Nelson's Column The Nelson Monument Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DU

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 26/05811/ADV Decided

  Nelson's Column The Nelson Monument Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DU

  Display of a non-illuminated 'Elf on the Shelf' sculpture measuring 1.9m in height, 1.22m in width and 0.95m in depth for a temporary period from 13 November 2026 to 30 December 2026.

  Submitted 25 Aug 2026 Advertising

1. 11 Mar 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 6 May 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• Nelson's Column The Nelson Monument Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DU

  26/05811/ADV Submitted 25 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct

  Display of a non-illuminated 'Elf on the Shelf' sculpture measuring 1.9m in height, 1.22m in width and 0.95m in depth for a temporary period from 13 November 2026 to 30 December 2026.

  Decided Advertising

• Uganda House 58 - 59 Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DS

  25/07496/ADV Submitted 16 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Display of a halo-illuminated 3D text sign measuring 2.1 m x 0.6 m.

  Withdrawn Advertising 10 docs

• 66 Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DS

  26/02426/ADLBC Submitted 14 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jun

  Specification details of the downlighters pursuant to Condition 5 of listed building consent dated 12 March 2026 (RN: 25/06921/LBC).

  Awaiting decision Conditions 5 docs

• 66 Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DS

  26/02425/ADFULL Submitted 14 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jun

  Specification details of the downlighters pursuant to Condition 6 of planning permission dated 12 March 2026 (25/06920/FULL).

  Awaiting decision Full applications 5 docs

• 66 Trafalgar Square London SW1A 2BB

  07/08164/TCH Submitted 17 Sep 2007 50 yards away

  Use of two areas of public highway measuring 2.1m x 6.6m and 2.1m x 1.5m for the placing of four tables and 16 chairs in connection with the restaurant at 66 Trafalgar Square.

  Granted 8 docs

• 66 Trafalgar Square London SW1A 2BB

  05/02538/FULL Submitted 4 Apr 2005 50 yards away

  Variation of Conditions 1 of planning permission dated 11 November 2004 (RN: 04/02820/FULL), namely: to allow the bar/restaurant at lower ground floor to open from 10.00 to 03.00 hours the following day on Mondays to Saturdays.

  Decided Full applications 6 docs

• 26/07474/ADV Awaiting decision

  456 - 459 Strand London WC2R 0RG

  Display of non illuminated fascia sign measuring 4.3m X 0.9m, 5.1m X 0.9m, externally illuminated fascia sign 4.5m X 0.9m, externally illuminated projecting sign 0.8m X 0.65m, non illuminated 3mm vinyl measuring 2m X 2.6m, 0.8m X 1.7m and internally illuminated New digital/connected Screen 0.8m X 1.6m

  Received 3 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Advertising
• 26/07436/ADV Awaiting decision

  Unit 1 123 Bayswater Road London W2 3JH

  Display of 2 x externally illuminated fascias signs each measuring 0.335m x 1.00m.

  Received 2 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Advertising
• 26/07441/ADV Awaiting decision

  2 Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0HH

  Display of externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 10.34m X 2.9m and externally illuminated festoon lights cable measuring 0.04m X 7.5m

  Received 2 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Advertising
• 26/07429/ADV Awaiting decision

  24 - 25 Mount Street London W1K 2RR

  Display of Christmas decorations to the front facade at ground floor level for a temporary period from 18 December 2026 to 9 January 2027.

  Received 2 Nov, published by the council 4 Nov 2026 Advertising
• 26/07439/ADV Awaiting decision

  5 - 6 Leicester Square London WC2H 7NA

  Display of internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 3.25m X 1.132m and 14.5m X 1.132m

  Received 2 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Advertising