The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

This site has had 25 applications since 2022: 7 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/06597/LBC Awaiting decision

  The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  Refurbishment and repair of Room 9 including replacement of the existing fabric wall covering; removal and replacement of the existing timber flooring; cleaning, repair and conservation of existing Verde di Prato marble skirtings and door surrounds; repair and redecoration of the decorative plaster ceiling and cornice, including revisions to the existing gilding scheme; refurbishment of the existing rooflight and associated roof repairs; temporary removal and reinstatement of external louvre assemblies; and associated mechanical and electrical upgrades including concealed cornice uplighting, replacement lighting equipment and replacement/additional power outlets.

  Submitted 25 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/04136/LBC Decided

  The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  Installation of external condenser units within the western lightwell adjacent to Jubilee Walk at the National Gallery and associated works.

  Submitted 23 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/04135/FULL Decided

  The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  Installation of external condenser units within the western lightwell adjacent to Jubilee Walk at the National Gallery and associated works.

  Submitted 23 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 26/03249/FULL Awaiting decision

  The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  Introduction of extract ventilation at high level within the clerestory, requiring adjustment of modern glazing, introduction of new plant in the rooftop R184 plant room and associated ductwork within the existing roof void, external wall insulation within the Orange Street loading bay to the north wall of Gallery 31, replacement of existing internal louvres with external solar shading fins, modifications and extension of the existing 1980s over-roof structure and replacement of the existing glazing in the over-roofs, replacement of existing lead walkway to perimeter of roofs with new roof membrane, new guarding at roof level, new external metal gantry at the north wall for access to plant equipment. (Linked to 26/03250/LBC)

  Submitted 18 May 2026 Full applications
• 26/03250/LBC Awaiting decision

  The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  Refurbishment works to the Galleries 30 and 31 in the Wilkins Building of the National Gallery including removal of the existing floor grilles and replacement with new cast-iron grilles flush to the adjacent floors, to match adjacent gallery spaces, removal of the existing modern timber floor in Gallery 30 and replacement in new timber boards to match adjacent galleries, refurbishment of remaining floor finishes and stone skirtings, renewal of fabric wall coverings, redecoration of the plaster cornice and coving based on the original design, introduction of extract ventilation at high level within the clerestory, requiring adjustment of modern glazing, introduction of new plant in the rooftop R184 plant room and associated ductwork within the existing roof void for supply and extract ventilation and air conditioning, external wall insulation within the Orange Street loading bay to the north wall of Gallery 31, replacement of existing internal louvres with external solar shading fins, modifications and extension of the existing 1980s over-roof structure and replacement of the existing glazing in the over-roofs, replacement of existing lead walkway to perimeter of roofs with new roof membrane, new guarding at roof level, adjustments to gallery lighting internally and new environmental lighting within the roof void, new external metal gantry at the north wall for access to plant equipment. (Linked to 26/03249/FULL)

  Submitted 18 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02901/LBC Decided

  The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  Reconfiguration and refurbishment of cafe and restaurant WC facilities within the Wilkins Building.

  Decided 16 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02784/LBC Awaiting decision

  The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  Replacement of existing external entrance doors at the St Martins Wing and Portico entrances of The National Gallery. (Linked to 26/02783/FULL)

  Submitted 27 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02783/FULL Awaiting decision

  The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  Replacement of existing external entrance doors at the St Martins Wing and Portico entrances of The National Gallery. (Linked to 26/02784/LBC)

  Submitted 27 Apr 2026 Full applications
• 26/02488/NMA Awaiting decision

  The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  Amendments to planning permission dated 19th December 2022 (RN:22/04894/FULL) for Remodelling of external gates, replacement glazing and adaption and enclosure of the loggia of the Sainsbury Wing. External alterations to the Wilkins Building, including alterations and part removal of railings, lawn and wall, with new entrance on Trafalgar Square to the Research Centre and Members Room. New basement link under Jubilee Walk, including excavation. Public realm works to the north of Trafalgar Square and Jubilee Walk, including new paving, benches, bollards and planting. New window and external alterations to Pigott Education Centre on Orange Street. Namely, relating to internal changes in the Wilkins building, access improvements, minor changes to layout, fire safety works; amends to means and doors and floors; most internal and some external including plant and lightwells; CCTV and refurbishment of windows.

