Planning application
2026/2422/P
The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG
Proposal
Amendments to planning permission dated 17 July 2024 (Ref:2023/1848/P) for ‘Erection of new two storey building, plus basement and associated works to provide plant and welfare accommodation ancillary to the Museum following demolition of existing building and two storey structures on East Road (to the rear of 9-11 Montague Street and 43 Russell Square). Namely: Amendment to the northern boundary (The boundary between 11 Montague Street and 43 Russell Square) to allow for the installation of a black metal gate in place of a section of the approved replacement brick wall.
As published by the council, reference 2026/2422/P
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 Jun 2026
Received by Camden
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17 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Camden for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About amendments applications
How this application type works
An amendment application changes a permission that already exists. Non-material amendments cover small adjustments with no wider effect, while minor material amendments, usually made by varying a condition, allow modest design changes without a fresh application. Anything beyond that needs a new permission, so the scope here is deliberately narrow.
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2020/1682/L Granted
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2014/4411/L Granted
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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.
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2018/1757/P Granted
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Installation of ventilation extract point and a louvre extract from existing WC.
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