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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 2 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 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

110 applications on PlanIndex · across 51 councils · 91% granted

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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.

Nearby applications

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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

  • 49 - 50 Strand London WC2N 5LH

    26/04914/FULL Submitted 22 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    87% historically approved · decision due ~24 Sep

    Replacement shopfront with two entrance portals, auto sliding doors, glazing panels and security shutters.

    Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 10 docs

  • 49 - 50 Strand London WC2N 5LH

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

    84% historically approved · decision due ~12 Aug

    Display of an internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.62m x 6.83m.

    Awaiting decision Advertising 9 docs

  • 430 Strand London WC2R 0QN

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

    87% historically approved · decision due ~5 Jun

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

    Awaiting decision Full applications 14 docs

  • 430 Strand London WC2R 0QN

    26/02349/LBC Submitted 10 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~5 Jun

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  • 49 - 50 Strand London WC2N 5LH

    26/02333/FULL Submitted 9 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    87% historically approved · decision due ~4 Jun

    Replacment of shopfront with glazing panels and security shutters.

    Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs

In Westminster

  • 26/06444/ADV Awaiting decision

    107 Long Acre London WC2E 9NT

    Display of two internally illuminated (letters only) fascia signs each measuring 0.55m x 1.21m on the Long Acre and Neal Street elevations.

    21 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • 26/06296/ADV Awaiting decision

    15 Warwick Way London SW1V 1QT

    Display of Individual soft halo externally illuminated individual brass letters on fascia. Display of externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 40mm x 40mm, including Gilded vinyl decal.

    Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • 26/06070/ADV Granted

    36 Shepherd Market London W1J 7QR

    Display of non-illuminated screen-printed signage to the fabric and valance of retractable canvas awning.

    Received 7 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • 26/05573/ADV Decided

    1 The Piazza Covent Garden London WC2E 8HB

    Display of two platforms measuring 13.6m x 3.6m x 2.263m and 14.61m x 3.6m x 2.263m each featuring three internally illuminated sculptures for a temporary period from 16 October 2026 to 6 January 2027.

    Received 17 Aug, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Advertising
  • 26/06247/ADV Awaiting decision

    57 Carnaby Street London W1F 9PX

    Display of three internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 2.34m X 0.3m, 0.796m X 0.3m, 2.34m X 0.3m, two internally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.1m x 0.5m and 0.1m X 0.5m

    Received 11 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Advertising