Planning application
Nelson's Column The Nelson Monument Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DU
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Display of 'Elf on the Shelf' sculptures to form a cross-BID Christmas trail for temporary period from Monday 16th November until Monday 28th December 2026.
As published by the council, reference 26/05811/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05811/ADV
- Category
- Advertising
- Status
- Pending
- 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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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 20 October 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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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Nelson's Column The Nelson Monument Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DU
85% historically approved · decision due ~6 May
Display of the Lion sculpture for the Pride in the Quarter Trail, from period 1st June 2026 to 10th August 2026.
Awaiting decision Advertising 7 docs -
Uganda House 58 - 59 Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DS
85% historically approved · decision due ~17 Dec
Display of internally illuminated 3D Text illuminated Halo lit sign measuring 2.1m x 0.6m.
Awaiting decision Advertising 9 docs -
66 Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DS
90% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jun
Specification details of the downlighters pursuant to Condition 5 of listed building consent dated 12 March 2026 (RN: 25/06921/LBC).
Awaiting decision Conditions 5 docs -
66 Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DS
87% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jun
Specification details of the downlighters pursuant to Condition 6 of planning permission dated 12 March 2026 (25/06920/FULL).
Awaiting decision Full applications 5 docs -
66 Trafalgar Square London SW1A 2BB
Use of two areas of public highway measuring 2.1m x 6.6m and 2.1m x 1.5m for the placing of four tables and 16 chairs in connection with the restaurant at 66 Trafalgar Square.
Granted 8 docs -
66 Trafalgar Square London SW1A 2BB
Variation of Conditions 1 of planning permission dated 11 November 2004 (RN: 04/02820/FULL), namely: to allow the bar/restaurant at lower ground floor to open from 10.00 to 03.00 hours the following day on Mondays to Saturdays.
Decided Full applications 6 docs
Other advertisement consent applications
In Westminster
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26/05953/ADV Awaiting decision
Public House 40 Porchester Road London W2 6ES
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
Basement And Ground Floor 50 New Bond Street London W1S 1BJ
Display of internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.50m x 2.00; non illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.50m x 0.50m; and temporary vinyl on the glazing during construction.
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26/05912/ADV Awaiting decision
Noel Coward Theatre 85 - 89 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4AU
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
Site At Horse Shoe Yard, White Lion Yard And Lancashire Court London W1S 1EY
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