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The Market Covent Garden London WC2E 8RA

Awaiting decision Westminster 26/04206/ADV Advert Application (ADV)

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Proposal

Display of 25 paper sculptures for a temporary period of three months to celebrate the Royal Ballet School's centenary from 22 June 2026 - 30 September 2026.

As published by the council, reference 26/04206/ADV

Application record

Reference
26/04206/ADV
Type
Advert Application (ADV)
Status
Pending
Received
25 Jun 2026
Validated
29 Jun 2026
Ward
St James's
Postcode
WC2E 8RA

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 4 applications since 2023: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/06491/LBC Awaiting decision

    The Market Covent Garden London WC2E 8RA

    Installation of a telecommunications cable within the building.

    Submitted 22 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/00222/ADV Decided

    The Market Covent Garden London WC2E 8RA

    Display of non-illuminated fascia signs measuring 0.14m x 0.74m.

    Decided 16 Mar 2026 Advertising
  • 23/04612/ADV Granted

    The Market Covent Garden London WC2E 8RA

    Display of two non-illuminated projecting signs each measuring 60cm x 60cm; and two non-illuminated fascia signs measuring 175.6cm x 22cm and 159.6cm x 20cm.

    Decided 18 Jul 2023 Advertising

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 25 Jun 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 29 Jun 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 24 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 91 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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Newmark LLP Agent

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

12 documents on file for this application

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What 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

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Nearby applications

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  • The Market Covent Garden London WC2E 8RA

    23/04612/ADV Submitted 6 Jul 2023 50 yards away

    Display of two non-illuminated projecting signs each measuring 60cm x 60cm; and two non-illuminated fascia signs measuring 175.6cm x 22cm and 159.6cm x 20cm.

    Granted Advertising 11 docs

  • 10 The Market Covent Garden London WC2E 8RA

    23/04800/ADV Submitted 12 Jul 2023 50 yards away

    Display of non illuminated graphics on store windows measuring 2.4m x 4.6m, 1.83m x 2.1m to form temporary site hoarding from 15th September 2023 until 30th October 2023.

    Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 11 docs

  • 9 The Market Covent Garden London WC2E 8RB

    25/08397/LBC Submitted 17 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    Internal alterations at basement and ground floor and replacement signage associated with the refurbishment of the existing retail unit.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 122 docs

  • 20 The Market Covent Garden London WC2E 8RB

    26/03796/LBC Submitted 10 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~5 Aug

    Internal refit of shop.

    Decided Heritage and listed buildings

  • 9 The Market Covent Garden London WC2E 8RB

    25/07302/TELNOT Submitted 24 Sep 2025 50 yards away

    Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus to a Listed Building.

    Decided Telecoms

  • 35 The Market Covent Garden London WC2E 8RF

    26/04614/TCH Submitted 10 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    89% historically approved · decision due ~16 Sep

    Use of an area of public highway measuring 6.5m x 10.5m for the placing of 22 tables, 44 chairs, 2 stools, 18 planters, 2 parasols, two external bars, windscreens and associated works in connection with Sushi Samba.

    Decided 24 docs

In Westminster

  • 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