Planning application
Kings Arms 2 Shepherd Market London W1J 7QA
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Display of two externally projecting signs measuring 1.35m x 0.9m, three externally illuminated fascia signs measuring 0.16m x 0.38 and 0.28m x 5.1m, one non-illuminated plaque measuring 0.25m x 0.03m, one non-illuminated fascia sign measuring 6.6m x 0.2m, one internally illuminated menu board measuring 0.5m x 0.37m and one non-illuminated 'amenity sign' (chalkboard) measuring 0.84m x 0.44m.
As published by the council, reference 26/00770/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00770/ADV
- Type
- Advert Application (ADV)
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refused As published: Application Refused
- Received
- 9 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 9 Feb 2026
- Decided
- 12 Mar 2026
- Ward
- West End
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- W1J 7QA
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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26/02027/ADV Granted
Kings Arms 2 Shepherd Market London W1J 7QA
Display of an externally illuminated double sided projecting sign measuring 1.35m x 0.9m; an externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.28m x 5.185m; an internally illuminated menu case measuring 0.5m x 0.377m; and non-illuminated high level painted sign measuring 0.205m x 6.656m.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Feb 2026
Received by Westminster
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12 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Application Refused
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21 Jul 2026
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Ashleigh Signs Limited Agent
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