Planning application
25/08744/ADV
16A Bedford Street London WC2E 9HE
Proposal
Display of two internally illuminated other signs measuring 0.28m x 2.8m, 0.56m x 0.42m, an internally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.92m x 0.13m and external wall signage 2.56m x 8.9m. Retrospective.
As published by the council, reference 25/08744/ADV
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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1 Dec 2025
Received by Westminster
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20 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Application Permitted
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20 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About advertising applications
How this application type works
Advertisement consent controls signs, hoardings and other adverts. The council may only judge two things: amenity, meaning the effect on the appearance of the building and area, and public safety, chiefly whether a sign distracts road users or obstructs sight lines. Other planning considerations, such as competition between businesses, do not apply.
Nearby applications
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26/04306/LBC Awaiting decision
16A Bedford Street London WC2E 9HE
Retention of: replacement entrance doors and associated divided side lights, wall lights to either side of the entrance, internally illuminated fixed canopy over the entrance measuring 2.8m x 0.9m, internally illuminated menu box, and internally illuminated door number sign (retrospective); and, removal of three existing wall lights. All works to Bedford Court elevation. (Linked with 26/04305/FULL)
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26/04305/FULL Awaiting decision
16A Bedford Street London WC2E 9HE
Retention of replacement entrance doors and associated divided side lights and retention of wall lights to either side of the entrance (retrospective) and removal of three existing wall lights. All works to Bedford Court elevation. (Linked with 26/04306/LBC)
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25/08742/FULL Refused
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Installation of new entrance doors to the Bedford Court elevation and wall lights to external elevation.
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25/08743/LBC Refused
16A Bedford Street London WC2E 9HE
Installation of new entrance doors to the Bedford Court elevation with two wall lights, internally illuminated fixed canopy over the entrance measuring 2.8m x 0.9m, internally illuminated menu box, and internally illuminated door number sign.
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25/07188/FULL Awaiting decision
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Variation of condition 5 of planning permission dated 13 October 2023 (RN: 23/05812/FULL) for 'Use of an area of public highway measuring 7.8m x 0.8m for the placing of four tables and eight chairs on Bedford Street frontage in connection with existing public house'. Namely, to allow the continued use of the public highway for a further two year period.
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26/04605/FULL Awaiting decision
22 Henrietta Street London WC2E 8ND
External and façade alterations comprising the introduction of a new entrance on the Bedford Street elevation to the new ground floor retail unit, refurbishment of the existing Henrietta Street entrance door, and installation of louvres to part of the basement windows, together with the installation of roof lights, louvres and replacement plant equipment at fifth floor and roof levels, internal works including refurbishment of the office entrance and office accommodation; creation of a new retail unit at basement and ground floor levels, with level access and associated staircase; alterations to the internal layout; raising of the fourth-floor ceiling; installation of new MEP services, joinery, lighting, suspended ceilings, kitchenettes, WCs, floor finishes and office fit-out; removal of redundant fixtures and fittings; repair, restoration and reinstatement of historic features; and installation of secondary glazing to all windows and other associated works. (Linked to 26/04606/LBC)
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