement) for retail purposes (Class E) on part basement and part ground floors, use of the remainder of the building as offices (Class E); with associated terraces at 5th, 6th and 7th floor levels; provision of roof plant/plant enclosures, cycle parking, waste storage, landscaping works, green roofs, photovoltaic panels and facade lighting; and associated alterations. Namely, to allow for changes to the internal lightwell fa�ade, amendments to the Dean Street windows and spandrel panels, reconfiguration of the basement and ground floor layout, relocation of the substation to ground floor, reconfiguration of the plant enclosure and amenity space at roof level, amendments to the planting at roof level; and other associated works.
7 Soho Square London W1D 3QB · premises record
Officer Mike Walton
Approved
2025-05-23
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Non-material amendments
Demolition of 2-4 Dean Street and 7 Soho Square and erection of a replacement building on basement, ground and seven upper floors (increasing depth of existing basement) for retail purposes (Class E) on part basement and part ground floors, use of the remainder of the building as offices (Class E); with associated terraces at 5th, 6th and 7th floor levels; provision of roof plant/plant enclosures, cycle parking, waste storage, landscaping works, green roofs, photovoltaic panels and facade lighting; and associated alterations.
7 Soho Square London W1D 3QB · premises record
Officer Mike Walton
Approved
2024-03-05
More
Full Planning Permission Application
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Replacement of the existing service yard gate.
7 Soho Square London W1D 3QB · premises record
Officer Ken Powell
Approved
2021-05-13
More
Full Planning Permission Application
Installation of external air-handling unit on north-facing rear elevation at fifth floor.
7 Soho Square London W1D 3QB · premises record
Officer Ken Powell
Approved
2017-05-31
More
Full Planning Permission Application
Installation of decorative mural to cover existing roof level plant enclosures and installation of retractable awning.
7 Soho Square London W1D 3QB · premises record
Officer Ken Powell
Refused
2013-04-16
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Full Planning Permission Application
Use of part basement for Class B1 office purposes and use of ground floor and part basement for either Class B1 offices or Class A1 - retail purposes; site includes 2-4 Dean Street -removal of condition 5 of permission dated 7 October 2003 (RN: 02/07690) to allow the A1 retail use to commence without realigning the kerb in Soho Square.
7 Soho Square London W1D 3QB · premises record
Approved
2003-12-24
More
Full Planning Permission Application
External lighting to Soho Square elevation and at roof level (includes 2-4 Dean Street).
7 Soho Square London W1D 3QB · premises record
Approved
2002-10-08
More
Full Planning Permission Application
Use of part basement for Class B1 (office) purposes; and use of ground floor and part basement for either Class B1 (office) or Class A1 (retail) purposes (site includes 2-4 Dean Street).
7 Soho Square London W1D 3QB · premises record
Officer Ken Powell
Not required
2002-10-07
More
Conservation Area Consent Appl (CAC)
Use of part basement for Class B1 (office) purposes; and use of ground floor and part basement for either Class B1 (office) or Class A1 (retail) purposes; site includes 2-4 Dean Street.
7 Soho Square London W1D 3QB · premises record
Approved
2002-10-07
More
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 5 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 5 of 5 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 5 of 5 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 5 of 5 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
Central Activities Zone
Named designation not supplied · reference CAZ00000005 · covers 5 of 5 premises. London Plan policies for the Central Activities Zone may apply.
Conservation Area
Soho · reference 08/01230/CONARA · covers 5 of 5 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 5 of 5 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 5 of 5 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 5 of 5 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
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Central Activities Zone
Named designation not supplied · reference CAZ00000005 · covers 5 of 5 premises. London Plan policies for the Central Activities Zone may apply.
Conservation Area
Soho · reference 08/01230/CONARA · covers 5 of 5 premises. Demolition, alterations, trees and design are subject to additional heritage controls.
People

Who is involved?

Named on the latest 15 applications in this postcode — the party who applied, not the owner or occupier.

Name
Details
Case officer on 5 applications
Case officer on 2 applications
Case officer on 2 applications
Case officer on 2 applications
Case officer on 1 application
Case officer on 1 application
Case officer on 1 application
Case officer on 5 applications
Case officer on 2 applications
Case officer on 2 applications
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Case officer on 2 applications
Case officer on 1 application
Case officer on 1 application
Case officer on 1 application
Development

What could it become?

Planning precedent15 applications and 42 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.

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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.
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