Open Space At Leicester Square London WC2H 7LE

This site has had 4 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/05585/ADV Decided

  Open Space At Leicester Square London WC2H 7LE

  Display of 3 x internally illuminated entrance signs measuring 4m x 1.75m and externally illuminated hoarding sign measuring 1.22m x 2.44m in association with the Skate Leicester Square event (for a temporary period from the 01 October until 31 January for next three years).

  Submitted 17 Aug 2026 Advertising
• 26/05584/FULL Decided

  Open Space At Leicester Square London WC2H 7LE

  Temporary use of Leicester Square Gardens for the Skate Leicester Square event, including the erection and dismantling of temporary structures, market stalls, lighting, hoarding and other associated event infrastructure, for a three year period between October 2026 and January 2027, October 2027 and January 2028, and October 2028 and January 2029.

  Submitted 17 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 25/05641/ADV Granted

  Open Space At Leicester Square London WC2H 7LE

  Display of hoarding with two externally illuminated hoarding panels and internally illuminated entrance archway signs 4m x 1.75m for a temporary period in association with the Christmas in Leicester Square event.

  Decided 7 Nov 2025 Advertising

1. 12 Aug 2025

   Received by Westminster

2. 25 Aug 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 17 Oct 2025

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

4. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• 25/05641/ADV Granted

  Open Space At Leicester Square London WC2H 7LE

  Display of hoarding with two externally illuminated hoarding panels and internally illuminated entrance archway signs 4m x 1.75m for a temporary period in association with the Christmas in Leicester Square event.

  Decided 7 Nov 2025 Advertising

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• Open Space At Leicester Square London WC2H 7LE

  25/05641/ADV Submitted 12 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Display of hoarding with two externally illuminated hoarding panels and internally illuminated entrance archway signs 4m x 1.75m for a temporary period in association with the Christmas in Leicester Square event.

  Granted Advertising 30 docs

• Leicester Square London WC2H 7LE

  26/04287/ADV Submitted 29 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~26 Aug

  Display of sculpture at Leicester Square incorporating an interactive element for temporary period between 28th July until 30th August. 2026.

  Awaiting decision Advertising 10 docs

• TKTS Leicester Square London WC2H 7LH

  25/06135/ADV Submitted 28 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Display of two internally illuminated projecting signs measuring 0.35m x 1.9m on the east and west elevations and one internally illuminated neon aluminium letters on the north elevation measuring 0.35m x 9.6m.

  Granted Advertising 42 docs

• Leicester Square London WC2H 7LE

  25/06124/AADV Submitted 28 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Details of sculptures labelled 12 pursuant to condition 6 (part) of advertisement consent dated 04 June 2025 (RN: 25/02219/ADV)

  Granted Conditions 8 docs

• 48 Leicester Square London WC2H 7LU

  25/05456/FULL Submitted 4 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Variation of condition 5 of planning permission dated 08 September 2023 (RN: 23/05217/FULL) for Use of the public highway for placing of 33 tables and 128 chairs, fabric barriers, planters and a serving station in an area measuring 7.5m x 23.83m in connection with existing ground floor. Namely, to allow the continued use of the area for a further two year period.

  Granted Full applications 13 docs

• Unit 1 Ground Floor 1 - 4 Leicester Square London WC2H 7NA

  25/06613/FULL Submitted 16 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Installation of vinyl graphics, metal works, and alterations to signage in relation to the temporary "Wicked for Good" advertisement campaign. (Linked to 25/06614/ADV)

  Withdrawn Full applications 13 docs

• 26/05200/FULL Decided

  1 The Court House 165 Seymour Place London W1H 4PU

  Installation of waterproofing system to the existing lead flat roofs

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/07508/FULL Awaiting decision

  Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

  Replacement of existing security lighting to the Buckingham Palace Forecourt with 80 compact LED spotlights installed within the lantern clusters across 10 principal piers, with associated concealed cabling and reversible fixings. (Linked with 26/07509/LBC)

  Received 4 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Full applications
• 26/07470/FULL Awaiting decision

  12 Queen Anne's Gate London SW1H 9AA

  Excavation of single-storey basement. (Linked with 26/07471/LBC).

  Received 3 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Full applications
• 26/07466/FULL Awaiting decision

  65 Albion Gate Albion Street W2 2LA

  Replacement of first-floor front elevation windows and balcony door with double-glazed steel-framed units.

  Received 3 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Full applications
• 26/07460/FULL Awaiting decision

  1 Hanover Square London W1S 1HA

  Installation of new public art sculptures and seating; hard and soft landscaping; installation of an area of raised terrace decking on St George Street measuring 43m x 2.6m for the placing of tables, chairs and banquette benches in connection with restaurant use; and associated external alterations and enabling works.

  Received 3 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Full applications