Open Space At Leicester Square London WC2H 7LE

This site has had 4 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/05584/FULL Decided

  Open Space At Leicester Square London WC2H 7LE

  Temporary use of Leicester Square Gardens for the Skate Leicester Square event, including the erection and dismantling of temporary structures, market stalls, lighting, hoarding and other associated event infrastructure, for a three year period between October 2026 and January 2027, October 2027 and January 2028, and October 2028 and January 2029.

  Submitted 17 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 25/05640/FULL Granted

  Open Space At Leicester Square London WC2H 7LE

  Installation of structures, including an outdoor ice rink, boot room marquee, box office Christmas market stalls, bars, food units, storage containers, ancillary offices; and display of hoarding and signage associated works at Leicester Square Gardens in association with the Skate Leicester Square event for a temporary period (Linked with 25/05641/ADV)

  Decided 17 Oct 2025 Full applications
• 25/05641/ADV Granted

  Open Space At Leicester Square London WC2H 7LE

  Display of hoarding with two externally illuminated hoarding panels and internally illuminated entrance archway signs 4m x 1.75m for a temporary period in association with the Christmas in Leicester Square event.

  Decided 7 Nov 2025 Advertising

1. 17 Aug 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 22 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 24 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

4. 8 Oct 2026

   Status changed to Decided

   Previously Pending.

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• 17 Leicester Square London WC2H 7LE

  26/04567/FULL Submitted 8 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~2 Sep

  Demolition of existing buildings, partial retention of basement structures and excavation works including basement link (between Bear Street and Cranbourn Street) to facilitate the erection of new visitor attraction-led mixed-use buildings comprising visitor attraction floorspace, restaurant use and office use, together with external roof terraces, building-integrated digital display, plant and servicing equipment, cycle parking, waste storage and associated external works. (Site consists of the following eight properties: 11 Bear Street, 18 Bear Street, 19 Bear Street, 17-18 Leicester Square, 19 Leicester Square, 20-21 Leicester Square, 5-7 Bear Street and 44-46 Cranbourn Street.)

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition

• 17 Leicester Square London WC2H 7LE

  26/04568/ADV Submitted 8 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~2 Sep

  Display of LED screen measuring 41.67m x 14.27m to the facade of the proposed LSX Building. (Linked to 26/04567/FULL)

  Awaiting decision Advertising

• Open Space At Leicester Square London WC2H 7LE

  26/05584/FULL Submitted 17 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct

  Temporary use of Leicester Square Gardens for the Skate Leicester Square event, including the erection and dismantling of temporary structures, market stalls, lighting, hoarding and other associated event infrastructure, for a three year period between October 2026 and January 2027, October 2027 and January 2028, and October 2028 and January 2029.

  Decided Full applications

• 20 - 21 Leicester Square London WC2H 7JX

  25/06930/ADV Submitted 26 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Display of two internally illuminated L-shaped banner signs measuring 4.35m x 2.8m x 0.4m and 4.1m x 2.8m x 0.4m, at first floor level of front elevation [SPLIT DECISION]

  Refused Advertising 15 docs

• 20 - 21 Leicester Square London WC2H 7JX

  25/06929/FULL Submitted 26 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Alterations to shopfront including the extension of the existing entrance ways and new bi fold doors.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 18 docs

• 20 - 21 Leicester Square London WC2H 7JX

  25/07440/ADV Submitted 15 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Display of two internally illuminated signs at ground and first floors measuring 0.345m x 0.775m and 1m x 3m respectively. [SPLIT DECISION]

  Granted Advertising 15 docs

• 26/06992/ADV Decided

  78 - 80 Wigmore Street London W1U 2SJ

  Display of self-adhesive vinyl in the windows measuring 3.06m x 2.16m.

  Received 13 Oct, published by the council 15 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/07194/ADV Awaiting decision

  98 Victoria Street London SW1E 5JL

  Display of two internally illuminated double-sided projecting signs, each measuring 0.57m × 0.67m. (Linked with 26/07193/FULL)

  Received 21 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/07160/ADV Awaiting decision

  18 - 21 Haymarket London SW1Y 4DQ

  Display of non illuminated fascia sign measauring 2.3m X 4m and 2.4m X 3.6m

  Received 20 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/07157/ADV Awaiting decision

  41 - 44 Great Windmill Street London W1D 7NF

  Display of one non illuminated projection sign, measuring 800mm x 300mm

  Received 20 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/07125/ADV Awaiting decision

  1 Upper St Martin's Lane London WC2H 9NY

  Display of 2 externally illuminated hanging signs each measuring 1.00m x 1.00m; 8 externally illuminated fascia signs each measuring 0.40m x 3.35m; 1 no. fanlight measuring 0.80m x 1.40m

  19 Oct 2026 Advertising