Planning application
1 Princes Street London W1B 2LA
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Display of non-illuminated fascia sign measuring 2.94m x 0.6m; two externally illuminated projecting signs measuring 0.6m x 0.6m; and two non-illuminated awnings measuring 2.8m x 2.82m.
As published by the council, reference 26/03703/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 26/03703/ADV
- Type
- Advert Application (ADV)
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 5 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 2 Jul 2026
- Ward
- West End
- Postcode
- W1B 2LA
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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26/04424/FULL Awaiting decision
1 Princes Street London W1B 2LA
Installation of new louvre
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Jun 2026
Received by Westminster
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2 Jul 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 27 August 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 66 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
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Brown Agent, registered in Fareham
Active · incorporated 2005 · Fareham
37 applications on PlanIndex · across 17 councils · 86% granted
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
4 documents on file for this application
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About advertisement consent applications
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1 Princes Street London W1B 2LA
87% historically approved · decision due ~28 Aug
Installation of new louvre
Awaiting decision Full applications 4 docs -
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84% historically approved · decision due ~27 Jul
Display of non-illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.18m x 1.15m, non-illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.73m x 0.70m, lettering on green fabric awning measuring 0.11m x 4.00m, and vinyl lettering applied to clear glazing.
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Basement And Ground Floor 3 Princes Street London W1B 2LD
87% historically approved · decision due ~27 Jul
Alterations to the front of the building including removal of existing metal railings to the lightwell area, levelling of the raised platform and resurfacing with paving slabs to match the existing footpath. (Linked with 26/03568/ADV)
Awaiting decision Full applications 8 docs -
Basement And Ground Floor 4 Princes Street London W1B 2LE
84% historically approved · decision due ~10 Jun
Display of one externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.14m x 2.11m.
Awaiting decision Advertising 8 docs -
249 - 251 Regent Street London W1B 2EP
Replacement of 3 solid panels for new acoustic louvres on the Swallow Place elevation.
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249 - 251 Regent Street London W1B 2EP
Replacement of 3 solid panels for new acoustic louvres on the Swallow Place elevation.
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