Royal Festival Hall South Bank London SE1 8XX

This site has had 5 applications since 2025: 4 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/02110/LB Granted

  Royal Festival Hall South Bank London SE1 8XX

  Display of 2 x internally illuminated signs on level 6 of the Royal Festival Hall.

  Decided 17 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01514/NMC Decided

  Royal Festival Hall South Bank London SE1 8XX

  Application for a non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission 25/04001/NMC (Demolition/replacement of existing extension, and reconfiguration of unit 8 including change of use of storage area to Use Class E, together with enclosing the remaining space beneath the railway arches with slimline metal framed glazed screen with pivot doors, new slatted timber and metal facade to service wall, the replacement of doors to the side of the elevation with glazed bi-folding doors , and the relocation of the entrance doors, plus the creation of an outdoor seating area with associated public realm works.) Granted on 23.03.2026 Amendment Sought: Material finish and door specification

  Submitted 19 May 2026
• 25/04001/FUL Granted

  Royal Festival Hall South Bank London SE1 8XX

  Demolition/replacement of existing extension, and reconfiguration of unit 8 including change of use of storage area to Use Class E, together with enclosing the remaining space beneath the railway arches with slimline metal framed glazed screen with pivot doors, new slatted timber and metal facade to service wall, the replacement of doors to the side of the elevation with glazed bi-folding doors , and the relocation of the entrance doors, plus the creation of an outdoor seating area with associated public realm works.

  Decided 23 Mar 2026 Full applications
• 25/03026/LB Granted

  Royal Festival Hall South Bank London SE1 8XX

  Application for Listed Building Consent for the installation of wayfinding vinyl on the second and fifth floors of the Royal Festival Hall, in connection with the Seventy5th Bar located on Level 5.

  Decided 18 Nov 2025 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 30 Apr 2026

   Received by Lambeth

2. 3 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Grant Permission

3. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• 25/04001/FUL Granted

  Royal Festival Hall South Bank London SE1 8XX

  Demolition/replacement of existing extension, and reconfiguration of unit 8 including change of use of storage area to Use Class E, together with enclosing the remaining space beneath the railway arches with slimline metal framed glazed screen with pivot doors, new slatted timber and metal facade to service wall, the replacement of doors to the side of the elevation with glazed bi-folding doors , and the relocation of the entrance doors, plus the creation of an outdoor seating area with associated public realm works.

  Decided 23 Mar 2026 Full applications

Lambeth granted permission on 3 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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• Royal Festival Hall South Bank London SE1 8XX

  25/04001/FUL Submitted 23 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Demolition/replacement of existing extension, and reconfiguration of unit 8 including change of use of storage area to Use Class E, together with enclosing the remaining space beneath the railway arches with slimline metal framed glazed screen with pivot doors, new slatted timber and metal facade to service wall, the replacement of doors to the side of the elevation with glazed bi-folding doors , and the relocation of the entrance doors, plus the creation of an outdoor seating area with associated public realm works.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1 12 docs

• Arches 150 To 152 Concert Hall Approach London SE1 8XU

  25/01492/FUL Submitted 8 May 2025 50 yards away

  Change of use of arches 150 to 152 from art gallery (Use Class F1(b)) to mixed-use flexible space comprising a mix of retail (Use Class E(a)), food and drink (Use Class E(b)) and the display of artwork (not for sale or hire) (Use Class F1 b), along with associated external alterations including the replacement and modification of existing arch infills, incorporating the installation of bi-folding doors, aluminium louvres, and frames.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 26 docs

• Royal Festival Hall South Bank London Lambeth SE1 8XX

  24/02288/LB Submitted 22 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  The refurbishment of the existing Skylon Restaurant on level 3.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 13 docs

• The South Bank Centre Belvedere Road London Lambeth SE1 8XX

  24/02090/ADV Submitted 4 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  The temporary installation (from Monday 7 October to Monday 21 October 2024 including installation and de-installation), of signage comprising of graphic/artistic displays, digital screen, any associated sponsorship displays, commercial displays and wayfinding signage in association with the BFI London Film Festival 2024 at Southbank Centre.

  Granted Advertising 44 docs

• The Southbank Centre Belvedere Road London SE1 8XX

  26/00858/ADV Submitted 17 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Display of internally illuminated sign to west elevation.

  Granted Advertising 6 docs

• Royal Festival Hall South Bank London Lambeth SE1 8XX

  24/02726/DET Submitted 30 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Approval of details pursuant to condition 4 (Materials) of planning permission 24/00949/LB (Refurbishment of the Level 1a heritage WCs, storeroom conversion at level 2, refurbishment of the bar and installation of a new central set of doors onto the riverside terrace on level 5, installation of a platform lift, an enlarged west bar and conversion of east bar into a kitchen on level 6 of the Royal Festival Hall) granted on 20.05.2024.

  Granted Conditions 11 docs

• 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
• 26/02553/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
• 26/02486/DET Awaiting decision

  87 South Lambeth Road London SW8 1RN

  Approval of details pursuant to condition 31 (External Lighting Scheme) 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 28 Aug, published by the council 29 Sep 2026 Conditions
• 26/02465/DET Awaiting decision

  7 Glasshouse Walk London SE11 5ES

  Approval of details pursuant to condition 58 (Fire Strategy) of planning permission 24/01224/FUL (Demolition of existing buildings and construction of a part 6/part 8/part 10 storey building comprising social science incubator space (Class E(g)(i)) on the ground floor with ancillary cafe, light industrial employment space (Class E(g)(iii) on the lower ground floor, with halls of residence and ancillary facilities above (sui generis), with provision of associated cycle parking, new public realm, loading bay and landscaping) granted on 22.08.2025.

  Received 26 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Conditions
• 26/02456/DET Awaiting decision

  Westminster Tower 3 Albert Embankment London Lambeth SE1 7SP

  Approval of details pursuant to conditions 4 (samples and a schedule of materials) & 5 (details), 6 (landscape and public realm trategy), 7 (materials and planting), 16 ( sound insulation) & 17 (sound insulation) of planning permission 24/02358/VOC (Variation of conditions 2, 13, 14 and 15 of planning permission ref: 15/03470/VOC (Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission ref: 14/02756/FUL (Refurbishment and conversion of existing building to provide office (B1) accommodation at lower levels, 34 residential units on upper levels, together with ancillary residential accommodation, car and cycle parking and refuse storage) granted on 12.12.2024.

  Received 25 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Conditions