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Royal Geographical Society 1 Kensington Gore London SW7 2AR

Awaiting decision Westminster 26/03658/LBC Listed Building Consent Application

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 9 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/07272/LBC Awaiting decision

    Royal Geographical Society 1 Kensington Gore London SW7 2AR

    Installation of 1 temporary structures (marquee) on the gravelled terrace above basement level. (Linked with 26/07271/FULL)

    Submitted 23 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/07271/FULL Awaiting decision

    Royal Geographical Society 1 Kensington Gore London SW7 2AR

    Installation of marquee structure on the gravelled terrace above basement level for a temporary period from the 3rd December 2026 to the14th December 2026.

    Submitted 23 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/06096/FULL Awaiting decision

    Royal Geographical Society 1 Kensington Gore London SW7 2AR

    Installation of 2 temporary structures (marquees) on the gravelled terrace. (Linked with 26/06097/LBC)

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/06097/LBC Awaiting decision

    Royal Geographical Society 1 Kensington Gore London SW7 2AR

    Installation of 2 temporary structures (marquees) on the gravelled terrace which was designed & built above the installation of basement level archives in 2000. (Linked with 26/06096/FULL) No alteration to the fabric of the building, the marquees will be placed on top of the existing gravel terrace.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/05061/LBC Withdrawn

    Royal Geographical Society 1 Kensington Gore London SW7 2AR

    Erection of a single-storey garden marquee measuring 24m x 6m x 3.8m, located on the gravelled terrace, for a temporary period from 28 August to 8 September 2026.

    Submitted 28 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/05060/FULL Withdrawn

    Royal Geographical Society 1 Kensington Gore London SW7 2AR

    Erection of a single-storey garden marquee measuring 24m x 6m x 3.8m, located on the gravelled terrace, for a temporary period from 28 August to 8 September 2026. (Linked to 26/05061/LBC)

    Submitted 28 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 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.

    Submitted 15 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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.

    Decided 17 Jun 2026 Advertising

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 4 Jun 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 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 91 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

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Documents

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

43 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 119 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 Geographical Society 1 Kensington Gore London SW7 2AR

    26/03931/ADV Submitted 15 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    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.

    Granted Advertising 11 docs

  • Flats 49 To 86 Albert Hall Mansions Kensington Gore London SW7 2AG

    26/04458/ADLBC Submitted 3 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    89% historically approved · decision due ~28 Aug

    Details of sample panel of cleaned facade pursuant to condition 3 of listed building consent dated 19th May 2025 (25/00253/LBC)

    Decided

  • Royal Geographical Society 1 Kensington Gore London SW7 2AR

    26/07272/LBC Submitted 23 Oct 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~23 Dec

    Installation of 1 temporary structures (marquee) on the gravelled terrace above basement level. (Linked with 26/07271/FULL)

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

  • Royal Geographical Society 1 Kensington Gore London SW7 2AR

    26/07271/FULL Submitted 23 Oct 2026 50 yards away

    88% historically approved · decision due ~23 Dec

    Installation of marquee structure on the gravelled terrace above basement level for a temporary period from the 3rd December 2026 to the14th December 2026.

    Awaiting decision Full applications

  • Royal Geographical Society 1 Kensington Gore London SW7 2AR

    26/06096/FULL Submitted 7 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    88% historically approved · decision due ~3 Dec

    Installation of 2 temporary structures (marquees) on the gravelled terrace. (Linked with 26/06097/LBC)

    Awaiting decision Full applications

  • Royal Geographical Society 1 Kensington Gore London SW7 2AR

    26/06097/LBC Submitted 7 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~3 Dec

    Installation of 2 temporary structures (marquees) on the gravelled terrace which was designed & built above the installation of basement level archives in 2000. (Linked with 26/06096/FULL) No alteration to the fabric of the building, the marquees will be placed on top of the existing gravel terrace.

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

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    Excavation of single-storey basement, internal reconfiguration and installation of modern services. (Linked with 26/07470/FULL)

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    Minor internal works comprising redecoration and upgrades to lighting, flooring and bathroom and kitchen facilities, together with external works including new lighting and signage.

    Received 3 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings