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What's changing near NW1 5SH
Within 2 km, around Regent's Park in Westminster. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
312new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
58homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
-3.8%like-for-like prices in Regent's Park, 2024 → 2025 (council -1.7%)
-1%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
On the map
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Nearby, most recent first
- New homes
9 new homes completedflats · Sep 2026
Sept 2026
1.9 km away - New homes
22 new homes completedflats · May 2026
May 2026
1.4 km away - New homes
60 new homes completedflats · Jan 2026 – Mar 2026
Mar 2026
1.1 km away - New homes
20 new homes completedflats · Dec 2025 – Mar 2026
Mar 2026
1.2 km away - New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Mar 2025 – Jan 2026
Jan 2026
1.9 km away - New schoolJan 2026
1.2 km away - New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Jan 2026
Jan 2026
1.4 km away - New homes
13 new homes completed11 flats, 2 houses · Mar 2025 – Nov 2025
Nov 2025
1.4 km away - Planning permissionSept 2025
1.8 km away - New homes
9 new homes completedflats · Aug 2025
Aug 2025
1.3 km away - Planning permission
Planning applications within 500 m
281applications in the last 12 months
169approved · 27 refused
70still being decided
18net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
- Application Under Consideration
55, Baker Street, W1U 8EWVariation of Condition 1 of planning permission dated 11 August 2026 (Ref: 25/04398/FULL) for, 'Refurbishment of the building including partial demolition and extension of upper levels to enlarge an existing mixed-use building comprising office (Class E(g)), gymnasium (Class E(d)) and retail/food and beverage (Class E(a)-(b)) with soft and hard landscaping, pedestrian and vehicle access, cycle parWestminster 26/05934/FULL · All Other
Oct 2026
450 m away - Application Under Consideration
83A, Marylebone High Street, W1U 4QPRegistering new flat address details to replace Second-Third Floor Maisonette,83A Marylebone High Street, London, W1U 4QP. New Flat address as Second, Third and Fourth Floor Flat, 83A Marylebone High Street, London, W1U 4QPWestminster SNN26/00087 · All Other
Oct 2026
450 m away - Application Under Consideration
4, Paddington Street, W1U 5QEUse of the ground floor, basement and forecourt as a café (Class E); alterations to the existing shopfront, including the formation of an additional entrance door and replacement glazing; installation of a rooflight; and roof repair works.Westminster 26/06823/FULL · All Other
Oct 2026
450 m away - Application Under Consideration
4, First Floor, Paddington Street, W1U 5QEDisplay of non illuminated fascia sign measuring 1.2m X 3.45m, non illuminated hanging sign 0.04m X 045m and non illuminated awning sign 4.5m X 1.5mWestminster 26/06824/ADV · All Other
Oct 2026
450 m away - Application Under Consideration
98, Gloucester Place, W1H 3DAInstallation of a rooflight within the existing non-original rear flat roof, together with internal refurbishment works to the ground floor flat (Flat 1), including alterations to two non-original partition walls and associated internal alterations.(Linked to 26/06804/FULL)
50homes extended 2021–2025, typically adding 29 m²
123since energy certificates began (2008)
0in NW1 5SH itself
Spotted when a home's energy certificate shows at least 15 m² (and 15%) more floor area than an earlier one. Only homes with two certificates show up, so the real number is higher. A busy street suggests extensions get permission here; check the council's planning register for the details.
Storm overflows within 2 km
No monitored sewer storm overflows within 2 km (England only).
Environment Agency event duration monitoring, 2025 annual return (OGL; © Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2026). Overflows release diluted sewage into rivers and the sea when sewers are overwhelmed, mostly after heavy rain.
Solar, wind and battery projects within 10 km
83 planned, approved or being built and 2 running (35 MW between them). Those within 5 km are on the map above.
- Rooftop solar
Crompton Street - Solar Photovoltaic ArrayApproved, not yet built · 200 kW
Nov 2021
1.4 km away - Rooftop solar
London Zoo, Outer Circle - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 210 kW
Apr 2025
1.4 km away - Rooftop solar
University College Hospital, Euston Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 180 kW
Nov 2022
1.5 km away - Rooftop solar
Pegasus House, Sackville Street - Roof Mounted Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 2 MW
Dec 2021
2.0 km away - Rooftop solar
London St Pancras International Station - Installation Of Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built
2.4 km away - Rooftop solar
Bush House - Solar panelsApproved, not yet built
May 2021
3.0 km away - Rooftop solar
Consession Queen Mother Sports Centre - Solar PanelsPlanning application in
Oct 2021
3.5 km away - Rooftop solar
Henderson Court, Fitzjohns Avenue - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 170 kW
Nov 2022
3.7 km away - Rooftop solar
Lindsey Street - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 180 kW
Nov 2025
4.0 km away - Rooftop solar
Waste & Recycling centre, Hornsey Street - Solar panelsApproved, not yet built · 430 kW
Nov 2023
4.1 km away
Road and street works within 1 km
51 permitted works running now or planned, 17 of them major.
- Major
Marylebone Road, LondonOptional permit (no fee) e.g. for traffic management etc · TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL) · No carriageway incursion
Dec 2025 to Nov 2026
300 m away - Major, planned
Park Road, LondonHighway repair and maintenance works · TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL) · Road closure
Jan 2027 to Jan 2027
350 m away - Major
Dorset Street, LondonHighway repair and maintenance works · CITY OF WESTMINSTER · Road closure
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
400 m away - Major
Dorset Street, LondonDisconnection or alteration of supply · THAMES WATER · Road closure
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
400 m away - Major, planned
Harewood Row, LondonHighway repair and maintenance works · CITY OF WESTMINSTER · Road closure
Dec 2026 to Dec 2026
500 m away - Major
Bryanston Mews West, LondonHighway repair and maintenance works · CITY OF WESTMINSTER · Road closure
Nov 2026 to Nov 2026
600 m away - Major
Paveley Street, LondonUtility asset works · CADENT GAS LIMITED · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Nov 2026
700 m away - Major, planned
Tresham Crescent, LondonUtility asset works · CADENT GAS LIMITED · Road closure
Nov 2026 to Nov 2026
700 m away - Major
George Street, LondonHighway improvement works · CITY OF WESTMINSTER · Some carriageway incursion
Jul 2024 to Nov 2026
700 m away
Major infrastructure projects within 30 km
- Decideddecided Sept 2014
3.5 km away - Decideddecided Apr 2014
11.8 km away - Pre-applicationapplication due March 2028
11.9 km away - Decided
Silvertown TunnelHighways · The new road tunnel will pass under the River Thames between Silvertown and North Greenwich decided May 2018
12.0 km away - Decideddecided Feb 2017
13.3 km away - Pre-applicationapplication due March 2027
14.1 km away - Pre-application
Transport schemes within 20 km
- TransportMay 2022
1.5 km away - Transport
Northern line extension: Battersea Power StationNew Underground station, opened September 2021
Sept 2021
5.0 km away - Transport
Northern line extension: Nine ElmsNew Underground station, opened September 2021
Sept 2021
5.2 km away - Transport
HS2: Old Oak Common stationUnder construction (HS2 and Elizabeth line interchange)
under construction
6.2 km away - Transport
Brent Cross West stationNew Thameslink station, opened December 2023
Dec 2023
7.0 km away - Transport
Barking Riverside Overground stationNew station and Overground extension, opened July 2022
Jul 2022
18.9 km away
2-6 Camden High Street London NW1 0JH (full planning permission)
Jun 2025
1.9 km away
New homes8 new homes completedflats · Jun 2025
Jun 2025
1.9 km away New homes41 new homes completedflats · May 2025
May 2025
650 m away New homes10 new homes completedflats · Mar 2025
Mar 2025
650 m away New homes8 new homes completedflats · Mar 2025
Mar 2025
1.4 km away New homes8 new homes completedflats · Feb 2025
Mar 2025
1.4 km away New homes8 new homes completedflats · Feb 2025
Feb 2025
700 m away New homes8 new homes completed6 flats, 2 houses · Dec 2024 – Feb 2025
Feb 2025
1.7 km away New homes14 new homes completedflats · Nov 2024
Nov 2024
300 m away School closedSchool closed: Portland Place SchoolOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Aug 2024
