18 Tavistock Street London WC2E 7PP Data via plota.co.uk

26/04030/ADV - Advert Application (ADV) Approved

Proposal

Display of two externally illuminated fascia signs each measuring 0.40m x 1.48m; externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.65m x 0.79m; Install 2no. new signage on fascia and 1no. new illuminated projecting sign. Projecting sign to be relocated onto the centre of the fascia. Install 2no. new retractable awnings over the windows. Awning fabric- Brown and white stripes Metalwork- RAL 1014 Ivory Awnings would benefit from deemed consent. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
18 Jun 2026
Validated
22 Jun 2026
Approved
3 Jul 2026

Approved on 3 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Advert Application (ADV)
Postcode
WC2E 7PP
Received
18 Jun 2026
Validated
22 Jun 2026
Ward
St James's
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
17 Aug 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
3 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Innovare Design Limited

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15020676
Env. assessment
No
Westminster
Planning Authority Score
3.7/10
Below average
#209 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Westminster is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #227 out of 292. Only 27% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% 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 79% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 79% 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, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #200 of 292
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #279 of 292
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #227 of 292
27%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #43 of 292
86%
Minor dwellings approved
14 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
140 decided
4,828
Total decisions
669 refused in 2025