Planning application
229 Strand London WC2R 1BA
Relates to 25/07767/LBC
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Display of externally illuminated metal-letter fascia signs measuring 60 mm x 705 mm, 75 mm x 460 mm and 110 mm x 385 mm (illuminated by a LED strip above the lettering) at No. 230 Strand.
As published by the council, reference 25/07660/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 25/07660/ADV
- Type
- Advert Application (ADV)
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refused As published: Application Refused
- Received
- 22 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 27 Oct 2025
- Decided
- 10 Feb 2026
- Ward
- St James's
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- WC2R 1BA
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 3 applications since 2025: 0 approved, 2 refused.
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26/02561/LBC Awaiting decision
229 Strand London WC2R 1BA
Installation of three spotlights to shop fascia level.
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25/07767/LBC Refused
229 Strand London WC2R 1BA
Installation of LED strip lights to illuminate fascia sign at No. 230 Strand.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Oct 2025
Received by Westminster
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27 Oct 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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10 Feb 2026
Decision issued: Application Refused
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Related applications
Cases linked to this one on the register
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25/07767/LBC Refused
229 Strand London WC2R 1BA
Installation of LED strip lights to illuminate fascia sign at No. 230 Strand.
1 later application on the register refers to this one:
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25/07767/LBC Refused
229 Strand London WC2R 1BA
Installation of LED strip lights to illuminate fascia sign at No. 230 Strand.
Who's behind it
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ILI Architects Limited Agent, an architecture practice registered in London
Active · incorporated 2023 · London
9 applications on PlanIndex · across 2 councils
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
10 documents on file for this application
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