Planning application
8 Poland Street London W1F 8PX
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Display of an internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.125m x 0.7m [Linked to 26/02430/FULL]
As published by the council, reference 26/02431/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02431/ADV
- Type
- Advert Application (ADV)
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 14 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 23 Apr 2026
- Ward
- West End
- Postcode
- W1F 8PX
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 4 applications since 2003: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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26/02430/FULL Awaiting decision
8 Poland Street London W1F 8PX
Removal of existing stairwell and infill of front area lightwell, new glazing and door to shopfront. [Linked to 26/02431/ADV]
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03/09089/AD7 Granted
8 Poland Street London W1F 8PX
Display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated 'to let' board attached to the railings in front of the building at street level and measuring 0.6 x 0.9m.
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03/04582/AD7 Granted
8 Poland Street London W1F 8PX
Display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated 'to let' board attached to the railings in front of the building at street level and measuring 0.6 x 0.9m.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Apr 2026
Received by Westminster
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23 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 18 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
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Five Development Consultancy LLP Agent, a developer registered in London
Active · incorporated 2014 · London
8 applications on PlanIndex · across 5 councils
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
18 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat 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
Within 0.3 miles
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8 Poland Street London W1F 8PX
88% historically approved · decision due ~18 Jun
Removal of existing stairwell and infill of front area lightwell, new glazing and door to shopfront. [Linked to 26/02431/ADV]
Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 19 docs -
8 Poland Street London W1F 8PX
Display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated 'to let' board attached to the railings in front of the building at street level and measuring 0.6 x 0.9m.
Granted Advertising 2 docs -
8 Poland Street London W1F 8PX
Display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated 'to let' board attached to the railings in front of the building at street level and measuring 0.6 x 0.9m.
Granted Advertising 2 docs -
7 Poland Street London W1F 8PU
88% historically approved · decision due ~30 Nov
Internal refurbishment and reconfiguration to provide office accommodation, including installation of services, replacement ceilings, meeting rooms, kitchens, cycle storage and refurbished bathroom facilities; external alterations including plant rationalisation and relocation, replacement rooflights, and minor alterations to the front and rear elevations including redecoration and signage. (Linked to 26/06628/LBC)
Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer -
7 Poland Street London W1F 8PU
90% historically approved · decision due ~30 Nov
Internal refurbishment and reconfiguration to provide office accommodation, including installation of services, replacement ceilings, meeting rooms, kitchens, cycle storage and refurbished bathroom facilities; external alterations including plant rationalisation and relocation, replacement rooflights, and minor alterations to the front and rear elevations including redecoration and signage. (Linked to 26/06627/FULL)
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer -
20 - 21 D'arblay Street London W1F 8EF
82% historically approved · decision due ~13 Nov
Display of non illuminated fascia sign measuring 2.45m x 0.38m
Decided Advertising
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