Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP

1. 25 Aug 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 28 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 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.

This application is with Westminster for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Heritage applications concern listed buildings and conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for works, inside or out, that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. The council weighs harm to the heritage asset against any public benefit of the proposal.

More on heritage and listed buildings applications in our guide

• Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP

  26/05962/LBC Submitted 1 Sep 2026 0m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

  Variation of condition 2 of listed building consent dated 26 March 2024 (RN: 24/00820/LBC) for the: Erect temporary access scaffolding platform at high level in the auditorium to inspect the condition of the plaster ceilings and main cornices. NAMELY, to allow the gantry to remain in place until December 2028.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

• Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP

  26/01816/ADFULL Submitted 20 Mar 2026 0m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~20 May

  Details of handrails pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 10th April 2025 (RN:25/01035/FULL). Linked with 26/01817/ADLBC

  Awaiting decision Full applications 5 docs

• Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP

  26/01817/ADLBC Submitted 19 Mar 2026 0m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~20 May

  Details of handrails pursuant to condition 3 of listed building consent dated 10th April 2025 (RN:25/01036/LBC). Linked with 26/01816/ADFULL

  Awaiting decision Conditions 5 docs

• Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP

  26/01738/FULL Submitted 18 Mar 2026 0m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~13 May

  Installation of a pavement ventilation grille. (Linked to 26/01739/LBC)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 16 docs

• Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP

  26/01739/LBC Submitted 18 Mar 2026 0m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~13 May

  Internal alterations at Basement Level 1 and installation of a pavement ventilation grille. (Linked to 26/01738/FULL)

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 16 docs

• Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP

  26/01717/CLLB Submitted 17 Mar 2026 0m away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~15 May

  Internal refurbishment to create new facilities/mezzanine for the cleaning department within the existing B2 loading bay.

  Awaiting decision 7 docs

• 26/06025/LBC Awaiting decision

  House Of Commons Palace Of Westminster Parliament Square London SW1A 0AA

  Installation of new and replacement electronic equipment within Speaker. (Linked with 26/06024/FULL)

  3 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/05971/LBC Awaiting decision

  House Of Commons Palace Of Westminster Parliament Square London SW1A 0AA

  Automation of door at principal floor level.

  1 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/05962/LBC Awaiting decision

  Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP

  Variation of condition 2 of listed building consent dated 26 March 2024 (RN: 24/00820/LBC) for the: Erect temporary access scaffolding platform at high level in the auditorium to inspect the condition of the plaster ceilings and main cornices. NAMELY, to allow the gantry to remain in place until December 2028.

  1 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/05970/LBC Awaiting decision

  Norman Shaw Building South Victoria Embankment London SW1A 2HZ

  Replacement and installation of 16 electronic access control systems to Norman Shaw South

  1 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/05943/LBC Awaiting decision

  1 Barton Street London SW1P 3NG

  Use of the building as F1(a) Education, along with associated internal and external alterations. (Linked with 26/05942/FULL)

  1 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings