Planning application
25/09160/ADV
The Langham 1C Portland Place London W1B 1JA
Proposal
Display of 12 new canopies on Langham Place and replacement of 1x existing signwriting on entrance canopy at ground floor level. (linked with 25/09150/LBC)
As published by the council, reference 25/09160/ADV
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Dec 2025
Received by Westminster
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19 Feb 2026
Decision issued: Application Refused
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20 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
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
Within 500 metres
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25/09150/LBC Refused
The Langham 1C Portland Place London W1B 1JA
Installation of 12 x window canopies with signwriting and direct replacement of existing sign writing on entrance canopy at ground floor level (linked with 25/09160/ADV)
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25/09310/FULL Refused
The Langham 1C Portland Place London W1B 1JA
Installation of a temporary pergola within the courtyard facing Cavendish Place from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026
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25/06077/LBC Granted
The Langham 1C Portland Place London W1B 1JA
Replacement and increase in height of the existing luggage store entrance door, including removal of the string course to match the adjacent opening. Internal works include partial wall removal and relocation of a freestanding staircase. (Linked with 25/06240/FULL)
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25/06240/FULL Granted
The Langham 1C Portland Place London W1B 1JA
Replacement and increase in height of the existing luggage store entrance door, including removal of the string course to match the adjacent opening. Internal works include partial wall removal and relocation of a freestanding staircase. (Linked with 25/06077/LBC)
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22/03945/FULL Withdrawn
The Langham 1C Portland Place London W1B 1JA
Erection of three flagpoles on the lower ground lightwell, and the installation of doors at third floor level to facilitate the use of the existing terraces as balconies. (Linked with 22/03835/LBC)
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22/03835/LBC Withdrawn
The Langham 1C Portland Place London W1B 1JA
Erection of three flagpoles on the lower ground lightwell, and the installation of doors at third floor level to facilitate the use of the existing terraces as balconies. (Linked with 22/03945/FULL)
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