1 Mercer Walk London WC2H 9FA

1. 9 Jul 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 15 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 September 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.

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• 18 Mercer Street London WC2H 9QE

  25/07429/ADV Submitted 14 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~11 Dec

  Display of non-illuminated public art painted mural measuring 11.4m x 15.1m.

  Awaiting decision Advertising 17 docs

• 28 - 32 Shelton Street London WC2H 9JE

  25/06439/FULL Submitted 9 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Installation of eight screen-printed mirrors/panels as public art on Mercers Walk East facade and two large-scale artist murals on Old Brewer's Yard courtyard north and west elevations, applied over clear vinyl wrap to brickwork, celebrating local brewing heritage and the 'Goods In, Goods Out' narrative.

  Granted Full applications 22 docs

• 18 Mercer Street London WC2H 9QE

  25/05620/ADV Submitted 11 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Display of painted mural public artwork measuring 11.4m x 17.1m for a five year period from 22 December 2025 to 22 December 2030.

  Withdrawn Advertising 11 docs

• 28 - 32 Shelton Street London WC2H 9JE

  25/08390/NMA Submitted 17 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Amendments to planning permission dated 16 April 2026 (RN: 25/00749/FULL) for Variation of condition 1 of permission dated 31 May 2023 (RN:22/02009/FULL)(as varied by 23/08593/NMA dated 13 March 2024) for 'Mixed-use development at Old Brewer's Yard including: at 28-32 Shelton Street, the erection of a single storey roof extension, a rooftop plant enclosure and other external alterations (including shopfront alterations, new rear access to the Yard, and plant) in connection with the use of the building as a restaurant (Class E(b)); at 1 Mercer Walk, the installation of ancillary plant & servicing equipment, external alterations including opening up of blind windows on east elevation and the installation of PV panels at main roof level, all in connection with the use of the building as a microbrewery and visitor attraction with ancillary retail, bar and training space (Sui Generis); at 15A Neal Street (ground floor only), external alterations including installation of full-height glazed rear wall and installation of a new shopfront; at 5 Langley Street (basement, part-ground floor and part-roof only) alterations to north and west facade and installation of new plant, all in connection with the flexible mixed-use of the basement and part-ground floor as entertainment/events/community space with ancillary storage areas (Sui Generis); at the rear of 7 Langley Street, installation of plant at roof level and the use of the former bin store as a bar area servicing the Yard (Sui Generis); at Old Brewer's Yard, the erection of a new high-level glazed canopy structure and semi-permanent external seating, installation of new entrance gates fronting Shelton Street, placement of planters and associated street furniture, for use of the Yard as a flexible entertainment/dining/events/ community outdoor space (Sui Generis).' Namely, amendments to elevation details at the rear of 7 Langley Street.

  Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 21 docs
  Small domestic

• 7A Langley Street London WC2H 9JA

  25/07498/ADLBC Submitted 15 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Details of a material sample of the metalwork gate pursuant to Condition 3 of listed building consent dated 30th May 2025 (RN:25/02631/LBC)

  Granted Conditions 8 docs

• 7A Langley Street London WC2H 9JA

  25/05880/FULL Submitted 19 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~14 Oct

  Installation of service pipes and duct work, plant and associated step overs.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 19 docs

• 26/06444/ADV Awaiting decision

  107 Long Acre London WC2E 9NT

  Display of two internally illuminated (letters only) fascia signs each measuring 0.55m x 1.21m on the Long Acre and Neal Street elevations.

  21 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/06296/ADV Awaiting decision

  15 Warwick Way London SW1V 1QT

  Display of Individual soft halo externally illuminated individual brass letters on fascia. Display of externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 40mm x 40mm, including Gilded vinyl decal.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/06070/ADV Granted

  36 Shepherd Market London W1J 7QR

  Display of non-illuminated screen-printed signage to the fabric and valance of retractable canvas awning.

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/05573/ADV Decided

  1 The Piazza Covent Garden London WC2E 8HB

  Display of two platforms measuring 13.6m x 3.6m x 2.263m and 14.61m x 3.6m x 2.263m each featuring three internally illuminated sculptures for a temporary period from 16 October 2026 to 6 January 2027.

  Received 17 Aug, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Advertising
• 26/06247/ADV Awaiting decision

  57 Carnaby Street London W1F 9PX

  Display of three internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 2.34m X 0.3m, 0.796m X 0.3m, 2.34m X 0.3m, two internally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.1m x 0.5m and 0.1m X 0.5m

  Received 11 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Advertising