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38-39 Strand London WC2N 5JB

Granted Westminster 23/04351/ADV Advert Application (ADV)

Works: Windows or glazing

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Display of a non-illuminated fascia sign measuring 1.305m x 7.425m, a non-illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.65m x 0.64m, an internally illuminated ATM surround sign measuring 1.5m x 1m, a non-illuminated vinyl sign on external glazing measuring 0.89m x 0.3m, and an internally mounted digital screen measuring 1.21m x 0.681m.

As published by the council, reference 23/04351/ADV

Application record

Reference
23/04351/ADV
Type
Advert Application (ADV)
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Application Permitted
Received
27 Jun 2023
Validated
6 Jul 2023
Decided
17 Aug 2023
Ward
St James's
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
WC2N 5JB

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 3 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/06682/FULL Awaiting decision

    38 - 39 Strand London WC2N 5JB

    Replacement of an window opening light means of escape with a full height MoE door to improve escape egress.

    Submitted 30 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 23/04350/FULL Granted

    38-39 Strand London WC2N 5JB

    Replacement of shopfront with new fully glazed shopfront.

    Decided 17 Aug 2023 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 27 Jun 2023

    Received by Westminster

  2. 6 Jul 2023

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 17 Aug 2023

    Decision issued: Application Permitted

  4. 14 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Lewis & Hickey Ltd Agent, registered in Guildford

Active · incorporated 1986 · Guildford

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

19 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Westminster granted permission on 17 August 2023, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About advertisement consent applications

Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.

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  • 38-39 Strand London WC2N 5JB

    23/04350/FULL Submitted 27 Jun 2023 50 yards away

    Replacement of shopfront with new fully glazed shopfront.

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 25 docs

  • 38 - 39 Strand London WC2N 5JB

    26/06682/FULL Submitted 30 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    88% historically approved · decision due ~25 Nov

    Replacement of an window opening light means of escape with a full height MoE door to improve escape egress.

    Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing

  • 49 - 50 Strand London WC2N 5LH

    26/03896/ADV Submitted 15 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    82% historically approved · decision due ~12 Aug

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    26/06787/LBC Submitted 5 Oct 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~30 Nov

    Retrospective consent sought for new internally located illuminated signage and new external fascia signage (Linked with 26/06034/ADV)

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    26/06034/ADV Submitted 3 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    82% historically approved · decision due ~30 Nov

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    26/02348/FULL Submitted 10 Apr 2026 50 yards away

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    Installation of external planters to the frontage and side elevations, including cladding of planter faces (Retospective) (Linked to 26/02349/LBC).

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In Westminster

  • 26/07474/ADV Awaiting decision

    456 - 459 Strand London WC2R 0RG

    Display of non illuminated fascia sign measuring 4.3m X 0.9m, 5.1m X 0.9m, externally illuminated fascia sign 4.5m X 0.9m, externally illuminated projecting sign 0.8m X 0.65m, non illuminated 3mm vinyl measuring 2m X 2.6m, 0.8m X 1.7m and internally illuminated New digital/connected Screen 0.8m X 1.6m

    Received 3 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Advertising
  • 26/07436/ADV Awaiting decision

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    Display of 2 x externally illuminated fascias signs each measuring 0.335m x 1.00m.

    Received 2 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Advertising
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    Display of externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 10.34m X 2.9m and externally illuminated festoon lights cable measuring 0.04m X 7.5m

    Received 2 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Advertising
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    Display of Christmas decorations to the front facade at ground floor level for a temporary period from 18 December 2026 to 9 January 2027.

    Received 2 Nov, published by the council 4 Nov 2026 Advertising
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    Display of internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 3.25m X 1.132m and 14.5m X 1.132m

    Received 2 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Advertising