53 Brewer Street London W1F 9UY Data via plota.co.uk

26/02155/ADV - Advert Application (ADV) Refused

Proposal

Display of an internally illuminated moving LED display fascia sign measuring 0.2m x 3.5m. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
20 Feb 2026
Refused
20 May 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 20 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 27 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Advert Application (ADV)
Postcode
W1F 9UY
Received
20 Feb 2026
Validated
20 Feb 2026
Ward
West End
Case officer
Show
Target decision
17 Apr 2026
Decision
Application Refused
Decision date
20 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
penman| architects

Consultation & key dates

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