Proposal
Display of 3 x fascia level signs featuring lettering on existing granite fascia, and lettering behind glazing, at 3 x window bays at the High Holborn frontage; display of 2 x brass plate wall mounted signs at the Southampton Place frontage
As published by the council, reference 2023/2280/A
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Oct 2023
Decision issued: Granted
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22 Jul 2026
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