Royal National Theatre South Bank London SE1 9PX

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

• 26/01654/LB Granted

  Royal National Theatre South Bank London SE1 9PX

  Installation of signage brackets at the Royal National Theatre, Dorfman East Facade.

  Decided 10 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00868/LB Granted

  Royal National Theatre South Bank London SE1 9PX

  Temporary attachment of festoon lighting on the northern elevation of the Royal National Theatre from 1st April 2026 to 25th January 2027, in association with the Royal National Theatre's temporary activation programme.

  Decided 28 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 25/02725/LB Granted

  Royal National Theatre South Bank London SE1 9PX

  Application for Listed Building Consent in relation to internal works at the Lyttelton and Olivier auditoria corridors, and areas of the main foyers, including: replacement of ceilings throughout the Olivier and Lyttelton theatres' corridors and in limited areas within the main foyers; replacement of the original 1976 wiring within the Olivier and Lyttelton auditoria corridors and main foyer; replacement lighting within the Olivier and Lyttelton auditoria corridors and main foyer; removal and replacement of selected existing doors and wenge overpanels within Olivier and Lyttelton auditoria corridors; installation of two new fire doors at the circle level of the Olivier auditorium; installation of access control to auditoria entrance doors within Olivier and Lyttelton auditoria corridors and areas of the main foyer; replacement of hessian wall linings within Olivier and Lyttelton auditoria corridors; and other associated works.

  Decided 23 Oct 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
• 24/02519/LB Granted

  Royal National Theatre South Bank London SE1 9PX

  Application for Listed Building Consent in relation to the installation of two non-illuminated signs at two locations at Theatre Square at the Royal National Theatre.

  Decided 4 Oct 2024 Heritage and listed buildings
• 20/01149/FUL Granted

  Royal National Theatre South Bank London SE1 9PX

  The temporary siting of 9 food truck locations between 31 May 2020 to 31 October 2020 including installation and deinstallation.

  Decided 10 Jul 2020 Full applications

1. 4 Nov 2025

   Received by Lambeth

2. 18 Nov 2025

   Decision issued: Grant Permission

3. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• 25/02725/LB Granted

  Royal National Theatre South Bank London SE1 9PX

  Application for Listed Building Consent in relation to internal works at the Lyttelton and Olivier auditoria corridors, and areas of the main foyers, including: replacement of ceilings throughout the Olivier and Lyttelton theatres' corridors and in limited areas within the main foyers; replacement of the original 1976 wiring within the Olivier and Lyttelton auditoria corridors and main foyer; replacement lighting within the Olivier and Lyttelton auditoria corridors and main foyer; removal and replacement of selected existing doors and wenge overpanels within Olivier and Lyttelton auditoria corridors; installation of two new fire doors at the circle level of the Olivier auditorium; installation of access control to auditoria entrance doors within Olivier and Lyttelton auditoria corridors and areas of the main foyer; replacement of hessian wall linings within Olivier and Lyttelton auditoria corridors; and other associated works.

  Decided 23 Oct 2025 Heritage and listed buildings

Lambeth granted permission on 18 November 2025, 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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• Royal National Theatre South Bank London SE1 9PX

  26/00868/LB Submitted 18 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Temporary attachment of festoon lighting on the northern elevation of the Royal National Theatre from 1st April 2026 to 25th January 2027, in association with the Royal National Theatre's temporary activation programme.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 8 docs

• Royal National Theatre South Bank London SE1 9PX

  20/01149/FUL Submitted 27 Mar 2020 50 yards away

  The temporary siting of 9 food truck locations between 31 May 2020 to 31 October 2020 including installation and deinstallation.

