Planning application
8 Berkeley Square London W1J 6EE
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Display of halo illuminated fascia sign, internally illuminated (letters only) projecting sign and awning.
As published by the council, reference 26/01358/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01358/ADV
- Type
- Advert Application (ADV)
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 3 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 3 Mar 2026
- Ward
- West End
- Postcode
- W1J 6EE
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 7 applications since 2026.
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26/04731/FULL Awaiting decision
8 Berkeley Square London W1J 6EE
Alterations to shopfront; provision of lourves; installation of heaters and associated works.
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26/04742/FULL Awaiting decision
8 Berkeley Square London W1J 6EE
Installation of 2 non-removable planters on the pavement adjacent to the cafe frontage.
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26/03692/NMA Awaiting decision
8 Berkeley Square London W1J 6EE
Amendments to planning permission dated 29 April 2026 (RN: 26/01357/FULL) for the: Alterations to shopfront. NAMELY, to allow the introduction of a bifold section to the right-hand side of the entrance door and a reduction in the overall height so that the glazing remains within a 3000 mm glass unit
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26/03645/AADV Awaiting decision
8 Berkeley Square London W1J 6EE
Detailed drawing showing the omission of illumination from the awning; pursuant to Condition 1 of advertisement consent dated 29th April 2026 (26/01358/ADV)
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26/03645/ADFULL Awaiting decision
8 Berkeley Square London W1J 6EE
Detailed drawing showing the Omission of illumination from the awning; pursuant to condition 1 of advertisement consent dated 29Th April 2026 (26/01358/ADV)
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26/01357/FULL Awaiting decision
8 Berkeley Square London W1J 6EE
Alterations to shopfront and installation of bench to forecourt area.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Mar 2026
Received by Westminster
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 28 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 66 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
SMB Town Planning Ltd Agent, a planning consultancy registered in St John's Wood
Active · incorporated 2013 · St John's Wood
16 applications on PlanIndex · across 5 councils · 82% granted
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
15 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat 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
Within 0.3 miles
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8 Berkeley Square London W1J 6EE
87% historically approved · decision due ~28 Apr
Alterations to shopfront and installation of bench to forecourt area.
Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 15 docs -
8 Berkeley Square London W1J 6EE
87% historically approved · decision due ~2 Oct
Alterations to shopfront; provision of lourves; installation of heaters and associated works.
Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing -
8 Berkeley Square London W1J 6EE
87% historically approved · decision due ~9 Sep
Installation of 2 non-removable planters on the pavement adjacent to the cafe frontage.
Awaiting decision Full applications -
8 Berkeley Square London W1J 6EE
93% historically approved · decision due ~31 Jul
Amendments to planning permission dated 29 April 2026 (RN: 26/01357/FULL) for the: Alterations to shopfront. NAMELY, to allow the introduction of a bifold section to the right-hand side of the entrance door and a reduction in the overall height so that the glazing remains within a 3000 mm glass unit
Awaiting decision Amendments Windows or glazing 7 docs -
8 Berkeley Square London W1J 6EE
90% historically approved · decision due ~30 Jul
Detailed drawing showing the omission of illumination from the awning; pursuant to Condition 1 of advertisement consent dated 29th April 2026 (26/01358/ADV)
Awaiting decision Conditions 4 docs -
8 Berkeley Square London W1J 6EE
87% historically approved · decision due ~30 Jul
Detailed drawing showing the Omission of illumination from the awning; pursuant to condition 1 of advertisement consent dated 29Th April 2026 (26/01358/ADV)
Awaiting decision Full applications 4 docs
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26/06444/ADV Awaiting decision
107 Long Acre London WC2E 9NT
Display of two internally illuminated (letters only) fascia signs each measuring 0.55m x 1.21m on the Long Acre and Neal Street elevations.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.