456 - 459 Strand London WC2R 0RG Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Display of three non-illuminated fascia signs measuring 4.3m x 0.9m, 5.1m x 0.9m and 4.5m x 0.9m; an externally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.8m x 0.65m; two vinyl graphics measuring 2m x 2.6m and 0.8m x 1.7m, and an internally illuminated digital screen behind the shopfront glazing measuring 0.8m x 1.6m. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Withdrawn on 13 Oct 2026 · Last checked 18 Oct 2026
Documents 11
Plans & drawings 9
Application forms 1
Other documents 1
Site constraints 12
Show all 45 with distances
- 37 m41, Craven StreetGrade II
- 42 m40, Craven Street Wc2Grade II
- 43 mCharing Cross HotelGrade II
- 50 m39, Craven Street Wc2Grade II
- 52 m11 and 12, Craven Street Wc2Grade II
- 57 mSouth Africa HouseGrade II*
- 59 m38, Craven Street Wc2Grade II
- 63 m13 and 14, Craven Street Wc2Grade II
- 64 m37, Craven Street Wc2Grade II
- 70 m36, Craven Street Wc2Grade I
- 74 mUnnamed
- 75 mShip and Shovel Public HouseGrade II
- 76 m35, Craven Street Wc2Grade II
- 78 mQueen Eleanor Memorial CrossGrade II*
- 87 mNorthumberland House (Victoria Buildings)Grade II
- 89 m33 and 34, Craven Street Wc2Grade II
- 90 mTrafalgar BuildingsGrade II
- 92 m1, Craven Passage Wc2Grade II
- 93 mK6 Telephone KioskGrade II
- 93 mLampstandard Numbered 11 on Island at Head of Northumberland AvenueGrade II
- 94 m434-437, STRAND WC2 (See details for further address information)Grade II*
- 94 mDrinking Fountain Attached to Church Walls and Railing to Church of St Martin-in-the-FieldsGrade II
- 97 mJohn Law Baker Memorial Drinking Fountain (St Martin in the Fields Churchyard)Grade II
- 100 mFountains and Terrace Walls With Lampstandards, Steps and Stone Bollards Enclosing the SquareGrade II*
- 101 mChurch of St Martin in the FieldsGrade I
- 102 m32, Craven Street Wc2Grade II
- 103 mStatue of General Sir Henry HavelockGrade II
- 110 mNigeria HouseGrade II
- 111 m3, Whitehall Sw1Grade II
- 111 m31, Craven Street Wc2Grade II
- 115 mHarrington HouseGrade II*
- 117 m25-30, Craven Street Wc2Grade II
- 132 mStatue of Charles IGrade I
- 133 mStatue of George IvGrade II
- 136 mChurchyard Wall and Railings Adjoining Entrance to Crypt, on North Side of Church of St Martin in the FieldsGrade II
- 138 mThe Nelson Monument (Nelson's Column)Grade I
- 138 m25, Whitehall Sw1Grade II
- 139 mChurchyard Walls and Railings Surrounding Church of St Martin in the Fields on North, South, East and West SidesGrade I
- 140 mSt Martin in the Fields Secondary SchoolGrade II*
- 142 m27 and 29, John Adam Street Wc2Grade II
- 144 mSt Martin's Vestry HallGrade II*
- 145 mNational GalleryGrade I
- 148 mLampstandard Numbered 7 on Island Adjacent to Charles I StatueGrade II
- 149 mStatue of George WashingtonGrade II
- 149 mSt Martin's VicarageGrade II*
Checked on 9 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate, Transport for London (public transport access levels, Powered by TfL Open Data, OGL v3.0, contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.
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Important details
- Council
- Westminster
- Application type
- Advert Application (ADV)
- Postcode
- WC2R 0RG
- Received
- 5 Oct 2026
- Validated
- 5 Oct 2026
- Ward
- St James's
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 30 Nov 2026
- Decision
- Application Withdrawn
- Decision date
- 13 Oct 2026
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- Tesco Bengaluru
- Leaseholder
- Show
Public comments
No public comments yet.
Last counted 18 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-15271803
- Planning Portal ref
- PP-15271803
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
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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.
Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.
Leaseholders: Information produced by HM Land Registry. © Crown copyright 2026. Source: HM Land Registry, UK and overseas companies that own property in England and Wales, September 2026 release.
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