Planning application
Strand London
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
Display of Christmas lights along the length of the Strand consisting of 8 x cross street decorations of LED lighting on aluminium frames supported suspended across the street on catenary wires for temporary period between 06 October 2026 to 14 January 2027.
As published by the council, reference 26/04947/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 26/04947/ADV
- Category
- Advertising
- Status
- Decided
- Received
- 23 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 23 Jul 2026
- Decided
- 26 Aug 2026
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 4 applications since 2026.
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26/01808/ADV Awaiting decision
Strand London
Display of 40 non-illuminated cross street flags supported by catenary wires at eight locations along the length of the Strand for a temporary period from 7th June 2026 to 8th October 2026.
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26/01606/ADV Awaiting decision
Strand London
Display of a double-sided advertisement panel consisting of 2 LCD screens both measuring 2.1m x 1.34m capable of static and dynamic content display with automatic rotation of images on bus shelter adjacent to Duncannon Street.
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26/01589/ADV Awaiting decision
Strand London
Display of non illuminated Lioness sculpture for the Pride in the Quarter Trail, celebrating the 2026 World Cup and LGBTQ+ pride measuring 0.9m X 1.1m
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Jul 2026
Received by Westminster
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1 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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26 Aug 2026
Decision issued
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11 Sep 2026
Status changed to Decided
Previously Pending.
After the decision
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26/07474/ADV Awaiting decision
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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
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Display of 2 x externally illuminated fascias signs each measuring 0.335m x 1.00m.
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26/07441/ADV Awaiting decision
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Display of externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 10.34m X 2.9m and externally illuminated festoon lights cable measuring 0.04m X 7.5m
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26/07429/ADV Awaiting decision
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Display of Christmas decorations to the front facade at ground floor level for a temporary period from 18 December 2026 to 9 January 2027.
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26/07439/ADV Awaiting decision
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Display of internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 3.25m X 1.132m and 14.5m X 1.132m