Planning application
Embankment Place Railway Bridge Embankment Place London WC2N 6NN
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Display of multiple advertisements comprising fascia signs including halo illuminated signs, trough illuminated projecting signs and non illuminated flag mounted signs across three elevations fronting Northumberland Avenue, Victoria Embankment and Embankment Place.
As published by the council, reference 25/08880/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 25/08880/ADV
- Type
- Advert Application (ADV)
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refused As published: Application Refused
- Received
- 8 Dec 2025
- Validated
- 27 Apr 2026
- Decided
- 29 May 2026
- Ward
- St James's
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- WC2N 6NN
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 Dec 2025
Received by Westminster
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27 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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29 May 2026
Decision issued: Application Refused
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29 Jul 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
18 documents on file for this application
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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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