Planning application
51 Dean Street London W1D 5BH
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Display of an externally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.7m x 0.7m; two externally illuminated fascia signs measuring 0.38m x 4.73m; a non-illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.25m x 0.75m; a non-illuminated plaque measuring 0.25m x 0.25m; an internally illuminated menu case measuring 0.5m x 0.377m; a non-illuminated poster frame measuring 1.08m x 0.72m; and a non-illuminated timber chalkboard measuring 0.9m x 0.4m.
As published by the council, reference 26/00968/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00968/ADV
- Type
- Advert Application (ADV)
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Application Permitted
- Received
- 16 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 16 Feb 2026
- Decided
- 1 Apr 2026
- Ward
- West End
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- W1D 5BH
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Feb 2026
Received by Westminster
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1 Apr 2026
Decision issued: Application Permitted
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21 Jul 2026
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Ashleigh Signs Limited Agent
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Westminster granted permission on 1 April 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.
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