Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP
Proposal
Variation of condition 2 of listed building consent dated 26 March 2024 (RN: 24/00820/LBC) to erect temporary access scaffolding platform at high level in the auditorium to inspect the condition of the plaster ceilings and main cornices; Namely, to allow the gantry to remain in place until December 2028.
- Received
- 1 September 2026
- Council
- City of Westminster
- ReceivedSubmitted1 Sep
- ValidatedValidated
- Consult.Consultation
- TargetTarget Date
- DecidedDecided
This is a planning application at Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP. Westminster has handled 26,489 applications of this type and approves 88% of them, typically deciding them in 54 days. It was submitted on 1 September 2026 and is still awaiting a decision. The site is in the Knightsbridge conservation area, with 16 listed buildings nearby. There have been 8 other applications at this address. We hold 1,249 applications in total for the SW7 postcode area.
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Associated applications
- 20261 Sep
Variation of condition 2 of listed building consent dated 26 March 2024 (RN: 24/00820/LBC
This applicationPendingListed building consent26/05962/LBC - 202625 Aug
Installation of a telecommunications cable within a Grade I listed building to provide fibre connectivity.
ApprovedListed building consentFiled alongside26/05836/LBC
Planning history at this site
14 other applications at this property, newest first.
- 20261 May
Installation of replacement auditorium audio equipment, including replacement loudspeaker arrays…
ApprovedListed building consent26/02881/LBC - 202625 Mar
Details of handrails pursuant to condition 3 of listed building consent dated 10th April 2025 (RN:25/01036/LBC
ApprovedListed building consent26/01817/ADLBC - 202620 Mar
Details of handrails pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 10th April 2025 (RN:25/01035/FULL
ApprovedDischarge of conditions26/01816/ADFULL - 202618 Mar
Installation of a pavement ventilation grille. (Linked to 26/01739/LBC
ApprovedFull Planning Permission Application26/01738/FULL - 202618 Mar
Internal alterations at Basement Level 1 and installation of a pavement ventilation grille. (Linked to…
ApprovedListed building consent26/01739/LBC - 202617 Mar
Internal refurbishment to create new facilities/mezzanine for the cleaning department within the existing B2…
ApprovedCert of Law - Prposed works to LB26/01717/CLLB - 202623 Feb
Removal of Grand Tier West WC lobby doors.
WithdrawnListed building consent26/01133/LBC - 202510 Jun
High-level plaster repairs and associated remedial works across multiple bays within the auditorium and…
ApprovedListed building consent25/03950/LBC - 20259 Jun
Removal of internal timber partition and replacement with new partition incorporating a pocket sliding door.
ApprovedListed building consent25/03888/LBC - 20254 Jun
Replacement of the east porch zinc roof with new and replacement of the associated 4 roof lanterns with new…
ApprovedListed building consent25/03769/LBC - 202518 Feb
Removal of existing external steps. Construction of new upstand and guarding to match existing. Installation…
ApprovedListed building consent25/00715/LBC - 202518 Feb
Removal of existing external steps, construction of new upstand and guarding to match existing. Installation…
ApprovedListed building consent25/00714/FULL - 202514 Feb
Adjustment to finishes on external step landings and installation of new demountable handrails to the Queen…
ApprovedListed building consent25/01036/LBC - 202514 Feb
Adjustment to finishes on external step landings and installation of new demountable handrails to the Queen…
ApprovedListed building consent25/01035/FULL
Planning constraints
Designations that overlap or adjoin the site outline.
- Conservation area: Knightsbridge
- Article 4 direction: Article 4 Basement Development Permitted Rights Removed
- Flood zone 1: Low probability (rivers and sea)
Also checked, none recorded (21)
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