Planning application
2 Villiers Street London WC2N 6NQ
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Display of one externally illuminated fascia sign (letters only) 2.96m x 0.7m and one externally illuminated projecting sign mounted to the existing stonework measuring 0.95m x 0.6m.
As published by the council, reference 25/05969/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 25/05969/ADV
- Type
- Advert Application (ADV)
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Application Permitted
- Received
- 21 Aug 2025
- Validated
- 21 Aug 2025
- Decided
- 17 Oct 2025
- Ward
- St James's
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- WC2N 6NQ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 4 applications since 2025: 4 approved, 0 refused.
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25/06009/LBC Granted
2 Villiers Street London WC2N 6NQ
Installation of a new staircase over existing stairs to basement and new level gate secured at top of staircase; and associated internal alterations to ground floor unit.
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25/05972/LBC Granted
2 Villiers Street London WC2N 6NQ
Alterations to ground floor elevation to provide a new shopfront. Installation of one externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 2.96m x 0.7m, one externally illuminated projecting sign mounted to the existing stonework measuring 0.95m x 0.6m and a retractable awning.
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25/05968/FULL Granted
2 Villiers Street London WC2N 6NQ
Alterations to ground floor elevation to provide a new shopfront.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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21 Aug 2025
Received by Westminster
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17 Oct 2025
Decision issued: Application Permitted
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21 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
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Planning Potential Ltd. Agent, a planning consultancy registered in London
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Westminster granted permission on 17 October 2025, 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.
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