Planning application
The Albert 52 Victoria Street London SW1H 0NP
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Proposal
Installation of signage, replacement of lighting and fascia repainting.
As published by the council, reference 26/01164/LBC
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01164/LBC
- Type
- Listed Building Consent Application
- 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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26/01163/ADV Awaiting decision
The Albert 52 Victoria Street London SW1H 0NP
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.
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 91 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
11 documents on file for this application
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The Albert 52 Victoria Street London SW1H 0NP
82% historically approved · decision due ~21 Apr
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.
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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.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 30 docs -
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93% historically approved · decision due ~11 Dec
Amendments to planning permission dated 18th September 2026 (RN 26/01445/FULL) for the Refurbishment of Windsor House and Christchurch House (excluding residential part), including re-cladding and amendment of facades, replacement of windows, new end-of-trip facilities, installation of roof-level plant and screening, and associated works, to provide office, retail, restaurant and indoor recreation accommodation (Class E) with amenity spaces, including a new roof level pavilion to Christchurch House and link bridge between Windsor House and Christchurch House. NAMELY, amendments to the wording of Conditions 1, 11, 12, 13,14, 15 and 26.
Awaiting decision Amendments Roofing Windows or glazing -
Windsor House 50 Victoria Street London SW1H 0TL
88% historically approved · decision due ~26 May
Comprehensive refurbishment of Windsor House and Christchurch House (excluding residential part), including re-cladding and amendment of facades, replacement of windows, new end-of-trip facilities, installation of roof-level plant and screening, and associated works, to provide office, retail, restaurant and indoor recreation accommodation (Class E) with amenity spaces, including a new roof-level pavilion to Christchurch House.
Awaiting decision Full applications Roofing Windows or glazing 160 docs -
89 Victoria Street London SW1H 0HW
88% historically approved · decision due ~25 Jun
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Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 11 docs -
89 Victoria Street London SW1H 0HW
82% historically approved · decision due ~22 Jun
Display of internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.07m X 0.76m and non illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.7m X 0.6m
Awaiting decision Advertising 11 docs
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