Planning application
26/00372/ADVT
City Tower 40 Basinghall Street London EC2V 5DE
Proposal
Installation and display of externally illuminated metal letter signage reading "CITY TOWER", measuring 625mm (h) x 7300m (w) with the base displayed at a height of 5915mm above ground level.
As published by the council, reference 26/00372/ADVT
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Mar 2026
Received by City of London
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8 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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1 May 2026
Decision issued: Approved
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24 Jul 2026
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What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About advertising applications
How this application type works
Advertisement consent controls signs, hoardings and other adverts. The council may only judge two things: amenity, meaning the effect on the appearance of the building and area, and public safety, chiefly whether a sign distracts road users or obstructs sight lines. Other planning considerations, such as competition between businesses, do not apply.
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