20 Cockspur Street London SW1Y 5BL Data via plota.co.uk

26/02156/ADV - Advert Application (ADV) Refused

Proposal

Display of a non-illuminated inset advertisement measuring 8m (height) x 6m (width) set within a 1:1 fa�ade replication for a temporary period from 31 March 2026 until 31 December 2026. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
30 Mar 2026
Validated
31 Mar 2026
Refused
23 Apr 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 23 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Advert Application (ADV)
Postcode
SW1Y 5BL
Received
30 Mar 2026
Validated
31 Mar 2026
Ward
St James's
Case officer
Show
Target decision
26 May 2026
Decision
Application Refused
Decision date
23 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Metropolis Planning

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14553677
Env. assessment
No
Westminster
Planning Authority Score
3.5/10
Below average
#221 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Westminster is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #258 out of 296. Only 28% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Westminster is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 81% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Westminster decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #201 of 296
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #277 of 296
44%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #258 of 296
28%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #46 of 296
83%
Minor dwellings approved
12 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
81%
Change of use approved
133 decided
4,602
Total decisions
648 refused in the year to March 2026