40 - 44 Floral Street London WC2E 9TB Data via plota.co.uk

26/02972/ADV - Advert Application (ADV) Approved

Proposal

Display of non illuminated, temporary decorative installation measuring 5 m x 4.3 m x 0.3 m. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
6 May 2026
Validated
5 Jun 2026
Approved
22 Jul 2026

Approved on 22 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 23 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Advert Application (ADV)
Postcode
WC2E 9TB
Received
6 May 2026
Validated
5 Jun 2026
Ward
St James's
Case officer
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Target decision
31 Jul 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
22 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14911512
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