Planning application
Royal College Of Art Kensington Gore London SW7 2EU
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Erection of temporary scaffolding, including loading gantry, protection fan, emergency stair, and hoist, to facilitate the RCA Together works at the RCA South Kensington Campus, and associated making good.
As published by the council, reference 26/05534/LBC
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05534/LBC
- Category
- Heritage and listed buildings
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 13 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 13 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- SW7 2EU
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 11 applications since 2025: 3 approved, 0 refused.
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26/00674/CLLB Granted
Royal College Of Art Kensington Gore London SW7 2EU
Series of investigative works to the Henry Moore Gallery, and the demolition of a wall in the Darwin building.
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25/08263/ADFULL Awaiting decision
Royal College Of Art Kensington Gore London SW7 2EU
Detailed drawings of the typical louvred panel in context of existing window frames (at scale 1:10) pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 30th April 2025 (RN:25/01565/FULL)
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25/08411/ADLBC Awaiting decision
Royal College Of Art Kensington Gore London SW7 2EU
Detailed drawings of the typical louvred panel in context of existing window frames (at scale 1:10) pursuant to condition 4 of listed building dated 30th April 2025 (RN:25/01566/LBC)
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25/08087/ADLBC Awaiting decision
Royal College Of Art Kensington Gore London SW7 2EU
Detailed drawings of the new dry riser inlet including materials pursuant to condition 3 of listed building dated 30th April 2025 (RN:25/01566/LBC)
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25/07999/ADFULL Awaiting decision
Royal College Of Art Kensington Gore London SW7 2EU
Detailed drawings of the new dry riser inlet including materials pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 30th April 2025 (RN:25/01565/FULL )
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25/07839/TCA Awaiting decision
Royal College Of Art Kensington Gore London SW7 2EU
T1 Ginkgo - To crown reduce back to previous points removing approximately 2 meters from the branch tips.
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25/07147/FULL Awaiting decision
Royal College Of Art Kensington Gore London SW7 2EU
Roof extension to Gulbenkian building; reinstatement of main entrance with new glazed opening and associated access ramp; new bridge link between Darwin and Frayling buildings; extension and new external link stair to Frayling building; reinstatement and refurbishment of Darwin glasshouse structure; alterations to entrance on Jay Mews; installation of plant to roof of Darwin building; repair works to building facades and roofs including removal of RAAC and replacement roofs to the Henry Moore Gallery and Stevens building; refurbishment of roof terraces including new edge protection; landscaping works including seating and planters.
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25/07148/LBC Awaiting decision
Royal College Of Art Kensington Gore London SW7 2EU
Roof extension to Gulbenkian building; reinstatement of main entrance with new glazed opening and associated access ramp; new bridge link between Darwin and Frayling buildings; extension and new external link stair to Frayling building; refurbishment and reinstatement of Darwin glasshouse structure; alterations to entrance on Jay Mews; installation of plant to roof of Darwin building; repair works to building facades and roofs including removal of RAAC and replacement roofs to the Henry Moore Gallery and Stevens building; refurbishment of roof terraces including new edge protection; landscaping works including seating and planters.
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25/06041/ADFULL Granted
Royal College Of Art Kensington Gore London SW7 2EU
Details of a sample of the solar film as installed for inspection on site pursuant to Condition 5 of planning permission dated 30 April 2025 (RN: 25/01565/FULL).
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25/06211/ADLBC Granted
Royal College Of Art Kensington Gore London SW7 2EU
Details of a sample of the solar film as installed for inspection on site pursuant to Condition 4 of listed building dated 30 April 2025 (RN: 25/01566/LBC).
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Aug 2026
Received by Westminster
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20 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 8 October 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 61 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
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 87 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About heritage and listed building applications
Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.
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Royal College Of Art Kensington Gore London SW7 2EU
87% historically approved · decision due ~30 Dec
Detailed drawings of the new dry riser inlet including materials pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 30th April 2025 (RN:25/01565/FULL )
Awaiting decision Full applications 7 docs -
Royal College Of Art Kensington Gore London SW7 2EU
Details of a sample of the solar film as installed for inspection on site pursuant to Condition 5 of planning permission dated 30 April 2025 (RN: 25/01565/FULL).
Granted Full applications 10 docs -
Royal College Of Art Kensington Gore London SW7 2EU
87% historically approved · decision due ~7 Jan
Detailed drawings of the typical louvred panel in context of existing window frames (at scale 1:10) pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 30th April 2025 (RN:25/01565/FULL)
Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 7 docs -
Royal College Of Art Kensington Gore London SW7 2EU
90% historically approved · decision due ~30 Dec
Detailed drawings of the new dry riser inlet including materials pursuant to condition 3 of listed building dated 30th April 2025 (RN:25/01566/LBC)
Awaiting decision Conditions 7 docs -
Royal College Of Art Kensington Gore London SW7 2EU
Details of a sample of the solar film as installed for inspection on site pursuant to Condition 4 of listed building dated 30 April 2025 (RN: 25/01566/LBC).
Granted Conditions 10 docs -
Royal College Of Art Kensington Gore London SW7 2EU
90% historically approved · decision due ~7 Jan
Detailed drawings of the typical louvred panel in context of existing window frames (at scale 1:10) pursuant to condition 4 of listed building dated 30th April 2025 (RN:25/01566/LBC)
Awaiting decision Conditions Windows or glazing 7 docs
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