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
• 25/05640/FULL Granted

  Open Space At Leicester Square London WC2H 7LE

  Installation of structures, including an outdoor ice rink, boot room marquee, box office Christmas market stalls, bars, food units, storage containers, ancillary offices; and display of hoarding and signage associated works at Leicester Square Gardens in association with the Skate Leicester Square event for a temporary period (Linked with 25/05641/ADV)

  Decided 17 Oct 2025 Full applications

1. 12 Aug 2025

   Received by Westminster

2. 25 Aug 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Nov 2025

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

4. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• 25/05640/FULL Granted

  Open Space At Leicester Square London WC2H 7LE

  Installation of structures, including an outdoor ice rink, boot room marquee, box office Christmas market stalls, bars, food units, storage containers, ancillary offices; and display of hoarding and signage associated works at Leicester Square Gardens in association with the Skate Leicester Square event for a temporary period (Linked with 25/05641/ADV)

  Decided 17 Oct 2025 Full applications

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• Open Space At Leicester Square London WC2H 7LE

  25/05640/FULL Submitted 12 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Installation of structures, including an outdoor ice rink, boot room marquee, box office Christmas market stalls, bars, food units, storage containers, ancillary offices; and display of hoarding and signage associated works at Leicester Square Gardens in association with the Skate Leicester Square event for a temporary period (Linked with 25/05641/ADV)

  Granted Full applications 42 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

• 26/07436/ADV Awaiting decision

  Unit 1 123 Bayswater Road London W2 3JH

  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
• 26/07441/ADV Awaiting decision

  2 Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0HH

  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
• 26/07429/ADV Awaiting decision

  24 - 25 Mount Street London W1K 2RR

  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
• 26/07439/ADV Awaiting decision

  5 - 6 Leicester Square London WC2H 7NA

  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
• 26/07392/ADV Awaiting decision

  18 Rupert Street London W1D 6DD

  Display of an internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.69m high x 4.83m wide.

  Received 29 Oct, published by the council 3 Nov 2026 Advertising