900 m away School closedSchool closed: Abercorn SchoolOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Jul 2024
1.9 km away School closedSchool closed: St John's Wood Pre-Preparatory SchoolOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Jul 2024
1.1 km away School closedSchool closed: Unity Girls High SchoolOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Feb 2024
1.1 km away Planning permissionMay 2023
2.0 km away School closedSchool closed: Conservatoire for Dance and DramaHigher education institutions, higher education institutions (closure)
Jul 2022
2.0 km away Planning permissionPermission for 23 homesFormer Tottenham Mews Day Hospital, 14-19 Tottenham Mews, London, W1T 4AA (full planning permission) Apr 2022
1.4 km away Planning permissionPermission for 8 homes247 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 7HH; 3 Bayley Street, London, WC1B 3HA; 1 Morwell Street, London, WC1B 3AR; 2-3 Morwell Street, London, WC1B 3AR; and 4 Morwell Street, London, W1T 7QT (full planning permission) Jul 2021
1.9 km away New schoolApr 2021
1.1 km away New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 57 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Westminster 26/06805/LBC · All Other
Oct 2026
350 m away
Application Under Consideration98, Gloucester Place, W1H 3DAInstallation of a rooflight within the existing non-original rear flat roof, together with internal refurbishment works to the ground floor flat (Flat 1), including alterations to two non-original partition walls and associated internal alterations. (Linked to 26/06805/LBC)Westminster 26/06804/FULL · All Other
Oct 2026
350 m away Application Under Consideration8, Flat 4, Upper Montagu Street, W1H 2PBReplacement of an existing timber single-glazed sash windows with a timber slimline double-glazed sash windows at third floor level. (Linked with 26/06369/LBC)Westminster 26/06370/FULL · All Other
Oct 2026
450 m away Application Under Consideration8, Flat 4, Upper Montagu Street, W1H 2PBReplacement of an existing timber single-glazed sash windows with a timber slimline double-glazed sash windows at third floor level. (Linked with 26/06370/FULL)Westminster 26/06369/LBC · All Other
Oct 2026
450 m away Application Under Consideration242, 246, Woolworth House, Marylebone Road, NW1 6JQFlexible use of part of the lower ground, ground and first floor levels of the building as either office (Class E(g)) or educational use (Class F1).Westminster 26/06658/FULL · All Other
Sept 2026
450 m away Application Under Consideration2, Dorset Street, W1U 4EEReplacement of four existing external condenser units and four internal air-conditioning and units acoustic enclosure on flat roof of first floor rear extension.Westminster 26/06436/LBC · All Other
Sept 2026
400 m away Application Under Consideration2, Dorset Street, W1U 4EEReplacement of four existing external condenser units and four internal air-conditioning units and acoustic enclosure. (Linked with 26/06436/LBC)Westminster 26/06621/FULL · All Other
Sept 2026
400 m away Application Under ConsiderationHarley House, Marylebone Road, NW1 5HE18 x London plane: Lift canopies by 2-3m and prune lateral growth over road by 2-3m. Prune to ensure 5m clearance from all buildings and 1-2m clearance from street furniture.Westminster 26/06521/TPO · All Other
Sept 2026
500 m away Application Under Consideration7, Nottingham Place, W1U 5LEPartial rear lightwell infill extension retaining a lower courtyard to the basement, reconstruction of the rear extension roof, replacement of the front door, new front gate and repositioned step, and installation of an air conditioning condenser unit in the front lightwell.Westminster 26/06306/FULL · All Other
Sept 2026
350 m away Application Under ConsiderationHarley House, Marylebone Road, NW1 5HEX2 London Plane (T4 & T12): Fell (see attached)Westminster 26/06522/TPO · All Other
Sept 2026
500 m away Application Under ConsiderationBickenhall Mansions, Flat 31, Bickenhall Street, W1U 6BRReplacement of two fixed high-level windows above the rear balcony door and fixed side screen with two recessed white powder-coated aluminium weather louvres serving internally located air-conditioning plant, and associated works.Westminster 26/06214/FULL · All Other
Sept 2026
200 m away Application Under Consideration116, Clarence Gate Gardens, Glentworth Street, NW1 6ALRetention of existing enclosed rear balcony, along with the proposed installation of cladding panels to external elevations.Westminster 26/06515/FULL · All Other
