16 Hanover Square London W1S 1HS Data via plota.co.uk

26/03688/AD7 - Advert Application-Regulat. 7 Area (AD7) Approved

Proposal

Display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated estate agent board attached to the railings in front of the building at street level and measuring 0.6 x 0.45m. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
5 Jun 2026
Approved
7 Jul 2026

Approved on 7 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 11 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Advert Application-Regulat. 7 Area (AD7)
Postcode
W1S 1HS
Received
5 Jun 2026
Validated
5 Jun 2026
Ward
West End
Case officer
Show
Target decision
31 Jul 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
7 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14989343
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