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Basement And Ground Floor Astoria House 62 Shaftesbury Avenue London W1D 6LT

Awaiting decision Westminster 26/01009/ADV Advert Application (ADV)

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Display of six non-illuminated fabric barriers; four measuring 1m x 1.43, one measuring 1m x 1.48m, and one measuring 1m x 1.23m.

As published by the council, reference 26/01009/ADV

Application record

Reference
26/01009/ADV
Type
Advert Application (ADV)
Status
Pending
Received
17 Feb 2026
Validated
1 Apr 2026
Ward
St James's
Postcode
W1D 6LT

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 5 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/02143/FULL Awaiting decision

    Basement And Ground Floor Astoria House 62 Shaftesbury Avenue London W1D 6LT

    Replacement of transom light to match existing, with new awning incorporated into window design, and replacement of lower section of glazing with new doors and sidelights.

    Submitted 31 Mar 2026 Full applications
  • 25/08359/FULL Withdrawn

    Basement And Ground Floor Astoria House 62 Shaftesbury Avenue London W1D 6LT

    Replacement of transom light to match existing, replacement of lower section of glazing with openable windows, new awning and associated works.

    Decided 19 Mar 2026 Full applications
  • 25/07654/FULL Granted

    Basement And Ground Floor Astoria House 62 Shaftesbury Avenue London W1D 6LT

    Installation of three air conditioning units, air intake and extract fans in rear basement lightwell and ducts on rear elevation.

    Decided 3 Jun 2026 Full applications
  • 25/05987/ADV Granted

    Basement And Ground Floor Astoria House 62 Shaftesbury Avenue London W1D 6LT

    Display of an internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 2995mm x 800mm, three halo illuminated (letters only) fascia signs measuring 3,500mmx 800mm, 6,200mm x 800 (Curved around building facade) and 9,395mm x 800mm and two internally illuminated (letters and logo only) projecting signs measuring 600mm x 730mm and 800mm x 350mm

    Decided 9 Sep 2025 Advertising

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 Feb 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 1 Apr 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 27 May 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Westminster took a median of 66 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Metrical Design Agent, a design practice

6 applications on PlanIndex · across 2 councils

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

8 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Westminster for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Westminster decided advertisement consent applications in a median of 52 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

Nearby applications

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  • Basement And Ground Floor Astoria House 62 Shaftesbury Avenue London W1D 6LT

    25/08359/FULL Submitted 14 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    Replacement of transom light to match existing, replacement of lower section of glazing with openable windows, new awning and associated works.

    Withdrawn Full applications Windows or glazing 13 docs
  • Basement And Ground Floor Astoria House 62 Shaftesbury Avenue London W1D 6LT

    25/05987/ADV Submitted 21 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    Display of an internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 2995mm x 800mm, three halo illuminated (letters only) fascia signs measuring 3,500mmx 800mm, 6,200mm x 800 (Curved around building facade) and 9,395mm x 800mm and two internally illuminated (letters and logo only) projecting signs measuring 600mm x 730mm and 800mm x 350mm

    Granted Advertising 11 docs
  • Basement And Ground Floor Astoria House 62 Shaftesbury Avenue London W1D 6LT

    25/07654/FULL Submitted 22 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    Installation of three air conditioning units, air intake and extract fans in rear basement lightwell and ducts on rear elevation.

    Granted Full applications 30 docs
  • Basement And Ground Floor Astoria House 62 Shaftesbury Avenue London W1D 6LT

    26/02143/FULL Submitted 31 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    87% historically approved · decision due ~26 May

    Replacement of transom light to match existing, with new awning incorporated into window design, and replacement of lower section of glazing with new doors and sidelights.

    Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 14 docs
  • 54 - 56 Shaftesbury Avenue London W1D 6LR

    03/05713/AD7 Submitted 21 Jul 2003 50 yards away

    Display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated 'to let' board located on the face of the building at a height of between 3m and 4.6m above pavement level and measuring 0.9 x 0.6m.

    Granted Advertising 3 docs
  • 54 - 56 Shaftesbury Avenue London W1D 6LR

    07/07201/FULL Submitted 14 Aug 2007 50 yards away

    Use of the first floor of 50-56 Shaftesbury Avenue for either office (Class B1) use or restaurant (Class A3) use as an extension to the restaurant at 42 Rupert Street.

    Granted Full applications Extension 6 docs

In Westminster

  • 26/06444/ADV Awaiting decision

    107 Long Acre London WC2E 9NT

    Display of an internally illuminated (backlit letters only) projecting sign measuring 0.60m x 0.77m on the Neal Street elevation. [Split decision].

    21 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • 26/06296/ADV Awaiting decision

    15 Warwick Way London SW1V 1QT

    Display of Individual soft halo externally illuminated individual brass letters on fascia. Display of externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 40mm x 40mm, including Gilded vinyl decal.

    Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • 26/06070/ADV Granted

    36 Shepherd Market London W1J 7QR

    Display of non-illuminated screen-printed signage to the fabric and valance of retractable canvas awning.

    Received 7 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • 26/06304/ADV Awaiting decision

    10 Piccadilly London W1J 0DD

    Display of an externally illuminated advertising area measuring 7.4m x 10.1m and a 1:1 printed image of the building for a temporary period of 15 months.

    Received 15 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • 26/05573/ADV Decided

    1 The Piazza Covent Garden London WC2E 8HB

    Display of two platforms measuring 13.6m x 3.6m x 2.263m and 14.61m x 3.6m x 2.263m each featuring three internally illuminated sculptures for a temporary period from 16 October 2026 to 6 January 2027.

    Received 17 Aug, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Advertising