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Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP

Awaiting decision Westminster 26/02881/LBC Listed Building Consent Application

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Proposal

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.

As published by the council, reference 26/02881/LBC

Application record

Reference
26/02881/LBC
Type
Listed Building Consent Application
Status
Pending
Received
1 May 2026
Validated
1 May 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
  • 26/01816/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
  • 26/01738/FULL Awaiting decision

    Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP

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

    Submitted 18 Mar 2026 Full applications
  • 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. 1 May 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 26 June 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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Feilden+Mawson LLP Agent, registered in Norfolk

Active · incorporated 2001 · Norfolk

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Documents

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

8 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 heritage and listed building applications in a median of 94 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About heritage and listed building applications

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Nearby applications

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  • Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP

    26/01133/LBC Submitted 23 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~20 Apr

    Removal of Grand Tier West WC lobby doors.

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 14 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

  • 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

    26/01738/FULL Submitted 18 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    87% 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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    Internal works to facilitate the subdivision of 34 Grosvenor Street and 3 Three Kings Yard

    Received 21 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
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    Received 15 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
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    Installation of new concrete slab with drainage channels at basement level and new fire surround in B.01.

    Received 15 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/06318/LBC 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 26/06317/FULL)

    Received 15 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/04141/LBC Decided

    80E Randolph Avenue London W9 1BG

    Replacement of sashes in two front windows at 2nd floor level and one rear window with slimline double glazed timber sashes. (Linked with 26/04142/FULL)

    Received 23 Jun, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings