Planning application
Nelson's Column The Nelson Monument Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DU
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
Display of a non-illuminated 'Elf on the Shelf' sculpture measuring 1.9m in height, 1.22m in width and 0.95m in depth for a temporary period from 13 November 2026 to 30 December 2026.
As published by the council, reference 26/05811/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05811/ADV
- Category
- Advertising
- Status
- Decided
- Received
- 25 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 25 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- WC2N 5DU
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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26/01578/ADV Awaiting decision
Nelson's Column The Nelson Monument Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DU
Display of the Lion sculpture for the Pride in the Quarter Trail, from period 1st June 2026 to 10th August 2026.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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25 Aug 2026
Received by Westminster
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28 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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2 Oct 2026
Status changed to Decided
Previously Pending.
After the decision
Westminster has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
About advertisement consent applications
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