The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

This site has had 25 applications since 2022: 7 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/06597/LBC Awaiting decision

  The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  Refurbishment and repair of Room 9 including replacement of the existing fabric wall covering; removal and replacement of the existing timber flooring; cleaning, repair and conservation of existing Verde di Prato marble skirtings and door surrounds; repair and redecoration of the decorative plaster ceiling and cornice, including revisions to the existing gilding scheme; refurbishment of the existing rooflight and associated roof repairs; temporary removal and reinstatement of external louvre assemblies; and associated mechanical and electrical upgrades including concealed cornice uplighting, replacement lighting equipment and replacement/additional power outlets.

  Submitted 25 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/06130/ADV Decided

  The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  Display of non illuminated hoarding advertisements measuring 12.5m X 3.6m, 6.6m X 3.6m, 12.6m X 3.6m, 12.6m X 3.6m and 7.8m X 3.6m along Jubilee Walk and part of the northern terrace.

  Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/04136/LBC Decided

  The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  Installation of external condenser units within the western lightwell adjacent to Jubilee Walk at the National Gallery and associated works.

  Submitted 23 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/04135/FULL Decided

  The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  Installation of external condenser units within the western lightwell adjacent to Jubilee Walk at the National Gallery and associated works.

  Submitted 23 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 26/03250/LBC Awaiting decision

  The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  Refurbishment works to the Galleries 30 and 31 in the Wilkins Building of the National Gallery including removal of the existing floor grilles and replacement with new cast-iron grilles flush to the adjacent floors, to match adjacent gallery spaces, removal of the existing modern timber floor in Gallery 30 and replacement in new timber boards to match adjacent galleries, refurbishment of remaining floor finishes and stone skirtings, renewal of fabric wall coverings, redecoration of the plaster cornice and coving based on the original design, introduction of extract ventilation at high level within the clerestory, requiring adjustment of modern glazing, introduction of new plant in the rooftop R184 plant room and associated ductwork within the existing roof void for supply and extract ventilation and air conditioning, external wall insulation within the Orange Street loading bay to the north wall of Gallery 31, replacement of existing internal louvres with external solar shading fins, modifications and extension of the existing 1980s over-roof structure and replacement of the existing glazing in the over-roofs, replacement of existing lead walkway to perimeter of roofs with new roof membrane, new guarding at roof level, adjustments to gallery lighting internally and new environmental lighting within the roof void, new external metal gantry at the north wall for access to plant equipment. (Linked to 26/03249/FULL)

  Submitted 18 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02901/LBC Decided

  The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  Reconfiguration and refurbishment of cafe and restaurant WC facilities within the Wilkins Building.

  Decided 16 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02784/LBC Awaiting decision

  The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  Replacement of existing external entrance doors at the St Martins Wing and Portico entrances of The National Gallery. (Linked to 26/02783/FULL)

  Submitted 27 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02783/FULL Awaiting decision

  The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  Replacement of existing external entrance doors at the St Martins Wing and Portico entrances of The National Gallery. (Linked to 26/02784/LBC)

  Submitted 27 Apr 2026 Full applications
• 26/02488/NMA Awaiting decision

  The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  Amendments to planning permission dated 19th December 2022 (RN:22/04894/FULL) for Remodelling of external gates, replacement glazing and adaption and enclosure of the loggia of the Sainsbury Wing. External alterations to the Wilkins Building, including alterations and part removal of railings, lawn and wall, with new entrance on Trafalgar Square to the Research Centre and Members Room. New basement link under Jubilee Walk, including excavation. Public realm works to the north of Trafalgar Square and Jubilee Walk, including new paving, benches, bollards and planting. New window and external alterations to Pigott Education Centre on Orange Street. Namely, relating to internal changes in the Wilkins building, access improvements, minor changes to layout, fire safety works; amends to means and doors and floors; most internal and some external including plant and lightwells; CCTV and refurbishment of windows.

  Submitted 15 Apr 2026 Amendments
• 26/02533/ADLBC Awaiting decision

  The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  Detailed drawings (at scale 1:10 unless otherwise agreed in writing) materials of the following parts of the development within the interior of the Sainsbury Wing, walls, ceilings and details of the all new CCTV and details of the following parts of the development within the interior of the Wilkins Building cornices, skiting, architraves and doors, both those which are intended to be traditional replicas and contemporary additions, general interior finishes, builder's work and other servicing openings and details of the new staircase within the Wilkins Building and details of the new windows to the Wilkins Building (elevations and sections scaled 1:10) pursuant to condition of listed building dated 8th November 2024 (RN:24/06076/LBC )

  Submitted 15 Apr 2026 Conditions

1. 18 May 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 13 July 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  26/02783/FULL Submitted 27 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~22 Jun

  Replacement of existing external entrance doors at the St Martins Wing and Portico entrances of The National Gallery. (Linked to 26/02784/LBC)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 29 docs

• The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  23/03146/ADV Submitted 11 May 2023 50 yards away

  Display of hoarding measuring 3m x 88.52m (total) with 23 construction site safety lights.

  Granted Advertising 14 docs

• The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  26/02784/LBC Submitted 27 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~22 Jun

  Replacement of existing external entrance doors at the St Martins Wing and Portico entrances of The National Gallery. (Linked to 26/02783/FULL)

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 29 docs

• The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  26/00071/TCA Submitted 7 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  G1 6 x London plane: crown reduce to previous, most recent reduction points

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• National Portrait Gallery 2 St Martin's Place London WC2H 0HE

  22/03956/ADFULL Submitted 16 Jun 2022 50 yards away

  Details of the facing materials including, glazing, elevations and roof plans annotated to show where the materials are to be located pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 9th May 2019 (RN: 19/00456/FULL).

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 11 docs

• National Portrait Gallery 2 St Martin's Place London WC2H 0HE

  22/03898/ADLBC Submitted 15 Jun 2022 50 yards away

  Details of samples of the facing materials including glazing, and elevations and roof plans annotated to show where the materials are to be located and details of proposed decorative schemes to galleries, including lighting pursuant to Condition 4 and 8 (part G) of listed building permission dated 9th May 2019 (RN:19/00457/LBC)

  Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 32 docs

• 26/07528/FULL Awaiting decision

  69 Eaton Place London SW1X 8DF

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

  Received 5 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Full applications
• 26/05200/FULL Decided

  1 The Court House 165 Seymour Place London W1H 4PU

  Installation of waterproofing system to the existing lead flat roofs

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/07521/FULL Awaiting decision

  Flat 18 Harlequin Court 20 Tavistock Street London WC2E 7NZ

  Installation of one external condenser unit

  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)

  Received 3 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Full applications