British Film Institute South Bank London Lambeth SE1 8XT

This site has had 3 applications since 2024: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/02754/FUL Awaiting decision

  British Film Institute South Bank London Lambeth SE1 8XT

  Alterations to existing side entrance to create a dedicated events access, installation of a metal door and installation of illuminated signage above the door at the side entrance. (Please note: The reference number for this Advertisement Consent application is 26/02755/ADV but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/02754/FUL)

  Submitted 23 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 24/02319/FUL Granted

  British Film Institute South Bank London Lambeth SE1 8XT

  Temporary installation (from Monday 7 October to Monday 28 October 2024, including installation and de-installation) of a single shipping container containing the exhibition of an Art Installation in association with the BFI London Film Festival 2024 at Southbank Centre.

  Decided 18 Sep 2024 Full applications

1. 23 Sep 2026

   Received by Lambeth

2. 9 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 18 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Lambeth took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• 26/02754/FUL Awaiting decision

  British Film Institute South Bank London Lambeth SE1 8XT

  Alterations to existing side entrance to create a dedicated events access, installation of a metal door and installation of illuminated signage above the door at the side entrance. (Please note: The reference number for this Advertisement Consent application is 26/02755/ADV but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/02754/FUL)

  Submitted 23 Sep 2026 Full applications

This application is with Lambeth for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Lambeth decided advertisement consent applications in a median of 63 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• British Film Institute South Bank London Lambeth SE1 8XT

  26/02754/FUL Submitted 23 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  78% historically approved · decision due ~18 Nov

  Alterations to existing side entrance to create a dedicated events access, installation of a metal door and installation of illuminated signage above the door at the side entrance. (Please note: The reference number for this Advertisement Consent application is 26/02755/ADV but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/02754/FUL)

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• British Film Institute South Bank London SE1 8XT

  16/05064/ADV Submitted 24 Aug 2016 50 yards away

  Display of 9 replacement externally illuminated poster signs and 1 freestanding sign.

  Granted Advertising 17 docs

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

  26/00826/FUL Submitted 13 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Temporary pop up bar and food outlet until 10 January 2027 at land in front of Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room with ancillary storage within part of the existing plant/storage room at The Queen Elizabeth Hall. (Please note: The reference number for this application for Full Planning Permission is 26/00826/FUL, but there is also an associated Listed Building Consent application related to these works with reference number: 26/01061/LB)

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

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

  26/00828/ADV Submitted 13 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Display of printed artwork on 3mm deep aluminium composite hoardings of a range of sizes, in connection with a temporary pop up bar and food outlet at land in front of Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room.

  Granted Advertising 6 docs

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

  25/03045/ADV Submitted 29 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Temporary display of internally illuminated fascia sign to grill door and wayfinding vinyl signage to floor in front of Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room until 28.04.2026.

  Granted Advertising 6 docs

• Queen Elizabeth Hall Level 2 Terrace, South Bank Centre, Belvedere Road London SE1 8XX

  16/02040/ADV Submitted 1 Apr 2016 50 yards away

  The retention of the temporary display of signage relating to the Wahaca restaurant on the Queen Elizabeth Hall Level 2 Terrace until the 13th April 2022.

  Granted Advertising 8 docs

• 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
• 26/02039/ADV Granted

  Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent London SW12 0NS

  Display of 1x internally illuminated lettering fascia sign and 3x non-illuminated signs.

  Received 13 Jul, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Advertising