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Planning in Soho

In the last month Soho had 40 new planning applications and 4 decisions worth knowing about within 0.6 miles of its middle, more than the middle Westminster area (11). That makes it the 2nd busiest of 18 Westminster areas for planning. Of the decisions, 3 were approved and 0 refused, while 88% were approved across Westminster.

W1F, Westminster · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Soho

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40new applicationslast 31 days
4decisions3 approved, 0 refused
2 of 18Westminster rank1st is the busiest
100%approval rateWestminster: 88%

New applications

  • Planning application0.45 miles

    Planning application at 1 Scala Street London

    Redecoration of the shop front including a change to paint colour and new lettering to facia.

    1 Scala Street London W1T 2HL
  • Planning application0.15 miles

    Planning application at St Anne's Gardens Wardour Street London

    Variation of condition 1 of planning permission dated 11th August 2025 (RN 25/03991/FULL) for the Alteration to the Wardour Street entrance stair and retaining wall, installation of new inclined platform lift on stair, with new bifold gates at the street and new pedestrian ramp from churchyard level to upper terrace with handrails. NAMELY, Relocation of the approved bi-fold entrance gates forwa…

    St Anne's Gardens Wardour Street London W1F 0UN
  • Planning application0.2 miles

    New signs at 31 Carnaby Street London

    Display of two internally illuminated fascia signs, each measuring 1.72m wide x 0.23m with vertical linear light detail to the two facades, and one internally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.90m x 0.65m.

    31 Carnaby Street London W1F 7DL
  • Planning application0.2 miles

    New signs at Basement And Ground Floor 16 Manette Street London

    Display of one free-standing A-board measuring 1.00m x 0.53m on the pavement in front of the premises.

    Basement And Ground Floor 16 Manette Street London W1D 4AR
  • Planning application0.4 miles

    Planning application at 21 - 23 New Bond Street London

    Installation of a 6 metre high Alpha flagpole and 4 equipment cabinets all at roof level along, with ancillary development thereto.

    21 - 23 New Bond Street London W1S 2RE
  • Planning application0.35 miles

    Planning application at 6 - 8 Mill Street London

    Variation of condition 1 of planning permission dated 31 August 2023 (RN:23/03515/FULL) for the: Relocation of air conditioning units from rear first floor roof to second floor rear flat roof, railings to second floor flat roof, installation of tiles to exterior rear ground floor level and installation of uplighters to the front facade. NAMELY, to allow provision of railings to two small back o…

    6 - 8 Mill Street London W1S 2AZ
  • Planning application0.6 miles

    Planning application at 50 Charles Street London

    Replacement of flat roof finish and installation of security cameras to front elevation. (Linked with 26/06909/LBC)

    50 Charles Street London W1J 5EP
  • Planning application0.4 miles

    New signs at 19 - 20 Irving Street London

    Display of one externally illuminated individual letter sign measuring 0.12 m by 2.50m.

    19 - 20 Irving Street London WC2H 7AU
  • Planning application0.3 miles

    New signs at Charles House 7 Leicester Place London

    Display of two internally illuminated fascia signs at ground floor level to the hotel entrance, measuring 2.79m x 0.8m and 0.3m x 0.3m.

    Charles House 7 Leicester Place London WC2H 7BP
  • Planning application0.45 miles

    Planning application at Basement And Ground Floor 19 New Row London

    Installation of mechanical plant to the rear elevation.

    Basement And Ground Floor 19 New Row London WC2N 4LA
  • Planning application0.6 miles

    Going green at 90 Whitfield Street London

    Erection of a roof-level amenity pavilion and associated landscaped roof terraces; extensions of existing stairs, lift and core to provide access to new roof-level; installation of plant and associated enclosures and screening; rationalisation and replacement of rooftop plant including air source heat pumps and photovoltaic panels; provision of urban greening and associated ancillary works.

    90 Whitfield Street London W1T 4EZ
  • Planning applicationon your doorstep

    Planning application at 36 Berwick Street London

    Replacement of the existing rear door with a new steel door that can be opened and accessed from both sides.

    36 Berwick Street London W1F 8RR
  • Planning application0.45 miles

    Planning application at 24 Endell Street London

    Relocation of three air conditioning condenser units to first floor roof, construction of an acoustic enclosure and other associated works.

