Planning application
14 - 16 Ganton Street London W1F 7BT
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Proposal
Display of one externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.29m x 2.9, one internally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.5m x 0.1m. Linked with 26/02328/FULL
As published by the council, reference 26/02329/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02329/ADV
- Type
- Advert Application (ADV)
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 9 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 9 Apr 2026
- Ward
- West End
- Postcode
- W1F 7BT
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 3 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.
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26/02927/ADV Refused
14 - 16 Ganton Street London W1F 7BT
Display of one internally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.5m x 0.1m (SPLIT DECISION with 26/02329/ADV)
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26/02328/FULL Awaiting decision
14 - 16 Ganton Street London W1F 7BT
Alterations to shopfront, including change to entrance door and other associated works. Linked with 26/02329/ADV
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Apr 2026
Received by Westminster
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 4 June 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.
Who's behind it
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Firstplan Ltd Agent, registered in London
Active · incorporated 2003 · London
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
9 documents on file for this application
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About advertisement consent applications
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14 - 16 Ganton Street London W1F 7BT
Display of one internally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.5m x 0.1m (SPLIT DECISION with 26/02329/ADV)
Refused Advertising 12 docs -
14 - 16 Ganton Street London W1F 7BT
88% historically approved · decision due ~4 Jun
Alterations to shopfront, including change to entrance door and other associated works. Linked with 26/02329/ADV
Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 9 docs -
14-22 Ganton Street London W1F 7BS
Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission dated 12 August 2009 (RN: 09/04984/FULL); namely, for the use of the highway for the placing of 4 tables and 16 chairs in an area measuring 1.8m x 9.35m to be extended for a further 2 year period.
Granted Full applications 3 docs -
14 - 22 Ganton Street London W1F 7BS
Use of the public highway for the placing of 4 tables and 16 chairs in an area measuring 1.8m x 9.35m in connection with the existing cafe/bar at 14-16.
Granted 7 docs -
14 - 22 Ganton Street London W1F 7BS
Removal of Condition 4 of planning permission dated 5 September 2008 (RN: 08/06461) for the use of the public highway for the placing of four tables and 16 chairs in an area measuring 1.8m x 9.35m in connection with the existing cafe/bar at 14-16; namely, that the use of the pavement for tables and chairs may continue permanently after 30 September 2009.
Granted Full applications 5 docs -
43 Carnaby Street London W1F 7EA
82% historically approved · decision due ~19 Aug
Display of one internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.6m x 2.35m, one internally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.8m x 0.6m and one other sign measuring 2.15m x 0.65m. Linked with 26/03933/FULL
Awaiting decision Advertising 15 docs
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