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• Royal National Theatre South Bank London Lambeth SE1 9PX

  26/00891/ADV Submitted 20 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  62% historically approved · decision due ~15 May

  Temporary erection for a period from 1st April 2026 through to 25th September 2026 for the erection (including installation and de-installation) of a series of tables and seating, food and drink kiosks, a digital exterior screen, trader vehicles, branded hoardings, branded and non-branded windbreaks, festoon lighting, a dedicated lawn area, a storage container, a back-of-house storage area and additional planters at an area extending the forecourts that front the Royal National Theatre and Queen's Walk, an area of the Royal National Theatre's Weston Terrace and an area along Theatre Avenue. (Please note: The reference number for this Advertisement Consent application is 26/00891/ADV but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/00890/FUL)

  Decided Advertising 42 docs

• Royal National Theatre South Bank London Lambeth SE1 9PX

  26/02595/LB Submitted 9 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  79% historically approved · decision due ~4 Nov

  Temporary installation for a period from 1st October 2026 to 1st October 2027 of an interactive seating block at an area fronting the Royal National Theatre, located along Queen's Walk

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs

• Royal National Theatre South Bank London SE1 9PX

  26/01654/LB Submitted 5 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Installation of signage brackets at the Royal National Theatre, Dorfman East Facade.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 13 docs

• Royal National Theatre South Bank London Lambeth SE1 9PX

  26/01660/ADV Submitted 5 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Display of a 1x temporary internally illuminated sign from 11/06/2026 to 12/09/2026.

  Granted Advertising 13 docs

• 26/02598/DET Awaiting decision

  244B Brixton Hill London SW2 1HF

  Approval of details pursuant to conditions 1(Cycle Parking Details), 2(Waste and Recycling Storage Details) and 3(Asbestos Survey) of Planning Permission 23/02608/P3MA "Application for Prior Approval for change of use of a day-care/nursery (Use Class E) at ground floor level into 1 residential unit (Use Class C3), together with provision for cycle/refuse storage. (Re-submission)". dated 7th of August 2024.

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 5 Oct 2026 Conditions
• 26/02601/DET Awaiting decision

  208 Wandsworth Road London SW8 2JU

  Approval of details pursuant to condition 6 (Post-installation noise assessment) of planning permission ref : 25/01378/FUL (Change of use of part of first and second floor to provide a new cultural centre with theatre/cinema space (Sui Generis) and ancillary facilities including a cafe/restaurant (with kitchen), bar, retail area, exhibition space) granted on 03.10.2025.

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 5 Oct 2026 Conditions
• 26/02571/DET Awaiting decision

  87 South Lambeth Road London Lambeth SW8 1RN

  Approval of details pursuant to condition 3 (External Materials and Façade Details) of planning permission ref. 24/02624/FUL (Development comprising the replacement of the 4th floor and erection of a 5th floor rooftop, the removal of the entrance canopy plus formation of a new entrance and seating area, erection of rear extension at all levels, together with alterations to car parking spaces and servicing arrangements.), granted on 10.12.2025.

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 5 Oct 2026 Conditions
• 26/02550/DET Awaiting decision

  Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent London SW12 0NS

  Approval of details pursuant to condition 6 (tree), 7 (hard and soft landscape), 8 (green roof) & 9 (BGP& BMP) of planning permission 26/01387/FUL (Installation of a new roof structure to create a partially-covered exercise area and associated extension to existing parapet; creation of a new Multi-Games Area and associated installation of fence; refurbishment of existing building including installation of replacement and new windows and doors and a new canopy above front door; and external landscaping works including installation of new fencing and gates, planters, and associated works) granted on 13.08.2026.

  Received 3 Sep, published by the council 29 Sep 2026 Conditions
• 26/02553/DET Awaiting decision

  Land Between Somerleyton Rd And Rail Line, Excluding Brixton House And 16-22 Somerleyton London SW9 8ND

  Approval of details pursuant to condition 27 (detail drawings) of planning permission 25/01377/RG4 (Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment to provide a residential-led mixed use development comprising residential dwellings (Class C3), flexible commercial, business and service uses (Class E) and flexible community floorspace (Class F1 / F2), together with servicing, car parking, public realm and associated works) granted on 10.03.2026.

  Received 3 Sep, published by the council 29 Sep 2026 Conditions