273 Oxford Street London W1C 2DH

1. 7 May 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 1 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 July 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.

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• First Floor 277 - 281 Oxford Street London W1C 2DL

  06/06042/ADV Submitted 28 Jul 2006 50 yards away

  Display of a non-illuminated projecting sign on pilaster below fascia height.

  Decided Advertising 5 docs

• Oxford Street London

  23/04568/ADV Submitted 5 Jul 2023 50 yards away

  Display of externally illuminated stars measuring 60cm x 56cm and 50cm x 48cm hanging on catenary wires at 86 locations above Oxford Street for a temporary period.

  Granted Advertising 13 docs

• 262 - 264 Regent Street London W1B 3AQ

  26/02936/ADV Submitted 5 May 2026 50 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~30 Jun

  Display of non illuminated flags measuring 4.0m x 2.0m suspended over Regent Street by catenary wires for a temporary period at 20 locations along the street running from Oxford Circus to Piccadilly from 22 June 2026 until 17 July 2026 as part of the Pride celebrations.

  Awaiting decision Advertising 10 docs

• 283 Oxford Street London W1C 2DN

  04/01899/ADV Submitted 11 Mar 2004 50 yards away

  Display of halo illuminated fascia sign and projecting sign.

  Granted Advertising 4 docs

• 283 Oxford Street London W1C 2DN

  04/00461/ADV Submitted 22 Jan 2004 50 yards away

  Display of internally-illuminated fascia sign, halo-illuminated projecting sign, and full-height banner hoarding (for a 4 month period)

  Refused Advertising 6 docs

• 283 Oxford Street London W1C 2DN

  03/09662/FULL Submitted 17 Dec 2003 50 yards away

  Installation of a new shopfront, rear extension at first floor level and installation of 4 air conditioning units to rear.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 14 docs

• 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