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Proposed installation of 2no. non-illuminated signs with show related graphics to High Holborn and Bloomsbury Street elevations. Existing signage to be removed from site. Existing steel framework to remain. New curved LED illuminated background metal lightbox with metal face panel stencil cut to represent 720 lights. Existing framework to be reused. Proposed installation of 1no. guitar-shaped African continent metal lightbox with gold LED neon border and white LED neon strings (that can be chased). 4no. LED illuminated lettering lightboxes with white neon outline, placed within the continent. New 3no. illuminated LED lightboxes to the canopy with show related graphics. White letters on black background. New show related graphics to the existing vertical projecting double-sided signs on High Holborn/Bloomsbury Street elevations. The existing Shaftesbury signage (at high level), is to be removed and relocated so the guitars' neck can be installed.

The Shaftesbury Theatre 210 Shaftesbury Avenue London Camden WC2H 8DP

Final DecisionReference: 2025/0588/ALondon Borough of Camden

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Application summary

Status
Final Decision
Application type
Advertisement Consent
Received
12 Feb 2025
Validated
11 Feb 2025
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
London Borough of Camden

Application overview

Proposed installation of 2no. non-illuminated signs with show related graphics to High Holborn and Bloomsbury Street elevations. Existing signage to be removed from site. Existing steel framework to remain. New curved LED illuminated background metal lightbox with metal face panel stencil cut to represent 720 lights. Existing framework to be reused. Proposed installation of 1no. guitar-shaped African continent metal lightbox with gold LED neon border and white LED neon strings (that can be chased). 4no. LED illuminated lettering lightboxes with white neon outline, placed within the continent. New 3no. illuminated LED lightboxes to the canopy with show related graphics. White letters on black background. New show related graphics to the existing vertical projecting double-sided signs on High Holborn/Bloomsbury Street elevations. The existing Shaftesbury signage (at high level), is to be removed and relocated so the guitars' neck can be installed.

Proposal details

Reference
2025/0588/A
Ward
Holborn and Covent Garden

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The Shaftesbury Theatre 210 Shaftesbury Avenue London Camden WC2H 8DP

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