A building next to Paddington Station could soon be home to a new branch of a "world renowned" fine dining restaurant and lounge bar - though the identity of the brand has been kept under wraps for now.

Iconic Locations Paddington Co. Ltd has applied to open a rooftop bar and restaurant on the 17th and 18th floors of 1 Paddington Square, according to a report before Westminster City Council .

The venue is proposed to run from 8am until 2.30am, seven days a week.

Iconic Locations Paddington said no more than 25per cent of the available floor space in the internal bar, nor more than 50pc of the external terrace areas, will be used for stand-up drinking.

Westminster City's Environmental Health team says the proposal may undermine public safety and lead to public nuisance. They are a

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