Planning applications in WC1E

Non-material amendments to planning permission ref. 2024/4840/P dated 20 August 2025 for commercial refurbishment and extension of the building, to amend the wording of Condition 15 (Green Roof Details) to correct a discrepancy between the figures set out in the decision notice and those contained within the approved Urban Greening Factor Report.

Details of brick materials as required by condition 3(c) of planning permission 2024/4840/P dated 20/8/2025 for refurbishment and extension of the host building.

Removal of existing fenestration and its replacement with three louvres on the north elevation and one louvre on the west elevation.

Details of fenestration and vents required by Condition 6 of planning permission ref 2023/4648/P dated 16/10/2024 for Erection of new energy centre incorporating maintenance support accommodation to internal West Road, new substation off Montague Street, all together with associated internal and external works, service runs, erection of plant, landscaping, and temporary works associated with construction following demolition of existing Energy Centre to internal West Road and removal of temporary buildings to the south of the existing energy centre on the internal West Road and to the north and east of the White Wing facing Montague Street.

Details of windows doors, gates and vents (condition 4a), samples (condition 4b) and sample panel (condition 4c) required by planning permission ref 2023/4648/P dated 16/10/2024 for Erection of new energy centre incorporating maintenance support accommodation to internal West Road, new substation off Montague Street, all together with associated internal and external works, service runs, erection of plant, landscaping, and temporary works associated with construction following demolition of existing Energy Centre to internal West Road and removal of temporary buildings to the south of the existing energy centre on the internal West Road and to the north and east of the White Wing facing Montague Street.

Installation of a retractable sunshade.

Amendments to planning permission ref. 2025/0038/P dated 03 March 2025 for Continued use of single storey structures in the south and north entrances to provide an external search facility to the museum for a temporary period for 18 months (until 3rd September 2026): namely to remove reference to time limits in the description of development.

Re-build section of boundary wall to the south west elevation

Re-build section of boundary wall to the south west elevation

Installation of an external condenser unit on the ground floor rear elevation and associated works

Non-material amendment to planning permission 2025/1211/P dated 12/06/2025 (for: External refurbishment, repair and maintenance works comprising replacement gutters, repair and localised replacement of lead, slate, copper and asphalt roofs, replacement and repair works to the windows, roof lights, roof lanterns and glazed lights, repair and rebuilding of chimneys, façade cleaning and repair and other associated works.) NAMELY, replacement rooflight

Installation of roof top plant (including 6 x extract fans, 6 x external condensers, and 1 x air handling unit), and associated screening and pipe and ductwork to the rear of building.

Variation of Condition 2 pursuant to Listed Building Consent Ref. 2025/1304/L dated 12/06/2026 (for: External and internal refurbishment, repair and maintenance works comprising replacement gutters and internal downpipes, repair and localised replacement of lead, slate, copper and asphalt roofs, replacement and repair works to the windows, roof lights, roof lanterns and glazed lights, repair and rebuilding of chimneys, facade cleaning and repair and other associated works.) NAMELY, a replacement rooflight

Temporary display until 1st November 2027 of non-illuminated hoardings comprising 6no. panels arranged across 2no. elevations (3no. panels each) fronting Alfred Place.

Replacement of existing chiller units at Level 01 roof level with 4no. heat pump cabinets and 4no. flatbed dry air coolers; reconfiguration of plant screen; installation of an access ladder, alongside associated works.

Replacement of existing chiller units at Level 01 roof level with 4no. heat pump cabinets and 4no. flatbed dry air coolers; reconfiguration of plant screen; installation of an access ladder, alongside associated works.

Discharge of condition 5 (samples and materials) of 2024/3915/P (Replacement of non-historic windows, external facade cleaning, replacement of the roof covering and associated repairs, the reinstatement of cast-iron window sill railings, and the replacement of tiling to the front step with a new mosaic design)

Discharge of condition 5 (samples and materials) of 2024/3915/P (Replacement of non-historic windows, external facade cleaning, replacement of the roof covering and associated repairs, the reinstatement of cast-iron window sill railings, and the replacement of tiling to the front step with a new mosaic design)

Installation of 10no. modular lights to the Portico Columns, and associated works.

