British Museum Great Russell Street London Camden WC1E 7JW

1. 24 Mar 2026

   Received by Camden

2. 9 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 20 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Camden granted permission on 20 July 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

  2015/0219/L 50 yards away

  Retention of the temporary floor in the Round Reading Room at the British Museum for a further 6 months.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1E 7JW

  2023/4648/P 50 yards away

  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.

  Granted Full applications Demolition

• British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

  2015/1094/L 50 yards away

  Extend the temporary listed building consent (references 2007/2934/L, 2008/1376/L, 2011/0605/P) for ticket desks on east & west sides of Great Court for 3 years.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

  2020/1682/L 50 yards away

  Installation of fire door between Gallery 60 and heavy goods lift, Level 6 North Range.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

  2025/5570/P Submitted 9 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Non Material Amendments to planning permission dated 16 October 2024 (Ref:2023/4648/P) 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. Namely: to increase the size of the service voids in the north and south basement corridors.

  Granted Amendments Demolition 14 docs

• British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

  2014/4411/L 50 yards away

  Details of wall display cabinets (condition 2a); freestanding cabinets (2b); replacement window in south-east corner (2c); and replacement oak double doors (2d) as required by listed building consent (2013/4613/L) for various internal alterations and repair works to Middle Room.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

• 2026/3449/L Awaiting decision

  Alexandra & Ainsworth TRA Hall 100 Rowley Way London NW8 0SW

  Reconstuction of roof loggia and roof lantern drainage channel pursuant to planning permission ref 2023/3413/P and listed building consent ref 2023/4012/L granted on 18/12/2024, for various works of roof repair and replacement.

  Received 18 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/3087/L Granted

  205 Albany Street London NW1 4AB

  Installation of a free standing air source heat pump in the rear courtyard. Installation of an innovative, thin and flexible PV panels to the flat section of the roof

  Received 21 Jul, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/4003/L Awaiting decision

  10 Sicilian Avenue London Camden WC1A 2QH

  Internal alterations to ground floor and basement level, including new partitions and mechanical ventillation.

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/4002/L Awaiting decision

  Flat A 4 Rowley Way London NW8 0SF

  Internal refurbishment including replacement of non-original kitchen and bathroom fittings, repair and refinishing of original internal timber joinery, replacement of floor finishes and internal redecoration.

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/3990/L Awaiting decision

  Unison Centre 130 Euston Road London Camden NW1 2AY

  Repair and refurbishment works.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings