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Westminster/26/05584/FULL

Leicester Square London WC2H 7LE

Pending
Reference
Westminster/26/05584/FULL
Authority
Westminster
Application type
FULL
Address
Leicester Square London WC2H 7LE
Postcode
WC2H 7LE
Status
Pending
Received
17 Aug 2026
Started
17 Aug 2026
Source council
Westminster
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Public data licence
Open Government Licence v3.0
Record updated
23 Aug 2026
SEO index generated
24 Aug 2026
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Proposal

Temporary use of Leicester Square Gardens for the annual Skate Leicester Square event for three consecutive winter seasons commencing in 2026, 2027 and 2028.The proposed development comprises the annual installation of temporary structures and facilities, including an outdoor ice rink, boot room marquee, box office, Christmas market stalls, bars, food units, storage containers, ancillary offices, temporary hoarding and signage, together with associated operational infrastructure and works.The temporary structures and facilities will be installed, operated and subsequently removed during each winter season, with the Gardens reinstated following the completion of each annual event. The permission sought relates to the following three event periods:? Winter 2026/27? Winter 2027/28? Winter 2028/29For each year, installation will take place during October, the event will operate principally between November and early January, and deinstallation and reinstatement will be completed during January. Full annual installation, operational and deinstallation dates will be provided within the supporting documentation.

Key dates

  1. Received 17 Aug 2026
  2. Started 17 Aug 2026

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