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The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

Granted Westminster 25/06611/FULL Full Planning Permission Application

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Installation of new ventilation plant on the second floor roof of the Conservation Studios at the National Gallery and associated works.

As published by the council, reference 25/06611/FULL

Application record

Reference
25/06611/FULL
Type
Full Planning Permission Application
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Application Permitted
Received
16 Sep 2025
Validated
16 Sep 2025
Decided
30 Oct 2025
Ward
St James's
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
WC2N 5DN

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 23 applications since 2022: 6 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/06130/ADV Awaiting decision

    The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

    Display of no illuminated hoarding measuring 12.5m X 3.6m, 6.6m X 3.6m, 12.6m X 3.6m, 12.6m X 3.6m and 7.8m X 3.6m along Jubilee Walk and part of the northern terrace.

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • 26/04136/LBC Decided

    The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

    Installation of external condenser units within the western lightwell adjacent to Jubilee Walk at the National Gallery and associated works.

    Submitted 23 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/04135/FULL Decided

    The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

    Installation of external condenser units within the western lightwell adjacent to Jubilee Walk at the National Gallery and associated works.

    Submitted 23 Jun 2026 Full applications
  • 26/03249/FULL Awaiting decision

    The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

    Introduction of extract ventilation at high level within the clerestory, requiring adjustment of modern glazing, introduction of new plant in the rooftop R184 plant room and associated ductwork within the existing roof void, external wall insulation within the Orange Street loading bay to the north wall of Gallery 31, replacement of existing internal louvres with external solar shading fins, modifications and extension of the existing 1980s over-roof structure and replacement of the existing glazing in the over-roofs, replacement of existing lead walkway to perimeter of roofs with new roof membrane, new guarding at roof level, new external metal gantry at the north wall for access to plant equipment. (Linked to 26/03250/LBC)

    Submitted 18 May 2026 Full applications
  • 26/03250/LBC Awaiting decision

    The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

    Refurbishment works to the Galleries 30 and 31 in the Wilkins Building of the National Gallery including removal of the existing floor grilles and replacement with new cast-iron grilles flush to the adjacent floors, to match adjacent gallery spaces, removal of the existing modern timber floor in Gallery 30 and replacement in new timber boards to match adjacent galleries, refurbishment of remaining floor finishes and stone skirtings, renewal of fabric wall coverings, redecoration of the plaster cornice and coving based on the original design, introduction of extract ventilation at high level within the clerestory, requiring adjustment of modern glazing, introduction of new plant in the rooftop R184 plant room and associated ductwork within the existing roof void for supply and extract ventilation and air conditioning, external wall insulation within the Orange Street loading bay to the north wall of Gallery 31, replacement of existing internal louvres with external solar shading fins, modifications and extension of the existing 1980s over-roof structure and replacement of the existing glazing in the over-roofs, replacement of existing lead walkway to perimeter of roofs with new roof membrane, new guarding at roof level, adjustments to gallery lighting internally and new environmental lighting within the roof void, new external metal gantry at the north wall for access to plant equipment. (Linked to 26/03249/FULL)

    Submitted 18 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/02901/LBC Awaiting decision

    The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

    Reconfiguration and refurbishment of cafe and restaurant WC facilities within the Wilkins Building.

    Submitted 1 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/02784/LBC Awaiting decision

    The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

    Replacement of existing external entrance doors at the St Martins Wing and Portico entrances of The National Gallery. (Linked to 26/02783/FULL)

    Submitted 27 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/02783/FULL Awaiting decision

    The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

    Replacement of existing external entrance doors at the St Martins Wing and Portico entrances of The National Gallery. (Linked to 26/02784/LBC)

    Submitted 27 Apr 2026 Full applications
  • 26/02488/NMA Awaiting decision

    The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

    Amendments to planning permission dated 19th December 2022 (RN:22/04894/FULL) for Remodelling of external gates, replacement glazing and adaption and enclosure of the loggia of the Sainsbury Wing. External alterations to the Wilkins Building, including alterations and part removal of railings, lawn and wall, with new entrance on Trafalgar Square to the Research Centre and Members Room. New basement link under Jubilee Walk, including excavation. Public realm works to the north of Trafalgar Square and Jubilee Walk, including new paving, benches, bollards and planting. New window and external alterations to Pigott Education Centre on Orange Street. Namely, relating to internal changes in the Wilkins building, access improvements, minor changes to layout, fire safety works; amends to means and doors and floors; most internal and some external including plant and lightwells; CCTV and refurbishment of windows.