IN GROUNDS (SEE PLAN): 1 x London Plane (Platanus x hispanica) (T1) - Crown lift to 6m & prune back from street furniture by 2m. 1 x London Plane (Platanus x hispanica) (T5) - Crown lift to 6m. 1 x Lime (Tilia cordata) (T16) - Re-pollard. 1 x Olive (Olea europaea) (T28) - Crown lift to 2.5m. 1 x Olive (Olea europaea) (T29) - Crown lift to 2.5m. 1 x Black Mulberry (Morus nigra) (T39) - Crown lift to 2.5m. 1 x Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) (T71) - Prune back from street furniture. 1 x Lime (Tilia cordata) (T83) - Cut back from property by 2m. 1 x Raywood Ash (Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood') (T102) - Cut back from property by 1.5m. 1 x Raywood Ash (Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood') (T103) - Reduce and reshape crown by 1.5m. 1 x Raywood Ash (Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood') (T104) - Reduce and reshape crown by 1.5m. 1 x Raywood Ash (Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood') (T105) - Reduce and reshape crown by 1.5m. 1 x Raywood Ash (Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood') (T107) - Remove diseased wood. 1 x Raywood Ash (Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood') (T108) - Remove diseased wood. 1 x Raywood Ash (Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood') (T110) - Reduce and reshape crown by 1.5m. 1 x Raywood Ash (Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood') (T111) - Remove diseased wood.

REAR COURTYARD AREA: 1 x Magnolia spp. (T1) - Cut back from property by 1.5m. 1 x Golden Hony Locust (Gleditisia triacanthos 'Sunburst') (T2) - Cut back from property by 1.5m. 1 x Golden Hony Locust (Gleditisia triacanthos 'Sunburst') (T3) - Cut back from property by 1.5m. 1 x Golden Hony Locust (Gleditisia triacanthos 'Sunburst') (T4) - Cut back from property by 1.5m.

IN GARDENS (SEE MAP): 1 x Lime (Tilia cordata) (T1) - Re-Pollard. SUNKEN GARDEN: 1 x Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) (T26) - Cut back from property by 1.5m. 1 x Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) (T28) - Cut back from property by 1.5m.

CENTRAL COURTYARD AREA: 1 x Lime (Tilia x europaea) (T2) - Fell to ground level.

Tanking works at lower ground floor level.

Details to discharge conditions 4 (brickwork cleaning) of planning permission 2024/3915/P granted 19/11/2024 for the 'Replacement of non-historic windows, external facade cleaning, replacement of the roof covering and associated repairs, the reinstatement of cast-iron window sill railings, and the replacement of tiling to the front step with a new mosaic design'.

Sample of cleaned brickwork (Replacement of non-historic windows, external facade cleaning, replacement of the roof covering and associated repairs, the reinstatement of cast-iron window sill railings, and the replacement of tiling to the front step with a new mosaic design)

Non-material amendment to planning permission 2025/3038/P dated 4/02/2026 for Erection of a rooftop pavilion at eighth floor level with associated terrace and extension of the existing core to provide access to the new eighth floor, new plant at roof level, new external riser to the rear elevations, together with external alterations at ground level to the Alfred Place and Chenies Street elevations and a new terrace to the rear at first floor level'; namely: amend perforated screen finish, amend approved planters and proposed additional planters, extend the first floor terrace screen, amend riser cladding to rear.

GARDEN AREA: 1 x Unknown (T1) - Fell to ground level.

Refurbishment and extension of the existing building to provide reconfigured office accommodation (Class E),including alterations and extension at roof level to create an additional floor, enclosure of the existing internal lightwell beneath a glazed roof, provision of external amenity space, replacement of shopfronts at ground floor level, reconfiguration of retail and commercial units at ground and basement levels, rooftop plant, and other associated internal and external works.

Non-material amendment to planning permission ref. 2024/4201/P (granted for the installation of kitchen extract on side elevation of the ground floor commercial unit on 06/11/2024) to amend the location of the louvered flue, introduce a new toilet extract and omit a fresh air intake all on the east elevation at ground floor level.

