Planning application
Royal Geographical Society 1 Kensington Gore London SW7 2AR
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Internal alterations to conserve existing fabric, meet new needs, update finishes, and improve lighting.
As published by the council, reference 26/03658/LBC
Application record
- Reference
- 26/03658/LBC
- Type
- Listed Building Consent Application
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 4 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 4 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Knightsbridge & Belgravia
- Postcode
- SW7 2AR
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 5 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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26/05061/LBC Awaiting decision
Royal Geographical Society 1 Kensington Gore London SW7 2AR
Temporary Movable structure (Marquee) installed on the gravelled terrace. (Linked to 26/05060/FULL)
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26/05060/FULL Awaiting decision
Royal Geographical Society 1 Kensington Gore London SW7 2AR
Temporary Movable structure (Marquee) installed on the gravelled terrace. (Linked to 26/05061/LBC)
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26/03921/LBC Awaiting decision
Royal Geographical Society 1 Kensington Gore London SW7 2AR
Temporary (3 month) installation of a non-illuminated photographic artwork to the internal face of the existing glass balustrade at the entrance to the Royal Geographical Society.
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26/03931/ADV Granted
Royal Geographical Society 1 Kensington Gore London SW7 2AR
Temporary (3 month) display of a non-illuminated photographic artwork to the external face of the existing glass balustrade at the entrance to the Royal Geographical Society.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Jun 2026
Received by Westminster
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 30 July 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
Alteration + Repair Architects Agent, an architecture practice registered in London
Active · incorporated 2025 · London
1 application on PlanIndex
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
43 documents on file for this application
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