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Royal Geographical Society 1 Kensington Gore London SW7 2AR

Granted Westminster 26/03931/ADV Advert Application (ADV)

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

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.

As published by the council, reference 26/03931/ADV

Application record

Reference
26/03931/ADV
Type
Advert Application (ADV)
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Application Permitted
Received
15 Jun 2026
Validated
15 Jun 2026
Decided
17 Jun 2026
Ward
Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Decision by
Delegated Decision
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.

  • 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)

    Submitted 28 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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)

    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
  • 26/03658/LBC Awaiting decision

    Royal Geographical Society 1 Kensington Gore London SW7 2AR

    Internal alterations to conserve existing fabric, meet new needs, update finishes, and improve lighting.

    Submitted 4 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 15 Jun 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 17 Jun 2026

    Decision issued: Application Permitted

  3. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

astudio Ltd. Agent

2 applications on PlanIndex

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Documents

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

11 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Westminster granted permission on 17 June 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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  • Royal Geographical Society 1 Kensington Gore London SW7 2AR

    26/03658/LBC Submitted 4 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~30 Jul

    Internal alterations to conserve existing fabric, meet new needs, update finishes, and improve lighting.

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 43 docs
  • Royal Geographical Society 1 Kensington Gore London SW7 2AR

    26/05061/LBC Submitted 28 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~25 Sep

    Temporary Movable structure (Marquee) installed on the gravelled terrace. (Linked to 26/05060/FULL)

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 20 docs
  • Royal Geographical Society 1 Kensington Gore London SW7 2AR

    26/05060/FULL Submitted 28 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    87% historically approved · decision due ~25 Sep

    Temporary Movable structure (Marquee) installed on the gravelled terrace. (Linked to 26/05061/LBC)

    Awaiting decision Full applications 19 docs
  • Royal Geographical Society 1 Kensington Gore London SW7 2AR

    26/03921/LBC Submitted 15 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~10 Aug

    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.

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs
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    26/04458/ADLBC Submitted 3 Jul 2026 50 yards away

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  • Albert Hall Mansions Kensington Gore London SW7 2AN

    26/01868/LBC Submitted 23 Mar 2026 100 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~27 May

    Removal and replacement of one set of external steps leading to basement lightwell from street level; repairs to adjoining vaults. (Linked to 26/01867/FULL)

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    Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Advertising
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    Display of non-illuminated screen-printed signage to the fabric and valance of retractable canvas awning.

    Received 7 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • 26/05573/ADV Decided

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    Received 11 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Advertising