Planning application
40 Porchester Road London W2 6ES
Works: Windows or glazing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Retention of one non-illuminated printed advertisement measuring 2.74m x 2.06m on the ground floor glazing (Retrospective).
As published by the council, reference 26/05953/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05953/ADV
- Category
- Advertising
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 1 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 1 Sep 2026
- Postcode
- W2 6ES
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 6 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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26/04919/ADFULL Decided
40 Porchester Road London W2 6ES
Details of travel plan; waste and recycling storage; and cycle storage pursuant to conditions 11, 13 and 14 of planning permission dated 08 June 2026 (RN: 26/01099/FULL).
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26/01100/ADV Awaiting decision
40 Porchester Road London W2 6ES
Display of internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.7m x 4.2m and Display of internally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.6m x 0.6m. (Linked with 26/01099/FULL)
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26/01099/FULL Awaiting decision
40 Porchester Road London W2 6ES
Change of use of premises from commercial Class E floorspace to music performance/education premises (sui generis). (Linked with 26/01100/ADV)
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25/06503/FULL Granted
40 Porchester Road London W2 6ES
Variation of condition 1 and 9 of planning permission dated 20th February 2018 (RN:17/04344/FULL) for the Extension to front elevation at ground and first floor, re-cladding of building at ground and first floor and changes to the elevations in association with the change of use at first floor level from ancillary public house accommodation (Class A4) to a self contained residential unit (Class C3). Namely, to provide a mechanical ventilation strategy after occupation.
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25/06504/FULL Refused
40 Porchester Road London W2 6ES
Removal of condition 8 of planning permission dated 20th February 2018 (RN:17/04344/FULL) for the Extension to front elevation at ground and first floor, re-cladding of building at ground and first floor and changes to the elevations in association with the change of use at first floor level from ancillary public house accommodation (Class A4) to a self contained residential unit (Class C3). Namely, to remove condition 8 relating to acoustic protection and sound limiter for the public house use.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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1 Sep 2026
Received by Westminster
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5 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 27 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 86 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 70 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 0.3 miles
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40 Porchester Road London W2 6ES
Details of travel plan; waste and recycling storage; and cycle storage pursuant to conditions 11, 13 and 14 of planning permission dated 08 June 2026 (RN: 26/01099/FULL).
Decided -
Flat 198 The Colonnades 34 Porchester Square London W2 6AR
Replacement of existing single glazed metal windows with new double glazed aluminium windows.
Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 7 docs -
40 Porchester Road London W2 6ES
Variation of condition 1 and 9 of planning permission dated 20th February 2018 (RN:17/04344/FULL) for the Extension to front elevation at ground and first floor, re-cladding of building at ground and first floor and changes to the elevations in association with the change of use at first floor level from ancillary public house accommodation (Class A4) to a self contained residential unit (Class C3). Namely, to provide a mechanical ventilation strategy after occupation.
Granted Full applications Extension 18 docs -
40 Porchester Road London W2 6ES
Removal of condition 8 of planning permission dated 20th February 2018 (RN:17/04344/FULL) for the Extension to front elevation at ground and first floor, re-cladding of building at ground and first floor and changes to the elevations in association with the change of use at first floor level from ancillary public house accommodation (Class A4) to a self contained residential unit (Class C3). Namely, to remove condition 8 relating to acoustic protection and sound limiter for the public house use.
Refused Full applications Extension 8 docs -
40 Porchester Road London W2 6ES
88% historically approved · decision due ~17 Apr
Change of use of premises from commercial Class E floorspace to music performance/education premises (sui generis). (Linked with 26/01100/ADV)
Awaiting decision Full applications 21 docs -
40 Porchester Road London W2 6ES
82% historically approved · decision due ~17 Apr
Display of internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.7m x 4.2m and Display of internally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.6m x 0.6m. (Linked with 26/01099/FULL)
Awaiting decision Advertising 10 docs
Other advertisement consent applications
In Westminster
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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.
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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)
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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
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26/07157/ADV Awaiting decision
41 - 44 Great Windmill Street London W1D 7NF
Display of one non illuminated projection sign, measuring 800mm x 300mm
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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