Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD

This site has had 7 applications since 2020: 6 approved, 0 refused.

• LB/26/02221 Granted

  Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD

  Listed Building Consent for the installation of window actuators and the refurbishment of existing windows within the Human Evolution exhibition area of the Earth Galleries at the Natural History Museum.

  Decided 3 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LB/26/01993 Granted

  Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD

  Internal refurbishment and conservation works to Gallery 33 and external cassettes and framework to north and south gable windows (amended description)

  Decided 20 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LB/26/01025 Granted

  Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD

  Internal alterations to the Old General Herbarium to enable partial reopening as a temporary `pop-up' gallery, including internal works comprising reconfiguration of historic furniture, installation of freestanding security gates and barriers, localised repairs and redecoration, conservation-led terracotta paint removal trials to one alcove, installation and modification of lighting, minor electrical adaptations, installation of security cameras, and fire safety works including alterations to two historic door sets to improve means of escape, and other associated works.

  Decided 8 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LB/26/00734 Granted

  Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD

  Removal of stained glass with its repair both on and off site, repairs to and repointing of masonry gable internally and externally where required, repairs to and replacement of lead cames as required, and associated works.

  Decided 1 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• CON/20/04430 Granted

  Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD

  Details required by condition 4b (method statement for erection of scaffolding) of listed building consent 18/00545(Cleaning, restoration and repair works to the Waterhouse Building facade at the Natural History Museum (Listed Building Consent only)

  Decided 1 Oct 2020 Conditions
• PP/20/04324 Withdrawn

  Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD

  Erection of a temporary Ice Rink, Carousel and associated structures in the east grounds of the Natural History Museum for a limited period from 22/10/2020 to 17/01/2021 (MAJOR APPLICATION)***WITHDRAWN***

  Decided 29 Sep 2020 Full applications

1. 13 Jan 2026

   Received by Kensington and Chelsea

2. 18 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Grant Planning Permission/Consent

3. 20 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Kensington and Chelsea granted permission on 18 April 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.

The published feed does not state which type of application this is; the register entry on Kensington and Chelsea's portal will say. Our guide explains the common types.

• Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD

  LB/26/00734 Submitted 19 Dec 2025 0m away

  Removal of stained glass with its repair both on and off site, repairs to and repointing of masonry gable internally and externally where required, repairs to and replacement of lead cames as required, and associated works.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 17 docs

• Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD

  CON/20/04430 Submitted 6 Aug 2020 0m away

  Details required by condition 4b (method statement for erection of scaffolding) of listed building consent 18/00545(Cleaning, restoration and repair works to the Waterhouse Building facade at the Natural History Museum (Listed Building Consent only)

  Granted Conditions 7 docs

• Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD

  LB/26/01025 Submitted 27 Feb 2026 0m away

  Internal alterations to the Old General Herbarium to enable partial reopening as a temporary `pop-up' gallery, including internal works comprising reconfiguration of historic furniture, installation of freestanding security gates and barriers, localised repairs and redecoration, conservation-led terracotta paint removal trials to one alcove, installation and modification of lighting, minor electrical adaptations, installation of security cameras, and fire safety works including alterations to two historic door sets to improve means of escape, and other associated works.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 60 docs

• Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD

  LB/26/02221 Submitted 15 Apr 2026 0m away

  Listed Building Consent for the installation of window actuators and the refurbishment of existing windows within the Human Evolution exhibition area of the Earth Galleries at the Natural History Museum.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 16 docs

• Museum, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD

  ARB/26/00967 Submitted 17 Mar 2026 0m away

  Prune (as specified)

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD

  PP/20/04324 Submitted 3 Aug 2020 0m away

  Erection of a temporary Ice Rink, Carousel and associated structures in the east grounds of the Natural History Museum for a limited period from 22/10/2020 to 17/01/2021 (MAJOR APPLICATION)***WITHDRAWN***

  Withdrawn Full applications 22 docs