Planning application
1 Sir Simon Milton Square London SW1E 5DJ
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Display fo 'Elf on the Shelf' sculpture measuring e 1.9m H x 0.8m W x 0.95m D to form a cross-BID Christmas trail taking place from Monday 16th November until Monday 28th December 2026.
As published by the council, reference 26/05834/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05834/ADV
- Category
- Advertising
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 25 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 25 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- SW1E 5DJ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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25 Aug 2026
Received by Westminster
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1 Sep 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
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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26/05953/ADV Awaiting decision
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26/05958/ADV Awaiting decision
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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
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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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