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
Internal refurbishment to create new facilities/mezzanine for the cleaning department within the existing B2 loading bay.
As published by the council, reference 26/01717/CLLB
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01717/CLLB
- Type
- Cert of Law - Prposed works to LB
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 17 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 20 Mar 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 Awaiting decision
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 Awaiting decision
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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26/01133/LBC Awaiting decision
Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP
Removal of Grand Tier West WC lobby doors.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Mar 2026
Received by Westminster
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20 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 15 May 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 66 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
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BDP Ltd Agent, registered in Stockport
Active · incorporated 2004 · Stockport
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Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP
87% 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
90% 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
87% historically approved · decision due ~13 May
Installation of a pavement ventilation grille. (Linked to 26/01739/LBC)
Awaiting decision Full applications 16 docs -
Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP
90% historically approved · decision due ~13 May
Internal alterations at Basement Level 1 and installation of a pavement ventilation grille. (Linked to 26/01738/FULL)
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 16 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.
Awaiting decision 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.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings