Planning application
Regent Street London
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Display of strings of LED lights suspended on catenary wires on 25 crossings on Regent Street for temporary period from 04 October 2026 until 22 January 2027.
As published by the council, reference 26/05014/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05014/ADV
- Type
- Advert Application (ADV)
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 27 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 27 Jul 2026
- Ward
- West End
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Jul 2026
Received by Westminster
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10 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 21 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 61 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
4 documents on file for this application
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The process from here
This application is with Westminster for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About advertising applications
How this application type works
Advertisement consent controls signs, hoardings and other adverts. The council may only judge two things: amenity, meaning the effect on the appearance of the building and area, and public safety, chiefly whether a sign distracts road users or obstructs sight lines. Other planning considerations, such as competition between businesses, do not apply.
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