PlotbeaconWestminster City Council • 26/06125/OBS
BT Tower site planned for hotel and events
Telephone Exchange 60 Cleveland Street London Borough Of Camden London W1T 4JZ
The BT Tower site could become a hotel with shops, events and a public square.
The changes could bring more visitors, traffic, noise and activity to Cleveland Street.
Written automatically by Plotbeacon.
- Status
- In progress
- Type
- other
- Received
- 8 Sep 2026
ImpactAutomated estimate
Summary
The applicant wants to refurbish the BT Tower site on Cleveland Street. It could include a hotel, shops, restaurants, bars and event spaces. A new public square, terraces and pool are also planned.
The changes could bring more visitors and activity. Nearby people may notice more traffic, noise, lighting and deliveries. The new square could provide a public outdoor space.
The council will decide after the comment period. The supplied details do not say that the work is already built or approved.
About this summary
What the council wrote is the official record. This summary was made automatically by Plotbeacon from the council's notice.
What the council wrote
Refurbishment including external alterations to the BT Tower; partial demolition, remodelling and extension of the Base (Podium, Howland Building and base of the tower). Change of use of the existing telecommunications buildings (Sui Generis) to a hotel (Use Class C1) with flexible retail/restaurant/ food and beverage uses (Class E), bar (Sui Generis), exhibition/events/ entertainment space (Sui Generis) at basement, lower ground and ground floor levels; flexible hotel (Class C1) / exhibition/ events/ entertainment space (Sui Generis) at Levels 1-4; and a top of the Tower visitor/events/entertainment experience (Sui Generis). Creation of new external square; terraces; and swimming pool at Level 6. Public realm, landscaping, cycle parking, waste storage and associated works.
What you can do
You can send a comment through the planning portal. Quote reference 26/06125/OBS. You can comment on the design, traffic, noise, heritage, public space and use of the buildings. The council cannot consider private disputes or loss of property value.