Planning application
The Albert 52 Victoria Street London SW1H 0NP
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Display of an externally illuminated projecting sign measuring 1.35m x 0.9m; three non-illuminated plaques measuring 0.25m x 0.25m; three internally illuminated menu cases measuring 0.5m x 0.377m; three externally illuminated fascia signs measuring 0.276m x 2.596m; two non-illuminated fascia signs measuring 0.2m x 1.847m and 0.176m x 0.577m; and four non-illuminated signboards, one measuring 0.8m x 0.52m and three measuring 0.35m x 0.35m.
As published by the council, reference 26/01163/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01163/ADV
- Type
- Advert Application (ADV)
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 24 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 24 Feb 2026
- Ward
- St James's
- Postcode
- SW1H 0NP
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 3 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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26/03064/LBC Granted
The Albert 52 Victoria Street London SW1H 0NP
Internal alterations and refurbishment at lower ground, ground, first and second floor levels including insertion of internal partitions to form an accessible WC at ground floor level, reconfiguration and enlargement of toilet facilities at first floor level, amendments to lower ground floor toilets, alterations to bar counters and back fittings at ground and first floor levels, works to fixed seating, internal doors and screens, refurbishment of internal finishes including floors, lighting and decorations and associated works.
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26/01164/LBC Awaiting decision
The Albert 52 Victoria Street London SW1H 0NP
Installation of signage, replacement of lighting and fascia repainting.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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24 Feb 2026
Received by Westminster
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 21 April 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 65 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
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Ashleigh Signs Limited Agent
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
6 documents on file for this application
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About advertisement consent applications
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Internal alterations and refurbishment at lower ground, ground, first and second floor levels including insertion of internal partitions to form an accessible WC at ground floor level, reconfiguration and enlargement of toilet facilities at first floor level, amendments to lower ground floor toilets, alterations to bar counters and back fittings at ground and first floor levels, works to fixed seating, internal doors and screens, refurbishment of internal finishes including floors, lighting and decorations and associated works.
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