Royal National Theatre South Bank London Lambeth SE1 9PX

This site has had 5 applications since 2022: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/02595/LB Granted

  Royal National Theatre South Bank London Lambeth SE1 9PX

  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.

  Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00891/ADV Decided

  Royal National Theatre South Bank London Lambeth SE1 9PX

  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)

  Submitted 20 Mar 2026 Advertising
• 26/00890/FUL Decided

  Royal National Theatre South Bank London Lambeth SE1 9PX

  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)

  Submitted 20 Mar 2026 Full applications
• 22/04339/TCA Granted

  Royal National Theatre South Bank London Lambeth SE1 9PX

  1 x False Acacia tree (T2) - remove basal epicormic growths, crown lift secondary branches to 5.5 metres, prune back away from building by up to 3 metres and remove major deadwood and any crossing limbs.

  Decided 18 Jan 2023 Trees

1. 5 Jun 2026

   Received by Lambeth

2. 16 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 13 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Grant Permission

5. 16 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Decided

   Previously Awaiting decision.

Lambeth granted permission on 13 August 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 National Theatre South Bank London Lambeth SE1 9PX

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

  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.

  Granted 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 SE1 9PX

  25/02725/LB Submitted 28 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  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.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 27 docs

• Royal National Theatre South Bank London SE1 9PX

  25/03463/DET Submitted 4 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Partial approval of details pursuant to condition 4 part a (Detailed plans showing ceiling access panel placement) of planning permission 25/02725/LB (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) granted on 23.10.2025.

  Granted Conditions 5 docs

• 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

• 26/03108/ADV Awaiting decision

  395-397 Brixton Road London Lambeth SW9 7DG

  Replacement of front door and fire door to the side elevation, addition of a delivery hatch to the side and repainting of the front and side elevations along with the addition of three internally illuminated signs and one projected sign to the front elevation. (Please note: The reference number for this Advertisement Consent application is 26/03108/ADV but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/03107/FUL)

  Received 22 Oct, published by the council 28 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/02971/ADV Awaiting decision

  Queen Elizabeth Hall And Purcell Room South Bank London SE1 8XX

  Retention of existing advertisements and artwork associated with the temporary Wahaca restaurant and food truck for a further 5 years. (Please note: The reference number for this Advertisement Consent application is 26/02971/ADV but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/02970/FUL)

  Received 12 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/02943/ADV Awaiting decision

  40 - 48 Bromell's Road London SW4 0BG

  Display of 2x externally illuminated lettering fascia signs, 2x internally illuminated projecting signs, and 2x non-illuminated retractable fabric awning signs.

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 20 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/02878/ADV Awaiting decision

  452-456 Brixton Road London SW9 8EA

  Installation of 3 x internally illuminated static fascia signs, 1 x internally illuminated static hanging sign and 2 x internally fixed TV screens

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 14 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/02866/ADV Awaiting decision

  Arches 149 - 152 Newport Street London SE11 6AQ

  Display of 4 non-illuminated static fascia signs fitted within the head of each arch, a static entrance sign above the doorway and up to 7 wall-mounted signs to the side of the doorway.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 13 Oct 2026 Advertising