Royal National Theatre South Bank London Lambeth SE1 9PX
Proposal
Temporary installation for a period from 1st October 2026 to 1st October 2027 of an interactive seating block at an area fronting the Royal National Theatre, located along Queen's Walk
- Received
- 9 September 2026
- Public comments
- 0 · last counted 18 October 2026
- Council
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Ward
- Waterloo & South Bank
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- ReceivedSubmitted9 Sep
- ValidatedValidated9 Sep
- Consult.Consultation21 Oct
- TargetTarget Date
- DecidedDecided
This is a planning application at Royal National Theatre South Bank London Lambeth SE1 9PX. Lambeth has handled 7,127 applications of this type and approves 82% of them, typically deciding them in 56 days. It was submitted on 9 September 2026 and is still awaiting a decision. The site is in the South Bank conservation area, with 1 listed building nearby. There have been 4 other applications at this address. In the past year there have been 94 applications across Waterloo & South Bank. We hold 2,143 applications in total for the SE1 postcode area.
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Planning history at this site
13 other applications at this property, newest first.
- 202616 Jun
Installation of signage brackets at the Royal National Theatre, Dorfman East Facade.
ApprovedListed building consent26/01654/LB - 202616 Jun
Display of a 1x temporary internally illuminated sign from 11/06/2026 to 12/09/2026.
ApprovedAdvertisement consent26/01660/ADV - 202620 Mar
Temporary erection for a period from 1st April 2026 through to 25th September 2026 for the erection…
ApprovedAdvertisement consent26/00890/FUL - 202620 Mar
Temporary erection for a period from 1st April 2026 through to 25th September 2026 for the erection…
ApprovedAdvertisement consent26/00891/ADV - 202618 Mar
Temporary attachment of festoon lighting on the northern elevation of the Royal National Theatre from 1st…
ApprovedListed building consent26/00868/LB - 20254 Nov
Partial approval of details pursuant to condition 4 part a (Detailed plans showing ceiling access panel…
ApprovedDischarge of conditions25/03463/DET - 202528 Aug
Application for Listed Building Consent in relation to internal works at the Lyttelton and Olivier auditoria…
ApprovedListed building consent25/02725/LB - 202513 Mar
Replacement of the roofs to the Olivier and Lyttelton auditoria at the Royal National Theatre
ApprovedListed building consent25/00822/LB - 202510 Mar
Temporary erection for a period from 24th March 2025 to 29th September 2025 for the erection (including…
ApprovedAdvertisement consent25/00785/ADV - 202510 Mar
Temporary installation for a period from 24th March 2025 to 29th September 2025 for the erection (including…
ApprovedAdvertisement consent25/00784/FUL - 202510 Mar
Display of 3x internally illuminated signs to the ground floor espresso bar at the Royal National Theatre.
ApprovedAdvertisement consent25/00770/ADV - 20257 Mar
Application for Listed Building Consent for the display of 3x internally illuminated signs to the ground…
WithdrawnListed building consent25/00763/LB - 202313 Jun
Listed Building Consent: Refurbishments and alterations to the Royal National Theatres fourth floor, fifth…
ApprovedListed building consent23/01892/LB
Planning constraints
Designations that overlap or adjoin the site outline.
- Flood zone 3: High probability (rivers and sea)Part of the site
- Conservation area: South Bank
- Listed building: Grade II: Bust of Nelson Mandela, Royal Festival Hall, LondonOn this site · +5 more
- Article 4 direction: Modified Direction 1 - CAZPart of the site
- Tree Preservation Order: Ref 170Part of the site · +1 more
Also checked, none recorded (20)
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