The Glass Blower 42 Glasshouse Street London W1B 5DW Data via plota.co.uk

26/03426/ADV - Advert Application (ADV) Approved

Proposal

Display of two externally illuminated hanging signs each measuring 1.20m x 0.90; two internally illuminated menu cases each measuring 0.50m x 0.38m; non-illuminated signage over the entrance measuring 1.80m x 0.56m; two externally illuminated fascia lettering signs measuring 0.37m x 5.4m; two door plaque each measuring 0.25m x 0.25m; two sets of sign written letters each measuring 0.78m x 0.10m; 1x set of individual house number measuring 0.76m x 0.10m; two amenity boards each measuring 1.00m x 0.60m; and two chalkboards each measuring 1.00m x 0.60m. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
26 May 2026
Approved
1 Jul 2026

Approved on 1 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

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Important details

Application type
Advert Application (ADV)
Postcode
W1B 5DW
Received
26 May 2026
Validated
26 May 2026
Ward
West End
Case officer
Show
Target decision
21 Jul 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
1 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Ashleigh Signs

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14957511
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