Planning application
Trafalgar Buildings 1 - 3 Whitehall London SW1A 2DD
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Display of a temporary non-illuminated scaffold shroud comprising a 1:1 scale reproduction of the principal facade and two inset advertisement panels, each measuring 10m x 6m, for temporary period from 31 October 2026 until 01 April 2028.
As published by the council, reference 26/05876/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05876/ADV
- Category
- Advertising
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 27 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 27 Aug 2026
- Ward
- St James's
- Postcode
- SW1A 2DD
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Aug 2026
Received by Westminster
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4 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 22 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 60 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
4 documents on file for this application
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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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Within 500 metres
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89% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct
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90% historically approved · decision due ~16 Feb
Conversion of part basement, part ground and the upper floors of the existing buildings, and erection of a rear infill extension and external alterations to front facades and roof level, for use as a hotel and reprovision of retail units at ground level. [Linked to 25/09254/FULL]
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension 49 docs -
Basement And Ground Floor 7 Whitehall London SW1A 2DD
85% historically approved · decision due ~5 Jan
Display of an externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.63m X 0.63m
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Trafalgar Buildings 1 - 3 Whitehall London SW1A 2DD
87% historically approved · decision due ~16 Feb
Conversion of part basement, part ground and the upper floors of the existing buildings, and erection of a rear infill extension and external alterations to front facades and roof level, for use as a hotel and reprovision of retail units at ground level. [Linked to 25/09255/LBC]
Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 75 docs -
Basement And Ground Floor 7 Whitehall London SW1A 2DD
85% historically approved · decision due ~26 Aug
(RETROSPECTIVE) Display of an externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 7.5m x 1m; and a non-illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.7m x 0.75m.
Awaiting decision Advertising 12 docs -
Basement And Ground Floor 11-13 Whitehall London SW1A 2DD
Retention of alterations to shopfront.
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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
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