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Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

Decided Westminster 25/06886/ADV Advert Application (ADV)

Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.

Proposal

Display of non-illuminated fascia signs at LSE Student Salon measuring 3.71m x 0.18m, 3.69m x 0.36m, 3.03m x 0.18m and a non-illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.65m x 0.65m; and non-illuminated fascia sign at LSE Volunteer Centre measuring 4.86m x 0.18m and a non-illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.65m x 0.65m.

As published by the council, reference 25/06886/ADV

Application record

Reference
25/06886/ADV
Type
Advert Application (ADV)
Status
Decided
Decision
Not required
Received
25 Sep 2025
Validated
6 Nov 2025
Decided
13 Feb 2026
Ward
St James's
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
WC2A 2HE

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 5 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/02436/FULL Awaiting decision

    Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

    Change of use from class A2 (bank) to class E (commercial) including minior internal alterations and change of paint colour of front facade. (Linked to 26/02303/LBC)

    Submitted 14 Apr 2026 Full applications
  • 26/02303/LBC Awaiting decision

    Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

    Internal alterations and change of paint colour of front facade. (Linked to 26/02436/FULL)

    Submitted 30 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/02125/ADV Awaiting decision

    Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

    Display of non-illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.66m x 0.88m.

    Submitted 30 Mar 2026 Advertising
  • 25/06836/LBC Granted

    Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

    Replacement and addition of new external signage to both Kings Chambers and Lincolns Chambers.

    Decided 13 Feb 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 25 Sep 2025

    Received by Westminster

  2. 6 Nov 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 13 Feb 2026

    Decision issued: Not required

  4. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

2 later applications on the register refer to this one:

  • 25/08118/LBC Granted

    University 1 - 4 Portsmouth Street London WC2A 2ES

    Installation of non-illuminated hanging and fascia signs.

    Decided 12 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 25/06836/LBC Granted

    Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

    Replacement and addition of new external signage to both Kings Chambers and Lincolns Chambers.

    Decided 13 Feb 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

London School of Economics Agent

Converted-closed

3 applications on PlanIndex

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Documents

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

23 documents on file for this application

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After the decision

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Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • University 1 - 4 Portsmouth Street London WC2A 2ES

    25/08118/LBC Submitted 6 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    Installation of non-illuminated hanging and fascia signs.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 15 docs

  • Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

    26/02125/ADV Submitted 30 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    82% historically approved · decision due ~4 Jun

    Display of non-illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.66m x 0.88m.

    Awaiting decision Advertising 16 docs

  • Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

    25/06836/LBC Submitted 23 Sep 2025 50 yards away

    Replacement and addition of new external signage to both Kings Chambers and Lincolns Chambers.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 29 docs

  • Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

    26/02303/LBC Submitted 30 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jun

    Internal alterations and change of paint colour of front facade. (Linked to 26/02436/FULL)

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 23 docs

  • Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

    26/02436/FULL Submitted 14 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    88% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jun

    Change of use from class A2 (bank) to class E (commercial) including minior internal alterations and change of paint colour of front facade. (Linked to 26/02303/LBC)

    Awaiting decision Full applications 22 docs

  • 13 - 14 Portsmouth Street London WC2A 2ES

    26/05186/CLOPUD Submitted 31 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    84% historically approved · decision due ~25 Sep

    To confirm the basement, ground and first floors of the building is in Class E (Commercial, business and service) use and that its use for any use within Class E including a Tea Shop would not require further planning permission.

    Decided Lawful development

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

    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