Planning application
The Lucas Arms PH 245 A Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8QY
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Display of new and replacement signage: 1 x externally illuminated (trough-lit) projecting pictorial sign; 2 x externally illuminated (cowl-lit) fascia lettering signs; 2 x internally illuminated (back-lit LED) menu case signs; 2 x non-illuminated, wall mounted amenity boards; 1 x refurbished non-illuminated transom panel (function room); and 1 x refurbished existing corner lantern.
As published by the council, reference 2025/4125/A
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/4125/A
- Type
- Advertisement Consent
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Granted
- Received
- 18 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 18 Sep 2025
- Decided
- 15 Oct 2025
- Ward
- Kings Cross
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- WC1X 8QY
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Sep 2025
Received by Camden
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15 Oct 2025
Decision issued: Granted
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9 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
4 documents on file for this application
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