Planning application
Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Removal of Grand Tier West WC lobby doors.
As published by the council, reference 26/01133/LBC
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01133/LBC
- Type
- Listed Building Consent Application
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 23 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 23 Feb 2026
- Ward
- Knightsbridge & Belgravia
- Postcode
- SW7 2AP
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 9 applications since 2026.
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26/05962/LBC Decided
Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP
Variation of condition 2 of listed building consent dated 26 March 2024 (RN: 24/00820/LBC) to erect temporary access scaffolding platform at high level in the auditorium to inspect the condition of the plaster ceilings and main cornices; Namely, to allow the gantry to remain in place until December 2028.
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26/05836/LBC Decided
Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP
Installation of a telecommunications cable within a Grade I listed building to provide fibre connectivity.
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26/02881/LBC Awaiting decision
Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP
Upgrading of the loudspeaker system within the auditorium. Additional speakers to be suspended from the ceiling structure and the formation of a number of small holes within the velaruim ceiling.
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26/01816/ADFULL Awaiting decision
Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP
Details of handrails pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 10th April 2025 (RN:25/01035/FULL). Linked with 26/01817/ADLBC
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26/01817/ADLBC Awaiting decision
Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP
Details of handrails pursuant to condition 3 of listed building consent dated 10th April 2025 (RN:25/01036/LBC). Linked with 26/01816/ADFULL
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26/01738/FULL Awaiting decision
Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP
Installation of a pavement ventilation grille. (Linked to 26/01739/LBC)
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26/01739/LBC Awaiting decision
Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP
Internal alterations at Basement Level 1 and installation of a pavement ventilation grille. (Linked to 26/01738/FULL)
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26/01717/CLLB Awaiting decision
Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP
Internal refurbishment to create new facilities/mezzanine for the cleaning department within the existing B2 loading bay.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Feb 2026
Received by Westminster
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 20 April 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Westminster took a median of 91 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Feilden+Mawson LLP Agent, registered in Norfolk
Active · incorporated 2001 · Norfolk
63 applications on PlanIndex · across 8 councils · 100% granted
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
14 documents on file for this application
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Nearby applications
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Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP
90% historically approved · decision due ~26 Jun
Upgrading of the loudspeaker system within the auditorium. Additional speakers to be suspended from the ceiling structure and the formation of a number of small holes within the velaruim ceiling.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 8 docs -
Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP
90% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct
Variation of condition 2 of listed building consent dated 26 March 2024 (RN: 24/00820/LBC) to erect temporary access scaffolding platform at high level in the auditorium to inspect the condition of the plaster ceilings and main cornices; Namely, to allow the gantry to remain in place until December 2028.
Decided Heritage and listed buildings -
Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP
90% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct
Installation of a telecommunications cable within a Grade I listed building to provide fibre connectivity.
Decided Heritage and listed buildings -
Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP
88% historically approved · decision due ~20 May
Details of handrails pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 10th April 2025 (RN:25/01035/FULL). Linked with 26/01817/ADLBC
Awaiting decision Full applications 5 docs -
Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP
89% historically approved · decision due ~20 May
Details of handrails pursuant to condition 3 of listed building consent dated 10th April 2025 (RN:25/01036/LBC). Linked with 26/01816/ADFULL
Awaiting decision Conditions 5 docs -
Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP
88% historically approved · decision due ~13 May
Installation of a pavement ventilation grille. (Linked to 26/01739/LBC)
Awaiting decision Full applications 16 docs
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