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Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

Granted Westminster 25/09273/FULL Full Planning Permission Application

Relates to 25/09274/LBC

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

Proposal

Replacement of existing lighting with new fittings; introduction of new lighting positions to the three pediments and roof bottle balustrade; installation of new internal electrical and control infrastructure; integration of 12 heritage lanterns related to the façade into the lighting scheme. [Linked to 25/09274/LBC]

As published by the council, reference 25/09273/FULL

Application record

Reference
25/09273/FULL
Type
Full Planning Permission Application
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Application Permitted
Received
22 Dec 2025
Validated
30 Jan 2026
Decided
20 May 2026
Ward
St James's
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
SW1A 1AA

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 53 applications since 2025: 18 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/07508/FULL Awaiting decision

    Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    Replacement of existing security lighting to the Buckingham Palace Forecourt with 80 compact LED spotlights installed within the lantern clusters across 10 principal piers, with associated concealed cabling and reversible fixings. (Linked with 26/07509/LBC)

    Submitted 4 Nov 2026 Full applications
  • 26/07509/LBC Awaiting decision

    Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    Replacement of existing security lighting to the Buckingham Palace Forecourt with 80 compact LED spotlights installed within the lantern clusters across 10 principal piers, with associated concealed cabling and reversible fixings. (Linked with 26/07508/FULL)

    Submitted 4 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/07326/LBC Awaiting decision

    Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    Reinstatement of historic gilding to six lantern stems at the South, Centre and North Gates of Buckingham Palace's East Forecourt.

    Submitted 26 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/06858/ADLBC Awaiting decision

    Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    Details of new doors and samples of finishes and locations of control boxes, emergency buttons and any associated signage in 'front of house' areas; pursuant to condition 5 (a, b) of listed building consent dated 2nd March 2026 (25/05215/LBC)

    Submitted 7 Oct 2026
  • 26/06858/ADFULL Awaiting decision

    Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    Details of new doors and samples of finishes and locations of control boxes, emergency buttons and any associated signage in 'front of house' areas; pursuant to condition 5 (a, b) of listed building consent dated 2nd March 2026 (25/05215/LBC)

    Submitted 7 Oct 2026
  • 26/06831/LBC Awaiting decision

    Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    West Wing Staff Breakfast Room additional works associated with reservicing

    Submitted 7 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/06816/LBC Awaiting decision

    Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    East Wing asset protection works

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/06488/ADLBC Awaiting decision

    Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    Details of samples of finishes and locations of control boxes, emergency buttons and any associated signage in 'front of house' areas pursuant to Condition 5 (B)of Listed Building Consent dated 02 March 2026 (RN25/05574/LBC)

    Submitted 22 Sep 2026
  • 26/06468/FULL Awaiting decision

    Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    The alterations, refurbishment and redecoration of Royal Garden Lodge within the curtilage of Buckingham Palace and Buckingham Palace Gardens. (Linked to 26/06469/LBC)

    Submitted 21 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/06469/LBC Awaiting decision

    Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    The alterations, refurbishment and redecoration of Royal Garden Lodge within the curtilage of Buckingham Palace and Buckingham Palace Gardens. (Linked to 26/06468/FULL)

    Submitted 21 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 22 Dec 2025

    Received by Westminster

  2. 30 Jan 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 20 May 2026

    Decision issued: Application Permitted

  4. 20 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • 25/09274/LBC Granted

    Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    Replacement of existing lighting with new fittings; introduction of new lighting positions to the three pediments and roof bottle balustrade; installation of new internal electrical and control infrastructure; integration of 12 heritage lanterns related to the façade into the lighting scheme. [Linked to 25/09273/FULL]

    Decided 20 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

  • 25/09274/LBC Granted

    Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    Replacement of existing lighting with new fittings; introduction of new lighting positions to the three pediments and roof bottle balustrade; installation of new internal electrical and control infrastructure; integration of 12 heritage lanterns related to the façade into the lighting scheme. [Linked to 25/09273/FULL]

    Decided 20 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Martin Ashley Architects Agent, an architecture practice

11 applications on PlanIndex · across 3 councils · 100% granted

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Documents

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

1 document on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Westminster granted permission on 20 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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  • Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    25/09274/LBC Submitted 22 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    Replacement of existing lighting with new fittings; introduction of new lighting positions to the three pediments and roof bottle balustrade; installation of new internal electrical and control infrastructure; integration of 12 heritage lanterns related to the façade into the lighting scheme. [Linked to 25/09273/FULL]

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs

  • Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    26/01419/ADLBC Submitted 5 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    89% historically approved · decision due ~30 Apr

    Details of vaulted corridor pursuant to Condition 5(c) of listed building consent dated 2 March 2026 (25/07714/LBC)

    Awaiting decision Conditions

  • Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    26/01122/PALHE Submitted 23 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    short back and sides around the exterior

    Withdrawn Prior approval 2 docs

  • Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    26/03299/LBC Submitted 19 May 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~14 Jul

    West Wing Ballroom and Lightwell 1 Basement works associated with reservicing

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 1 doc

  • St James's Park The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    25/05623/TCA Submitted 11 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    1 x Aesculus x carnea (0VP2 West Lawn, adjacent to Spur Road, between Buckingham Palace and St James's Park): removal

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  • Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    26/02974/LBC Submitted 6 May 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~1 Jul

    West Wing additional works associated with reservicing.

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 4 docs

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    Installation of new cast iron water pipe on rear courtyard elevation. (Linked with 26/07529/LBC)

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    Received 4 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Full applications
  • 26/07508/FULL Awaiting decision

    Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    Replacement of existing security lighting to the Buckingham Palace Forecourt with 80 compact LED spotlights installed within the lantern clusters across 10 principal piers, with associated concealed cabling and reversible fixings. (Linked with 26/07509/LBC)

    Received 4 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Full applications
  • 26/07472/FULL Awaiting decision

    Flat 3 82 New Cavendish Street London W1G 9TA

    Replacement windows to second floor level with vacuum, double glazing windows. (Linked with 26/07473/LBC)

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