Planning application
54 Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0BB
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 other sign measuring 3.375m X 1.25m and non illuminated hanging sign 0.05m X 0.7m
As published by the council, reference 26/06763/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 26/06763/ADV
- Category
- Advertising
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 2 Oct 2026
- Validated
- 2 Oct 2026
- Postcode
- WC2H 0BB
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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26/05869/FULL Decided
54 Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0BB
Replacement shopfront and installation of retractable awning.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Oct 2026
Received by Westminster
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8 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 27 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 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
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54 Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0BB
88% historically approved · decision due ~3 Nov
Replacement shopfront and installation of retractable awning.
Decided Full applications Windows or glazing -
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Display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated estate agent board located on the face of the building at first floor level and measuring 1.2m x 0.9m.
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Awaiting decision Lawful development 12 docs -
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Details of cooling hierarchy / updated energy statement pursuant to conditions 36, 38, 39, 40, 41 of planning permission dated 27 February 2026 (RN: 24/02467/FULL).
Awaiting decision Full applications 9 docs -
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88% historically approved · decision due ~26 Jun
Details of circular economy statement pursuant to condition 17 of planning permission dated 27 February 2026 (RN: 24/02467/FULL).
Awaiting decision Full applications 6 docs
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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