Planning application
5 - 6 Leicester Square London WC2H 7NA
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Display of internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 3.25m X 1.132m and 14.5m X 1.132m
As published by the council, reference 26/07439/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 26/07439/ADV
- Category
- Advertising
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 2 Nov 2026
- Validated
- 2 Nov 2026
- Postcode
- WC2H 7NA
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 4 applications since 2025.
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26/07168/FULL Awaiting decision
5 - 6 Leicester Square London WC2H 7NA
Variation of condition 6 of advertisement consent dated 28th September 2026 (RN:25/04102/ADV) for the Display of three LED digital display screens; two measuring 3.25m x 1.1m and one measuring 14.5m x 1.1m. Namely, to amend condition to enable Empire Casino (as well as Cineworld) to display on the approved LED signage.
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26/06058/ADV Decided
5 - 6 Leicester Square London WC2H 7NA
Display of two LED display advertisements each measuring 9056 mm x 1000 mm [SPLIT DECISION WITH 25/04102/ADV]
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25/04102/ADV Decided
5 - 6 Leicester Square London WC2H 7NA
Display of three LED digital display screens; two measuring 3.25m x 1.1m and one measuring 14.5m x 1.1m [SPLIT DECISION WITH 26/06058/ADV]
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Nov 2026
Received by Westminster
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5 Nov 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 28 December 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 91 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 66 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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5 - 6 Leicester Square London WC2H 7NA
88% historically approved · decision due ~15 Dec
Variation of condition 6 of advertisement consent dated 28th September 2026 (RN:25/04102/ADV) for the Display of three LED digital display screens; two measuring 3.25m x 1.1m and one measuring 14.5m x 1.1m. Namely, to amend condition to enable Empire Casino (as well as Cineworld) to display on the approved LED signage.
Awaiting decision Full applications -
5 - 6 Leicester Square London WC2H 7NA
82% historically approved · decision due ~30 Oct
Display of two LED display advertisements each measuring 9056 mm x 1000 mm [SPLIT DECISION WITH 25/04102/ADV]
Decided Advertising -
5 - 6 Leicester Square London WC2H 7NA
82% historically approved · decision due ~27 Aug
Display of three LED digital display screens; two measuring 3.25m x 1.1m and one measuring 14.5m x 1.1m [SPLIT DECISION WITH 26/06058/ADV]
Decided Advertising 16 docs -
Unit 1 Ground Floor 1 - 4 Leicester Square London WC2H 7NA
Installation of vinyl graphics, metal works, and alterations to signage in relation to the temporary "Wicked for Good" advertisement campaign. (Linked to 25/06614/ADV)
Withdrawn Full applications 13 docs -
1 Leicester Place London WC2H 7BP
Removal and replacement of 3 existing antennas with 3 new antennas; 15 RRUs, 1 GPS nodule, 2 cable trays, 2 dishes, 1 cabinet, cables and wooden boards to be removed, and ancillary development thereto.
Granted Full applications 25 docs -
1 Leicester Place London WC2H 7BP
Amendments to planning permission dated 19th December 2024 (RN:24/05639/FULL) for ''Use of the basement and ground floor level as a casino with ancillary restaurant at ground floor (Sui Generis); replacement CCTV to external facade; and associated internal alterations and refurbishment works''. Namely, to amend Condition 1 to allow changes to the number, position and design of the CCTV cameras.
Refused Amendments 9 docs
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