Sept 2026
100 m away Application Under Consideration51, Upper Montagu Street, W1H 1FQDetails of Desktop study and Site investigation reports pursuant to partial discharge of Condition 11 (Phase 2 and Phase 3) of planning permission dated 24th October 2025 (RN: 25/03874/FULL).Westminster 26/06443/ADFULL · All Other
Sept 2026
350 m away Application Under Consideration36, Flat 5, Nottingham Place, W1U 5NTReplacing existing windows with new windowsWestminster 26/05917/FULL · All Other
Sept 2026
350 m away Application Under Consideration7A, First To Third Floor, Wyndham Place, W1H 1PNStructural floor levelling; internal layout alterations; roof alterations to form a new flat roof section finished in lead to accommodate external condensing units and associated plant (Linked to 26/04597/FULL)Westminster 26/05915/LBC · All Other
Sept 2026
500 m away Application Under Consideration31G, Nottingham Place, W1U 5LPInstallation of a condenser within acoustic enclosure and metal railing on the rear flat roof at third-floor level.Westminster 26/06331/FULL · All Other
Sept 2026
300 m away Application Under ConsiderationBaker Street Station, DJ Shoe Repair, Marylebone Road, NW1 5LAInstallation of a non illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.52m x 4.29m for temporary period from 23 September 2026 until 23 September 2027.Westminster 26/05901/LBC · All Other
Sept 2026
50 m away Application Under Consideration126, 134, Baker Street, W1U 6SHDetails of the mechanical ventilation system pursuant to condition 12 of planning permission dated 18th February 2026 (RN: 24/04852/FULL).Westminster 26/06191/ADFULL · All Other
Sept 2026
150 m away WithdrawnBaker Street Station, DJ Shoe Repair, Marylebone Road, NW1 5LADisplay of a non illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.52m x 4.29m for temporary period from 23 September 2026 until 23 September 2027.(Linked with 26/05901/LBC)Westminster 26/05902/ADV · All Other
Sept 2026
50 m away Application Under Consideration38, York Terrace West, NW1 4QAInternal alterations to create an open plan living and kitchen area, separated by sliding glazed screens, with associated decorative finishing works.Westminster 26/06139/LBC · All Other
Sept 2026
150 m away Application Under Consideration91, Gloucester Place, W1U 6JGCertificate of lawfulness for an existing use or development to confirm that the development authorised by full planning permission ref. 22/08385/FULL & listed building consent (RN 22/08386/LBC) has lawfully commenced as a result of the works evidenced.Westminster 26/06080/CLEUD · All Other
Sept 2026
400 m away Source: Planning London Datahub (Greater London Authority and the London boroughs); applications validated since January 2023. Data is published as received and may contain errors; check the borough's planning portal for documents.
Rooftop solar
Kensington Leisure Centre, Silchester Road - Solar ArrayApproved, not yet built · 170 kW
Feb 2023
4.1 km away
Rooftop solarMoberly Sports Centre - Photovoltaic ArraysApproved, not yet built · 170 kW
Dec 2021
4.1 km away Running nearest: Holly Street - Solar PV Panels (rooftop solar, 6.3 km); SELCHP ERF (energy from waste, 8.9 km).
DESNZ Renewable Energy Planning Database, April to June 2026 (OGL). Projects of 150 kW and over; refused, withdrawn and abandoned ones are left out.
Major
Tresham Crescent, LondonUtility asset works · CADENT GAS LIMITED · Give and take
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
750 m away
MajorSwain Street, LondonUtility asset works · CADENT GAS LIMITED · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
800 m away MajorUpper Berkeley Street, LondonNew service connection · UK POWER NETWORKS EASTERN & LONDON · Multi-way signals
Aug 2026 to Nov 2026
850 m away DfT Street Manager permits (OGL), England. Dates are the planned ones; works often finish early or overrun.
Airports · To the north-west of the existing Heathrow Airport
application due December 2027
21.3 km away
DecidedRiverside Energy ParkGenerating Stations · Immediately to the west of the existing Riverside Resource Recovery Facility,Bexley, London decided Apr 2020
21.6 km away Decideddecided Nov 2025
22.0 km away Pre-applicationHeathrow WestAirports · Heathrow Airport and land to the north-west and west of Heathrow Airport application due November 2027
22.3 km away Planning Inspectorate list of nationally significant infrastructure projects (roads, railways, energy, water, waste), October 2026 (OGL). Each is placed at one point, usually the middle of the site; long schemes run well beyond it.