Installation of kitchen extract on side elevation of the ground floor commercial unit

MAIN QUAD AREA: 1 x Lime (T1) - Raise crown to 5m from ground level and remove all epicormic growth. 1 x Lime (T2) - Raise crown to 5m from ground level and remove all epicormic growth. 1 x Lime (T3) - Raise crown to 5m from ground level and remove all epicormic growth. 1 x Lime (T4) - Raise crown to 5m from ground level and remove all epicormic growth. 1 x Lime (T5) - Raise crown to 5m from ground level and remove all epicormic growth. 1 x Indian Bean Tree (T6) - Remove lowest sublateral facing 295° North West back to the stem. Reduce lower crown facing the small building by 1m to suitable growth points to rebalance that side of the crown and reduce stress. 1 x Gingko (T7) - Raise crown to 5m from ground level and remove all epicormic growth. 1 x Gingko (T8) - Raise crown to 5m from ground level and remove all epicormic growth. 1 x Gingko (T9) - Raise crown to 5m from ground level and remove all epicormic growth. 1 x Gingko (T10) - Raise crown to 5m from ground level and remove all epicormic growth. 1 x Lime (T11) - Raise crown to 5m from ground level and remove all epicormic growth and remove lowest lateral limb facing 115° South East back to the stem. 1 x Lime (T12) - Raise crown to 5m from ground level and remove all epicormic growth. All work would be carried out to BS3998.

Erection of 12x condenser units at first floor level.

Phase 4 comprises works to the Lower Ground Floor, Third Floor, and Fourth Floor. The demolition scope includes the removal of internal elements to provide clear access to asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). This will be followed by the removal of ACM service trenches and service risers, and then a full strip-out of remaining elements to shell condition within designated areas, in preparation for a future laboratory fit-out.

As part of the UCL Reasonable Adjustment Programme, this proposal seeks approval to install a automated door opener to the ramped double-door entrance serving the North Wing Building, and the installation of Free-Swing Overhead Door Openers to three internal doors.

Fire upgrade works to over 300 existing doors across The British Museum estate.

Details of all new doors required by condition 4b of listed building consent ref 2023/1436/L for Erection of an extension to the existing lift core and stair, removal of dormer windows and installation of replacement mansard roof, replacement of roof plant on the roof of the Central Wing, and infilling of windows on the southern side elevation, internal works including extension to stairs in the southern core and replacement of internal doors all in association with the existing use.

Details of typical facade junctions, new roof extension, cladding and façade treatment/louvres, facing materials; and gates, railings, doors and louvres, required by condition 4 of planning permision 2025/3038/P dated 4/02/2026 (for: Erection of a rooftop pavilion at eighth floor level with associated terrace and extension of the existing core to provide access to the new eighth floor, new plant at roof level, new external riser to the rear elevations, together with external alterations at ground level to the Alfred Place and Chenies Street elevations and a new terrace to the rear at first floor level).

Display of 18no. flagpoles

Temporary removal of existing window grille to allow like-for-like replacement of damaged window with steel framed Crittall-type window plus removal of redundant ventilation duct and supporting brackets, to south-east elevation at lower-ground level of King Edward VII building (resubmission of listed buliding consent ref 2022/5364/L, approved on 16/01/2023).

Installation of 18 flagpoles and associated alterations to courtyard surfacing including lifting, regrading, and reinstatement of paving to provide level access.

Details of sustainable drainage required by condition 17 of planning permission 2024/4840/P dated 20/8/2025 for refurbishment and extension of the host building.

Details as required by condition 6 (Crossrail 2 design and construction method statement) and condition 23a (London Underground safeguarding assessment) of planning permission 2024/4840/P dated 20/8/2025 for refurbishment and extension of the host building.

Various internal works and installation of information plaque to exterior of South Observatory in association with conversion to Community Engagement Centre..

Installation of 5 no. air conditioning condensers and associated ductwork at lower ground floor level. Installation of louvres and privacy manifestations at ground floor level.

Installation of 2 x condenser units on Level 6 roof, partial replacement of two windows at Level 7 on the east elevation, and associated works.

Temporary creation of means of escape opening and fire lobby in South West Workshop at Basement Level 1.

Alteration, refurbishment, and extension of existing student accommodation including partial demolition of fifth floor at Bonham Carter House and sixth and seventh floors at Warwickshire House; erection of replacement fifth floor at Bonham Carter House and two-storey roof extension across both buildings; creation of ground floor level openings at Bonham Carter House to Gower Street and Malet Street elevations for provision of a new pedestrian link; associated exterior works including new roof level plant facilities, landscaping to internal courtyard, alterations to existing fenestration, erection of new lift/stair cores to courtyard, and associated works.

Cleaning of the ground floor facades of the central section of the west and the east courtyards of Senate House, using a DOFF low pressure superheated steam process.

Alterations to Room B14 and adjacent circulation areas in the lower ground floor of Senate House to create flexible seminar rooms.