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Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX

Awaiting decision Westminster 26/01759/ADV Advert Application (ADV)

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Display of one non-illuminated plaque sign measuring 0.4m x 0.52m and one non illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.65m x 0.75m (Whitehall Place). (Linked with 26/01821/LBC)

As published by the council, reference 26/01759/ADV

Application record

Reference
26/01759/ADV
Type
Advert Application (ADV)
Status
Pending
Received
18 Mar 2026
Validated
18 Mar 2026
Ward
St James's
Postcode
SW1A 2BX

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 17 applications since 2022: 10 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/06004/ADLBC Decided

    Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX

    Details of where on site the doors to be removed are to be stored pursuant to condition 5 of listed building consent dated 15 July 2026 (RN: 26/03554/LBC).

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026
  • 26/05609/FULL Awaiting decision

    Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX

    Variation of Condition 13 of planning permission dated 29 June 2021 (RN: 20/04931/FULL) namely, to allow the terraces adjacent to the restaurant/bar at sixth floor level as shown on drawing number 0256-Z06 R10 to be used by customers of the restaurant/bar between 08.00 and 22.30 hours daily.

    Submitted 17 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/04699/LBC Awaiting decision

    Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX

    Internal alterations to Apartment 6.08 at Level 6.

    Submitted 14 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/03554/LBC Awaiting decision

    Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX

    Alterations to roof structure and bulkheads, replacement of walls, replacement of lights, alterations to flooring, new painting, new fixtures and fitting, installation of new louvres and planters and associated works. In connection with works approved dated 21 February 2024 (RN 24/01138/LBC)

    Submitted 29 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/03553/FULL Awaiting decision

    Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX

    Installation of louvres and planters (Linked to 26/03554/LBC)

    Submitted 29 May 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01821/LBC Awaiting decision

    Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX

    Installation of wall plaque and hanging sign (Whitehall Place). (Linked with 26/01759/ADV)

    Submitted 20 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 25/08552/FULL Granted

    Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX

    Installation of walls to the quadrangle pavilion canopy including all fixtures and fittings associated with the works.

    Decided 26 Mar 2026 Full applications
  • 25/08553/LBC Granted

    Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX

    Installation of walls to the quadrangle pavilion canopy including all fixtures and fittings associated with the works.

    Decided 26 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 25/06955/LBC Granted

    Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX

    Installation of vinyl graphics to existing windows and hoarding for a temporary period from 12 October 2025 to 30 June 2026.

    Decided 13 Feb 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 25/06951/ADV Granted

    Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX

    Display of non illuminated vinyl graphic signs to windows measuring 1.515m X 0.8m, non illuminated hoarding sign measuring 19m X 2.58m for a temporary period from 12 October 2025 to 30 June 2026.

    Decided 14 Nov 2025 Advertising

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 18 Mar 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 13 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.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

8 documents on file for this application

A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.

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What 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 66 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

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  • Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX

    26/06004/ADLBC Submitted 2 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    89% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

    Details of where on site the doors to be removed are to be stored pursuant to condition 5 of listed building consent dated 15 July 2026 (RN: 26/03554/LBC).

    Decided

  • Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX

    25/06191/ADFULL Submitted 1 Sep 2025 50 yards away

    Details of canopy and its component parts, fixing details and rain water management pursuant to Condition 4 of planning permission dated 14 April 2025 (RN: 25/00905/FULL).

    Granted Full applications 7 docs

  • Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX

    26/01821/LBC Submitted 20 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~15 May

    Installation of wall plaque and hanging sign (Whitehall Place). (Linked with 26/01759/ADV)

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 8 docs

  • Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX

    26/05609/FULL Submitted 17 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    88% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct

    Variation of Condition 13 of planning permission dated 29 June 2021 (RN: 20/04931/FULL) namely, to allow the terraces adjacent to the restaurant/bar at sixth floor level as shown on drawing number 0256-Z06 R10 to be used by customers of the restaurant/bar between 08.00 and 22.30 hours daily.

    Awaiting decision Full applications

  • Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX

    26/04699/LBC Submitted 14 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~8 Sep

    Internal alterations to Apartment 6.08 at Level 6.

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

  • 45-47 Whitehall London SW1A 2BX

    23/03473/FULL Submitted 24 May 2023 50 yards away

    Alterations to shopfront.

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 15 docs

In Westminster

  • 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