Planning application
Tate Modern 53 Bankside London Southwark SE1 9TG
Works: Extension Windows or glazing
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Removal of the existing narrow gauge steel mesh to Tate Modern level 10 terrace located on the Blavatnik Building extension, installation of new security glazing around the perimeter of the terrace and security doors on both the east and west sides of the terrace.
As published by the council, reference 26/AP/0779
Application record
- Reference
- 26/AP/0779
- Type
- Minor application
- Status
- Granted
- Decision
- Minor - GRANTED
- Received
- 18 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 19 Mar 2026
- Decided
- 8 May 2026
- Ward
- Borough & Bankside
- Parish
- Borough, Bankside And Walworth
- Decision by
- Source Team
- Postcode
- SE1 9TG
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Mar 2026
Received by Southwark
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19 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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8 May 2026
Decision issued: Minor - GRANTED
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10 Aug 2026
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Southwark granted permission on 8 May 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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