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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 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  • 26/05061/LBC Withdrawn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
  • 26/03658/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

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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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Nearby applications

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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

    26/07272/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

  • 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

    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.

    Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings 20 docs
    Small domestic

In Westminster

  • 26/07474/ADV Awaiting decision

    456 - 459 Strand London WC2R 0RG

    Display of non illuminated fascia sign measuring 4.3m X 0.9m, 5.1m X 0.9m, externally illuminated fascia sign 4.5m X 0.9m, externally illuminated projecting sign 0.8m X 0.65m, non illuminated 3mm vinyl measuring 2m X 2.6m, 0.8m X 1.7m and internally illuminated New digital/connected Screen 0.8m X 1.6m

    Received 3 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Advertising
  • 26/07436/ADV Awaiting decision

    Unit 1 123 Bayswater Road London W2 3JH

    Display of 2 x externally illuminated fascias signs each measuring 0.335m x 1.00m.

    Received 2 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Advertising
  • 26/07441/ADV Awaiting decision

    2 Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0HH

    Display of externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 10.34m X 2.9m and externally illuminated festoon lights cable measuring 0.04m X 7.5m

    Received 2 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Advertising
  • 26/07429/ADV Awaiting decision

    24 - 25 Mount Street London W1K 2RR

    Display of Christmas decorations to the front facade at ground floor level for a temporary period from 18 December 2026 to 9 January 2027.

    Received 2 Nov, published by the council 4 Nov 2026 Advertising
  • 26/07439/ADV Awaiting decision

    5 - 6 Leicester Square London WC2H 7NA

    Display of internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 3.25m X 1.132m and 14.5m X 1.132m

    Received 2 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Advertising