48 Oxford Street London W1D 1AU

1. 16 Mar 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 11 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 91 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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 66 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• Mezzanine Floor To Third Floor 45 Oxford Street London W1D 2DZ

  26/01359/FULL Submitted 3 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~28 Apr

  Use of the first to third floors to flexible use for either education (Class F.1) and/or commercial, business and service (Class E).

  Awaiting decision Full applications 6 docs

• 41 Oxford Street London W1D 2DX

  04/03828/AD7 Submitted 19 May 2004 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 ground floor level and measuring 0.9m x 0.6m.

  Granted Advertising 2 docs

• 35 Oxford Street London W1D 2DT

  26/02473/LBC Submitted 15 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~10 Jun

  Part demolition and internal alterations, and installation of new shopfront.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Demolition Windows or glazing 31 docs

• 45 Oxford Street London W1D 2DZ

  26/00579/AD7 Submitted 2 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated estate agent board located on the face of the building at first floor level and measuring 0.6m x 0.45m

  Granted Advertising 11 docs

• 52 Oxford Street London W1D 1BG

  26/04123/FULL Submitted 23 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~18 Aug

  Shopfront alterations and associated works.

  Decided Full applications Windows or glazing

• 32 Hanway Street London W1T 1UN

  2013/2950/P 50 yards away

  Change of use from offices (Class B1 ) to single family dwelling house (Class C3) including alterations to Hanway Street elevation involving replacement of entrance door and windows, roof addition and roof terrace with balustrading.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing
  Domestic

• 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