ARB/26/00675

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

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

This page mirrors an entry on the statutory planning register that Kensington and Chelsea is required to keep. The published feed for this record does not state which type of application it is, which is common for older entries and for some council systems; the register entry on the council portal will say, alongside the case officer and any consultation dates.

Every planning application follows the same broad path: submission, validation, publicity, then a decision by officers or committee. Our guide to planning application types explains the common types and what each can approve.

• 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.

  19 Dec 2025 0m away 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.

  27 Feb 2026 0m away Heritage and listed buildings
• 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.

  15 Apr 2026 0m away Heritage and listed buildings
• ARB/26/00967 Granted

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

  Prune (as specified)

  17 Mar 2026 0m away
• PP/26/01759 Granted

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

  Installion of new railing at east vehicular ramp within the grounds of the NHM

  11 Mar 2026 0m away Full applications
• LB/25/06757 Granted

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

  Temporary removal of a bay of railings on the east boundary of the NHM adjacent to the Palaeontology Building to facilitate access for urgent roof repair works to the Palaeontology Building

  17 Nov 2025 0m away Heritage and listed buildings