    24 Endell Street London WC2H 9HQ
  • Planning application0.45 miles

    New signs at Whittington House 19 - 30 Alfred Place London

    Temporary display until 14th May 2027 of non-illuminated hoardings to be displayed at high level on scaffolding along Chenies Street facade.

    Whittington House 19 - 30 Alfred Place London WC1E 7EA
  • Planning application0.5 miles

    Planning application at 2 Harley Street London

    Installation of an external condenser unit at roof level and fan coil units to the first-floor offices, with associated pipework. (Linked to 26/06792/LBC)

    2 Harley Street London W1G 9PB
  • Planning application0.25 miles

    Planning application at 196 - 198 Oxford Street London

    Replacement of shopfront.

    196 - 198 Oxford Street London W1D 1NT
  • Planning application0.25 miles

    New signs at Heddon House 149 - 151 Regent Street London

    Display of two non-illuminated fascia signs each measuring 1.80m x 0.75m. (Site include 143 - 147 Regent Street, 133-165 Regent Street, and Vigo House 115-131 Regent Street). (Linked with 26/06395/LBC)

    Heddon House 149 - 151 Regent Street London W1B 4JD
  • Planning application0.3 miles

    New signs at 54 Charing Cross Road London

    Display of non illuminated other sign measuring 3.375m X 1.25m and non illuminated hanging sign 0.05m X 0.7m

    54 Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0BB
  • Planning application0.5 miles

    Planning application at 30 Bruton Place London

    Installation of two outdoor condenser units to rear of building on flat roof at second floor level.

    30 Bruton Place London W1J 6NL
  • Planning application0.2 miles

    New signs at 36 Great Marlborough Street London

    Display of internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.29m x 2.05m and an externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.70m x 0.63m.

    36 Great Marlborough Street London W1F 7JE
  • Planning application0.25 miles

    New signs at Basement Part (Previously Unit 30) Trocadero 13 Coventry Street London

    Display of six internally illuminated fascia signs each measuring 1.35m x 2.97m, two internally illuminated projecting signs each measuring 0.75m x 0.70m), two non-illuminated banners each measuring 3.20m x 0.60m, and two non-illuminated amenity boards each measuring1.60m x 0.70m.

    Basement Part (Previously Unit 30) Trocadero 13 Coventry Street London
  • Planning application0.25 miles

    New signs at 77 Brewer Street London

    Display of Christmas decoration installation on the front facade (Brewer Street and three Sherwood Street windows) featuring freestanding, fire-retardant foliage, baubles, and fairy lights for temporary period from 04 November 2026 until 07 January 2027.

    77 Brewer Street London W1F 9ZN
  • Planning application0.25 miles

    New signs at First Floor 17 Air Street London

    Display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated estate agent board located on the face of the building at first floor level measuring 1.2m x 0.9m.

    First Floor 17 Air Street London W1B 5AF
  • Planning application0.55 miles

    New signs at 63 Grosvenor Street London

    Display for temporary period of six months of non-illuminated 'to let' board located on the railings at street level and measuring 0.45m x 0.6m.

    63 Grosvenor Street London W1K 3JG
  • Planning application0.6 miles

    New signs at 11 - 12 Russell Street London

    Display of non illuminated other sign measuring 16m X 3.055m

    11 - 12 Russell Street London WC2B 5HZ
  • Planning application0.15 miles

    New signs at 42 - 44 Beak Street London

    Display of externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 3.335m x 0.4m; a non-illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.7m x 0.44m; a non-illuminated bronze plaque measuring 0.57m x 0.93m; gold leaf branding and detailing to shopfront glazing, and a painted mural advertisement measuring 5.006m x 2.711m to the flank wall facing Bridle Lane.

    42 - 44 Beak Street London W1F 9RH
  • Planning application0.2 miles

    Planning application at 13 Manette Street London

    Replacment of shopfront.

    13 Manette Street London W1D 4AP
  • Planning application0.6 miles

    Outline plans at Northumberland House Northumberland Avenue London

    Installation of a bus staff only huts to provide toilet facilities. (SITE Adjacent to 43 Northumberland Avenue)

    Northumberland House Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5BY
  • Planning application0.3 miles

    New signs at Basement To First Floor 225 Regent Street London

    Display of new non-illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.30m x 1.42m and externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.46m x 0.60m. (Linked with 26/06695/LBC)

    Basement To First Floor 225 Regent Street London W1B 2ED
  • Planning application0.45 miles

    New signs at 15 Old Bond Street London

    Display of internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 1.38m X 0.21m and non-illuminated black powder coated hanging sign with white coloured opal plex logo letters measuring 0.76m X 0.5m

    15 Old Bond Street London W1S 4PS
  • Planning application0.5 miles

    Planning application at Trafalgar Square London

    Installation of ventilation grilles beneath two existing benches in Trafalgar Square. (Linked with 26/06702/LBC)

    Trafalgar Square London
  • Planning application0.55 miles

    Rear extension at 22 Harley Street London

    External alterations to the front, side and rear elevations, and erection of a rear infill extension.

    22 Harley Street London W1G 9PL
  • Planning application0.2 miles

    Planning application at Basement And Ground Floor 33 Shaftesbury Avenue London

    Repainting of the existing shopfront and replacement of the existing entrance step with terrazzo tiles. (Linked with 26/06646/ADV)

    Basement And Ground Floor 33 Shaftesbury Avenue London W1D 7EH
  • Planning application0.3 miles

    Planning application at Basement And Ground Floor 14 - 15 Conduit Street London

    Alterations to Mill Street entrance and shopfront redecoration.

    Basement And Ground Floor 14 - 15 Conduit Street London W1S 2XJ
  • Planning application0.2 miles

    New signs at Basement And Ground Floor 33 Shaftesbury Avenue London

    Display of 2 externally illuminated halo-effect fascia signs each measuring 3.44m x 0.45m and 2 externally illuminated halo-effect projecting signs each measuring 0.65m x 0.60m. (Linked with 26/06645/FULL).

    Basement And Ground Floor 33 Shaftesbury Avenue London W1D 7EH
  • Planning application0.45 miles

    New signs at 129 New Bond Street London

    Variation of condition 1 of planning permission dated 23rd June 2026 (RN:26/01933/FULL) for the The erection of a roof extension and associated roof terrace, new plant equipment, external alterations to the facade including; new doors, signage, lighting, a new flag and associated works. Namely, installation of air conditioning grilles on the rear elevation, changes to the main entrance door des…

    129 New Bond Street London W1S 1EA

Decisions

  • Planning decision0.25 miles

    Approved: Planning application at 5 Denmark Street London

    Alterations to height of three window sills on the front elevation at first floor level.

    5 Denmark Street London WC2H 8LP
  • Planning decision0.55 miles

    Approved: Planning application at 1-19 Torrington Place London

    Removal of existing fenestration and its replacement with four louvres on the north elevation and two louvres on the west elevation.

    1-19 Torrington Place London WC1E 7HB
  • Planning decision0.55 miles

    Withdrawn: New signs at 456 - 459 Strand London

    Display of three non-illuminated fascia signs measuring 4.3m x 0.9m, 5.1m x 0.9m and 4.5m x 0.9m; an externally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.8m x 0.65m; two vinyl graphics measuring 2m x 2.6m and 0.8m x 1.7m, and an internally illuminated digital screen behind the shopfront glazing measuring 0.8m x 1.6m.

    456 - 459 Strand London WC2R 0RG
  • Planning decision0.55 miles

    Approved: New signs at 7 The Piazza Covent Garden London

    Display of an non illuminated hoarding sign measuring 8m x 4m for a temporary period from 12 October 2026 to 21 June 2027.

    7 The Piazza Covent Garden London WC2E 8HD

Plus 15 minor items, such as tree work notices, on Soho’s main page.

What kind of plans

Kind of planLast month
New signs20
Going green1
Outline plans1
Rear extension1
Other17

Soho against Westminster

Last monthSohoMiddle Westminster area
Applications and decisions4411
New applications4011
Decisions41
New homes applied for00
Approval rate100%88% (all Westminster)

Applications and decisions worth knowing about; minor items such as tree work aren’t counted. An approval rate needs at least three decisions.

Nearby areas

AreaAllNewDecidedApprovedRefused
East Marylebone4944550
Soho4440430
Mayfair4343000
Marylebone2828000
Covent Garden2721650
Bloomsbury2317660
Fitzrovia1713440
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Questions people ask

How many planning applications are there in Soho?

In the last month there were 40 new applications and 4 decisions worth knowing about within 0.6 miles of the middle of Soho, ranking it 2nd of 18 Westminster areas. The middle Westminster area had 11.

Are planning applications approved in Soho?

In the last month 3 were approved and 0 refused near Soho (100% approved). Across Westminster, 88% of decided applications were approved.