Planning application
21 Connaught Street London W2 2AY
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Installation of Christmas Lights on Connaught St including 'Half Star' Lamppost decoration onto the lampposts; 'Snowflake' tree light decorations into 3 trees (8 per tree); and double line of Festoon Lights with warm white bulbs strung between the buildings for temporary period between 18 October 2026 until 20 January 2027.
As published by the council, reference 26/05270/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05270/ADV
- Category
- Advertising
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 4 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 4 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- W2 2AY
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Aug 2026
Received by Westminster
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11 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 29 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.
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 52 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About advertisement consent applications
Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.
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90% historically approved · decision due ~10 Mar
Refurbishment and alterations to ground floor and basement shop and maisonette above, including internal and external works, refurbishment and replacement of windows, structural works, installation of PV panels, mechanical plant, and associated works to enable environmental retrofit of building. (Linked with 26/00169/FULL)
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 34 docs -
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Retention of one non-illuminated printed advertisement measuring 2.74m x 2.06m on the ground floor glazing.
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26/05958/ADV Awaiting decision
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26/05912/ADV Awaiting decision
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Display of internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.41m x 5.74m. (Linked with 26/05916/LBC).
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26/05898/ADV Awaiting decision
66 - 68 Brewer Street London W1F 9TP
Display of internally illuminated wall mounted projection sign measuring 0.5m x 0.225m, including display of non-illuminated, printed logo onto canopy fabric.
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26/05873/ADV Awaiting decision
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Display of two internally illuminated fascia signs measuring 0.2m x 0.687m, 0.34m x 0.34m, one internally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.5m x 0.5m and non illuminated window signs measuring 0.1m x 0.35m on the Brook Street elevation. Linked with 26/05865/LBC