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Trafalgar Square Post Office 24 - 28 William Iv Street London WC2N 4DL

Granted Westminster 25/08696/ADV Advert Application (ADV)

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Display of an internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.37m x 3.87m and an internally illuminated hanging sign ach measuring 0.50m x 0.87m.

As published by the council, reference 25/08696/ADV

Application record

Reference
25/08696/ADV
Type
Advert Application (ADV)
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Application Permitted
Received
28 Nov 2025
Validated
28 Nov 2025
Decided
20 Jan 2026
Ward
St James's
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
WC2N 4DL

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 28 Nov 2025

    Received by Westminster

  2. 20 Jan 2026

    Decision issued: Application Permitted

  3. 20 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

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WSP Ltd Agent, registered in Cobham

Active · incorporated 2001 · Cobham

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Documents

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4 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Westminster granted permission on 20 January 2026, 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.

About advertisement consent applications

Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.

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