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Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP

Awaiting decision Westminster 26/01738/FULL Full Planning Permission Application

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Proposal

Installation of a pavement ventilation grille. (Linked to 26/01739/LBC)

As published by the council, reference 26/01738/FULL

Application record

Reference
26/01738/FULL
Type
Full Planning Permission Application
Status
Pending
Received
18 Mar 2026
Validated
18 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.

  • 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.

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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.

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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.

    Submitted 1 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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

    Submitted 20 Mar 2026 Full applications
  • 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

    Submitted 19 Mar 2026 Conditions
  • 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)

    Submitted 18 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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.

    Submitted 17 Mar 2026
  • 26/01133/LBC Awaiting decision

    Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP

    Removal of Grand Tier West WC lobby doors.

    Submitted 23 Feb 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 18 Mar 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 13 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

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

BDP Ltd Agent, registered in Stockport

Active · incorporated 2004 · Stockport

124 applications on PlanIndex · across 29 councils · 100% granted

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Documents

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

16 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Westminster for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Westminster decided full applications in a median of 91 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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  • Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP

    26/01816/ADFULL Submitted 20 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    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

    26/01817/ADLBC Submitted 19 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    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

    26/01739/LBC Submitted 18 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    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

    26/01717/CLLB Submitted 17 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    89% historically approved · decision due ~15 May

    Internal refurbishment to create new facilities/mezzanine for the cleaning department within the existing B2 loading bay.

    Awaiting decision 7 docs

  • Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP

    26/05962/LBC Submitted 1 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    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

    26/05836/LBC Submitted 25 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    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

In Westminster

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    Installation of a new shopfront with Medication Dispensing Outlet.

    Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/06297/FULL Awaiting decision

    15 Warwick Way London SW1V 1QT

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

    Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/06294/FULL Awaiting decision

    15 Eaton Mews South London SW1W 9HP

    Installation of railings and sliding lantern light at main roof level in connection with the use of the roof as a terrace.

    Received 15 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/06317/FULL Awaiting decision

    124 Hamilton Terrace London NW8 9UT

    Replacement of existing first-floor sash windows to the front and rear elevations with traditionally detailed painted timber, slim-profile double-glazed sash windows. (Linked to 26/06318/LBC)

    Received 15 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/06273/FULL Awaiting decision

    9A Grosvenor Square London W1K 5AE

    Installation of natural Portland Stone paving to two front entrances. (Linked to 26/05473/LBC)

    Received 14 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Full applications