The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN
Approved on 23 April 2024
Council decision: Application PermittedDelegated (officer decision)
Proposal
Display of externally illuminated digital light projections measuring 32m x 140m on the South façade and associated projectors and cabling.
- Received
- 5 April 2024
- Decision level
- Delegated (officer decision)
- Council
- City of Westminster
- Ward
- St James's
- ReceivedReceived5 Apr
- ValidatedValidated5 Apr
- Consult.Consultation
- TargetTarget Date31 May
- DecidedDecided23 Apr
Decided in 18 days (council typically 49)
About this application
This is an advertising consent application at The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN. Westminster has handled 1,279 applications of this type. This one was decided in 18 days, 4 weeks quicker than Westminster's typical decision time. The site is in the Trafalgar Square conservation area, with 13 listed buildings nearby. There have been 25 other applications at this address. We hold 300 applications in total for the WC2N postcode area.
87% of advertising applications at City of Westminster were approved. Across all application types, the council typically decides in about 7 weeks (median).
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Application details
- Postcode
- WC2N 5DN
- Application type
- Advert Application (ADV)
- Scale / size
- Small
Planning application dates
- Date validated
- 5 April 2024
- Target decision date
- 31 May 2024
- Permission expires
- 11 May 2024
Applicant and agent
- Agent
- The National Gallery
- Agent address
- The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN
Planning decision
- Statutory period
- 56 days
Site constraints
Designations at the address point. Ones next to the site may also apply.
- Conservation area: Trafalgar Square
- Listed building: The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DNOn or next to this site
- Article 4 direction: Article 4 Basement Development Permitted Rights Removed+1 more
- Flood zone 1: Low probability (rivers and sea)
Also checked, none recorded (22)
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Planning history at this site
20 other applications at this property, newest first.
- 202625 Sep
Changes to the wall finishes and flooring configuration, repairs the marble skirting and architraves…
PendingListed building consent26/06597/LBC - 202615 Sep
Display of no illuminated hoarding measuring 12.5m X 3.6m, 6.6m X 3.6m, 12.6m X 3.6m, 12.6m X 3.6m and 7.8m X…
ApprovedAdvertisement consent26/06130/ADV - 202623 Jun
Installation of external condenser units within the western lightwell adjacent to Jubilee Walk at the…
ApprovedListed building consent26/04136/LBC - 202623 Jun
Installation of external condenser units within the western lightwell adjacent to Jubilee Walk at the…
ApprovedFull26/04135/FULL - 202618 May
External alterations to the Wilkins Building comprising installation of rooftop plant and ductwork…
ApprovedApplication26/03249/FULL - 202618 May
Refurbishment works to the Galleries 30 and 31 in the Wilkins Building of the National Gallery including…
ApprovedListed building consent26/03250/LBC - 20261 May
Reconfiguration and refurbishment of cafe and restaurant WC facilities within the Wilkins Building.
ApprovedListed building consent26/02901/LBC - 202627 Apr
Replacement of existing external entrance doors at the St Martins Wing and Portico entrances of The National…
ApprovedFull Planning Permission Application26/02783/FULL - 202627 Apr
Replacement of existing external entrance doors at the St Martins Wing and Portico entrances of The National…
ApprovedListed building consent26/02784/LBC - 202615 Apr
Display of an internally illuminated digital screen measuring 1.26m x 0.73m.
ApprovedAdvertisement consent26/02490/ADV - 202615 Apr
External and internal alterations, including remodelling of external gates, replacement glazing and adaption…
ApprovedListed building consent26/02489/LBC - 202615 Apr
Amendments to planning permission dated 19 December 2022 (RN: 22/04894/FULL
ApprovedNon-material amendment26/02488/NMA - 20265 Mar
Details of the lighting trial, lighting levels and colour pursuant to Condition 4 of listed building consent…
ApprovedListed building consent26/01506/ADLBC - 20265 Mar
Details of the lighting trial, lighting levels and colour pursuant to Condition 4 of planning permission…
ApprovedDischarge of conditions26/01410/ADFULL - 20263 Mar
Details of completed Appendix A checklist demonstrating compliance with the Code of Construction Practice…
ApprovedDischarge of conditions26/01355/ADFULL - 202623 Feb
Details of written scheme of investigation addendum for Phase 2, archaeological investigations pursuant to…
ApprovedDischarge of conditions26/01120/ADFULL - 202616 Jan
Internal alterations at Level -1 of the Sainsbury Wing to reconfigure back-of-house service accommodation…
ApprovedListed building consent26/00257/LBC - 20267 Jan
G1 6 x London plane: crown reduce to previous, most recent reduction points
PendingApplication26/00071/TCA - 202516 Sep
Installation of new ventilation plant on the second floor roof of the Conservation Studios at the National…
ApprovedFull Planning Permission Application25/06611/FULL - 202516 Sep
Installation of new ventilation plant on the second floor roof of the Conservation Studios at the National…
ApprovedListed building consent25/06612/LBC
Source: Westminster
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