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 non illuminated printed stretched vinyl measuring 10m X 6m, 92.8m x 21.7m, and 10m X 6m with inset advertising areas
As published by the council, reference 26/06168/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 26/06168/ADV
- Category
- Advertising
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 9 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 9 Sep 2026
- Postcode
- SW1A 2DD
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 5 applications since 2025.
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26/05876/ADV Decided
Trafalgar Buildings 1 - 3 Whitehall London SW1A 2DD
Display of a 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.
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26/05447/ADFULL Awaiting decision
Trafalgar Buildings 1 - 3 Whitehall London SW1A 2DD
Detailed site investigation and details of a written scheme of investigation pursuant to condition 7 and 28 of planning permission dated 15th June 2026 (RN: 25/09254/FULL)
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25/09255/LBC Awaiting decision
Trafalgar Buildings 1 - 3 Whitehall London SW1A 2DD
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]
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25/09254/FULL Awaiting decision
Trafalgar Buildings 1 - 3 Whitehall London SW1A 2DD
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]
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Sep 2026
Received by Westminster
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16 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 4 November 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 64 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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Trafalgar Buildings 1 - 3 Whitehall London SW1A 2DD
89% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct
Detailed site investigation and details of a written scheme of investigation pursuant to condition 7 and 28 of planning permission dated 15th June 2026 (RN: 25/09254/FULL)
Awaiting decision -
Trafalgar Buildings 1 - 3 Whitehall London SW1A 2DD
84% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct
Display of a 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.
Decided Advertising 4 docs -
Trafalgar Buildings 1 - 3 Whitehall London SW1A 2DD
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
84% historically approved · decision due ~5 Jan
Display of an externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.63m X 0.63m
Awaiting decision Advertising 11 docs -
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
84% 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
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26/06228/ADV Awaiting decision
Basement And Ground Floor 2 Spring Street London W2 3RA
Display of externally illuminated projection sign measuring 600mm x 600mm, and retainment of existing fascia lighting. (Linked with 26/05931/LBC)
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26/06167/ADV Awaiting decision
Basement And Ground Floor 11 Wardour Street London W1D 6PG
Display of externally illuminated other sign measuring 0.95m X 0.35m, 0.3m X 0.1m, 0.3m X 0.1m, 0.15m X 0.15m, 0.5m X 1m and externally illuminated hanging sign 0.5m X 0.5m
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26/06146/ADV Awaiting decision
17 Bedford Street London WC2E 9HP
Display of externally illuminated projection sign measuring 900mm x 300mm (Linked with 26/06155/LBC)
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26/06162/ADV Awaiting decision
10 Chiltern Street London W1U 7PX
Display of non illuminated vinyl measuring 0.76m X 1.43m, 0.76m X 0.49m, 1.84m x 2.41m, 0.63m X 1.42m displayed across the front elevation of the building for a temporary period of one year
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26/06113/ADV Awaiting decision
Corus Hotel 1 - 7 Lancaster Gate London W2 3LG
Display of two internally illuminated fascia signs measuring 0.25m x 2.00m and 0.24 x 1.15m; ten non-illuminated fascia signs ranging from 0.15m x 0.20m to 0.65m x 2.00m; two flags on flag poles measuring 2.4m x 1.2m and one freestanding sign measuring 0.27 x 0.42. (Linked with 26/06122/LBC)