    Submitted 15 Apr 2026 Amendments
  • 26/02533/ADLBC Awaiting decision

    The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

    Detailed drawings (at scale 1:10 unless otherwise agreed in writing) materials of the following parts of the development within the interior of the Sainsbury Wing, walls, ceilings and details of the all new CCTV and details of the following parts of the development within the interior of the Wilkins Building cornices, skiting, architraves and doors, both those which are intended to be traditional replicas and contemporary additions, general interior finishes, builder's work and other servicing openings and details of the new staircase within the Wilkins Building and details of the new windows to the Wilkins Building (elevations and sections scaled 1:10) pursuant to condition of listed building dated 8th November 2024 (RN:24/06076/LBC )

    Submitted 15 Apr 2026 Conditions

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 16 Sep 2025

    Received by Westminster

  2. 30 Oct 2025

    Decision issued: Application Permitted

  3. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

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Purcell LLP Agent, registered in Thames Ditton

Dissolved · incorporated 2001 · Thames Ditton

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

21 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Westminster granted permission on 30 October 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.

About full applications

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  • The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

    25/06612/LBC Submitted 16 Sep 2025 50 yards away

    Installation of new ventilation plant on the second floor roof of the Conservation Studios at the National Gallery and associated works.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs
  • The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

    26/02783/FULL Submitted 27 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    87% historically approved · decision due ~22 Jun

    Replacement of existing external entrance doors at the St Martins Wing and Portico entrances of The National Gallery. (Linked to 26/02784/LBC)

    Awaiting decision Full applications 29 docs
  • The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

    26/03249/FULL Submitted 18 May 2026 50 yards away

    87% historically approved · decision due ~13 Jul

    Introduction of extract ventilation at high level within the clerestory, requiring adjustment of modern glazing, introduction of new plant in the rooftop R184 plant room and associated ductwork within the existing roof void, external wall insulation within the Orange Street loading bay to the north wall of Gallery 31, replacement of existing internal louvres with external solar shading fins, modifications and extension of the existing 1980s over-roof structure and replacement of the existing glazing in the over-roofs, replacement of existing lead walkway to perimeter of roofs with new roof membrane, new guarding at roof level, new external metal gantry at the north wall for access to plant equipment. (Linked to 26/03250/LBC)

    Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Roofing +1 37 docs
  • The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

    26/00257/LBC Submitted 16 Jan 2026 50 yards away

    Internal alterations at Level -1 of the Sainsbury Wing to reconfigure back-of-house service accommodation, including enlargement of the existing events pantry, formation of a dedicated dishwashing facility, provision of a new janitors cupboard, and installation of a discreet sliding storage wall within the lift lobby.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 21 docs
  • The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

    26/00071/TCA Submitted 7 Jan 2026 50 yards away

    G1 6 x London plane: crown reduce to previous, most recent reduction points

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  • The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

    26/02784/LBC Submitted 27 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~22 Jun

    Replacement of existing external entrance doors at the St Martins Wing and Portico entrances of The National Gallery. (Linked to 26/02783/FULL)

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 29 docs

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  • 26/06297/FULL Awaiting decision

    15 Warwick Way London SW1V 1QT

    Alterations to rear elevation at basement level comprising repolacement window and installation of double opening door.

    Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/06234/FULL Awaiting decision

    40 Grosvenor Place London SW1X 7HJ

    Use of lower ground floor of Unit 3 and ground floor of Unit 2 as gym (Class E(d)) and/ or office (Class E(g))

    Received 11 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/06249/FULL Awaiting decision

    53 Wimpole Street London W1G 8YH

    Removal and Installation of external rear air condensers and associated pipe work to ground floor, including internal works to ground and first floor. (Linked with 26/06250/LBC)

    Received 11 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/03576/FULL Decided

    15A Devonshire Terrace London W2 3DW

    Erection of an infill extension to basement courtyard to form new bedroom and internal alterations. (Linked with 26/03577/LBC)

    Received 1 Jun, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Full applications