Planning application
Crown Court Church Crown Court London WC2B 5EZ
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Proposal
Display of two externally illuminated banners measuring 8.3m x 0.6m; and an internally illuminated notice board measuring 0.9m x 0.9m. [Linked to 26/00660/LBC]
As published by the council, reference 26/01927/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01927/ADV
- Type
- Advert Application (ADV)
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 24 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 24 Mar 2026
- Ward
- St James's
- Postcode
- WC2B 5EZ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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26/00660/LBC Awaiting decision
Crown Court Church Crown Court London WC2B 5EZ
Replacement of one set of entrance timber doors, removal of window grilles at ground and first floor on North East elevation, installation of two banners, installation of noticeboard, replacement of light fittings to North East and South West elevation, like-for-like repairs to masonry, brickwork and metalwork. [Linked to 26/01927/ADV]
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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24 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 19 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 65 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
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26/00660/LBC Awaiting decision
Crown Court Church Crown Court London WC2B 5EZ
Replacement of one set of entrance timber doors, removal of window grilles at ground and first floor on North East elevation, installation of two banners, installation of noticeboard, replacement of light fittings to North East and South West elevation, like-for-like repairs to masonry, brickwork and metalwork. [Linked to 26/01927/ADV]
Who's behind it
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Roger Mears Architects LLP Agent, an architecture practice registered in London
Active · incorporated 2011 · London
30 applications on PlanIndex · across 12 councils · 100% granted
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
17 documents on file for this application
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