British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1E 7JW

This site has had 47 applications since 2021: 45 approved, 0 refused.

• 2026/2987/P Awaiting decision

  British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1E 7JW

  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.

  Submitted 16 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 2026/2961/P Awaiting decision

  British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1E 7JW

  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.

  Submitted 15 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 2026/0132/L Granted

  British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1E 7JW

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

  Decided 19 Feb 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2025/5324/P Granted

  British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1E 7JW

  Installation of CCTV camera on brick wall fronting onto Montague Place.

  Decided 20 Jan 2026 Full applications
• 2025/4384/L Granted

  British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1E 7JW

  Details of method statement for removal of lampposts to discharge Condition 4(iii) required by listed building consent ref 2023/4903/L 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.

  Decided 12 Dec 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2025/4327/L Granted

  British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1E 7JW

  Infilling of three part-filled vaults below the West Road to facilitate construction vehicle access during implementation of the Energy Centre Programme.

  Decided 17 Nov 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2025/3743/P Granted

  British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1E 7JW

  Amendments to planning permission (ref 2023/1848/P) dated 17 July 2024 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 west elevation of the East Road Building to simplify the arrangement of the transformer room doors to a standard fully louvred arrangement omitting the solid panel door.

  Decided 26 Sep 2025 Amendments
• 2025/2750/P Granted

  British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1E 7JW

  Amendments to planning permission (reference 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. CHANGES INCLUDE: Installation of a door to the rear (north elevation) of the proposed Incoming Sub Station building, together with installation of louvres and air bricks to the south elevation.

  Decided 13 Aug 2025 Full applications
• 2025/2905/P Granted

  British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1E 7JW

  Amendments to planning permission (ref 2023/4648/P) dated 16/11/2024 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. CHANGES INCLUDE: Amendments to the north, south and west elevations of the South West Energy Centre Building to introduce new louvres and associated works

  Decided 13 Aug 2025 Full applications
• 2025/2768/L Granted

  British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1E 7JW

  Installation of secondary glazing at Levels 2 and 3 of the West Residence and associated works.

  Decided 7 Aug 2025 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 14 Jul 2026

   Received by Camden

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• 2025/0038/P Granted

  The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

  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)

  Decided 3 Mar 2025 Full applications

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• 2026/3390/P Awaiting decision

  The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

  Amendments to planning permission ref. 2025/0038/P dated 03/03/2025, as amended by ref. 2026/2945/P dated 24/07/2026 for the continued use of single storey structures at the south and north entrances to provide an external search facility to the museum for a temporary period, NAMELY to vary Condition 1 (temporary structure) to allow the continued use of the single storey security structure at the north entrance for a further temporary period.

  Submitted 7 Aug 2026 Amendments

Camden granted permission on 24 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 0m 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 0m 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 0m 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 0m 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 0m 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 0m 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

• 2026/4008/P Awaiting decision

  6 Murray Street London NW1 9RE

  Non-material amendment to planning permission ref. 2023/3483/P (dated 25/10/2023) for 'Erection of mansard roof extension and replacement shopfront', NAMELY for changes to the rear dormers.

  16 Sep 2026 Amendments
• 2026/3909/P Awaiting decision

  15 Belsize Park Mews London NW3 5BL

  Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning reference 2023/3492/P dated 07/08/26 for erection of roof extension, new basement level, alterations to fenestration and associated works. NAMELY: to allow revisions to the external architectural treatment of approved development.

  10 Sep 2026 Amendments
• 2026/2771/P Granted

  Land to the North of the British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Non material amendment to planning permission 2022/1041/P dated 17/07/2024 for: ‘Demolition of the British Library Centre for Conservation, alterations to the British Library and erection of a new building of 12 above-ground storeys and two basement levels for use as library, galleries, learning, business and events spaces (Class F1) and retail and commercial spaces (Class E); provision of internal and external public spaces, landscaping and a community garden; improvement works adjacent to Dangoor Walk; provision of cycle and car parking and servicing facilities including new crossovers; provision of Crossrail 2 infrastructure; means of access; and associated works’. The amendment is to revise the wording of condition 3 (Crossrail 2 Infrastructure) and partially discharge the condition in respect of perimeter piling works.

  2 Jul 2026 Amendments
• 2026/3509/P Granted

  Flat A 55 Leverton Street London NW5 2NX

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 2026/0413/P dated 12/05/2026 (Erection of a single storey side and rear extension, re-construction of rear garden boundary wall, replacement of a ground floor rear window with an access door, replacement of a side door with a window, insertion of two rooflights and reinstatement of front sash windows), namely reduction in depth of proposed lightwell between existing rear elevation and new extension.

  4 Sep 2026 Amendments
• 2026/2957/P Granted

  Land to the North of the British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Non material amendment to planning permission 2022/1041/P dated 17/07/2024 for: ‘Demolition of the British Library Centre for Conservation, alterations to the British Library and erection of a new building of 12 above-ground storeys and two basement levels for use as library, galleries, learning, business and events spaces (Class F1) and retail and commercial spaces (Class E); provision of internal and external public spaces, landscaping and a community garden; improvement works adjacent to Dangoor Walk; provision of cycle and car parking and servicing facilities including new crossovers; provision of Crossrail 2 infrastructure; means of access; and associated works’. The amendment is to revise the wording of condition 6 (Water Main) and discharge the condition.

  14 Jul 2026 Amendments