  Submitted 15 Apr 2026 Amendments
• 26/02533/ADLBC Awaiting decision

  The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  Detailed drawings (at scale 1:10 unless otherwise agreed in writing) materials of the following parts of the development within the interior of the Sainsbury Wing, walls, ceilings and details of the all new CCTV and details of the following parts of the development within the interior of the Wilkins Building cornices, skiting, architraves and doors, both those which are intended to be traditional replicas and contemporary additions, general interior finishes, builder's work and other servicing openings and details of the new staircase within the Wilkins Building and details of the new windows to the Wilkins Building (elevations and sections scaled 1:10) pursuant to condition of listed building dated 8th November 2024 (RN:24/06076/LBC )

  Submitted 15 Apr 2026 Conditions

1. 8 Sep 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 15 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 17 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 23 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Decided

   Previously Pending.

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• The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  26/01120/ADFULL Submitted 23 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~20 Apr

  Details of written scheme of investigation addendum for Phase 2, archaeological investigations pursuant to Condition 12 of planning permission dated 19th December 2022 (22/04894/FULL)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 10 docs

• The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  26/02488/NMA Submitted 15 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~10 Jun

  Amendments to planning permission dated 19th December 2022 (RN:22/04894/FULL) for Remodelling of external gates, replacement glazing and adaption and enclosure of the loggia of the Sainsbury Wing. External alterations to the Wilkins Building, including alterations and part removal of railings, lawn and wall, with new entrance on Trafalgar Square to the Research Centre and Members Room. New basement link under Jubilee Walk, including excavation. Public realm works to the north of Trafalgar Square and Jubilee Walk, including new paving, benches, bollards and planting. New window and external alterations to Pigott Education Centre on Orange Street. Namely, relating to internal changes in the Wilkins building, access improvements, minor changes to layout, fire safety works; amends to means and doors and floors; most internal and some external including plant and lightwells; CCTV and refurbishment of windows.

  Awaiting decision Amendments Windows or glazing 117 docs

• The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  26/02533/ADLBC Submitted 15 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~10 Jun

  Detailed drawings (at scale 1:10 unless otherwise agreed in writing) materials of the following parts of the development within the interior of the Sainsbury Wing, walls, ceilings and details of the all new CCTV and details of the following parts of the development within the interior of the Wilkins Building cornices, skiting, architraves and doors, both those which are intended to be traditional replicas and contemporary additions, general interior finishes, builder's work and other servicing openings and details of the new staircase within the Wilkins Building and details of the new windows to the Wilkins Building (elevations and sections scaled 1:10) pursuant to condition of listed building dated 8th November 2024 (RN:24/06076/LBC )

  Awaiting decision Conditions Windows or glazing 48 docs

• The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  26/02487/ADFULL Submitted 15 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~10 Jun

  Details of the all new CCTV and details of the new windows to the Wilkins Building (elevations and sections scaled 1:10) pursuant to condition 6 (iii) and 7 of planning permission dated 19th December 2022 (RN:22/04894/FULL)

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 48 docs

• The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  26/02490/ADV Submitted 15 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~10 Jun

  Display of an internally illuminated digital screen measuring 1.26m x 0.73m.

  Awaiting decision Advertising 15 docs

• The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  26/02489/LBC Submitted 15 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~10 Jun

  Minor amendments to approved scheme including adaptation to doors, stud wall linings, floor, integrated joinery, WCs and accessible facilities in Sainsbury Wing and Wilkins Building, including minor changes to services; new fixings for internal signage and lighting; removal of existing lighting pendent and installation of lighting track; replacement gate panels in the loggia; realignment of decorative columns in the shop and replacement of fanlight in the Sainsbury Wing; adaptation of window and sill and new opening in west wall of the entrance lobby in Wilkins; carved lettering above the entrances to the education centre and the research centre; replacement entrance doors at the education centre.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 251 docs

• 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