The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

This site has had 24 applications since 2022: 6 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/06130/ADV Decided

  The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  Display of non illuminated hoarding advertisements measuring 12.5m X 3.6m, 6.6m X 3.6m, 12.6m X 3.6m, 12.6m X 3.6m and 7.8m X 3.6m along Jubilee Walk and part of the northern terrace.

  Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 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 Awaiting decision

  The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

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

  Submitted 1 May 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. 25 Sep 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 1 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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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

  26/06130/ADV Submitted 8 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~10 Nov

  Display of non illuminated hoarding advertisements measuring 12.5m X 3.6m, 6.6m X 3.6m, 12.6m X 3.6m, 12.6m X 3.6m and 7.8m X 3.6m along Jubilee Walk and part of the northern terrace.

  Decided Advertising

• The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

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

  83% historically approved · decision due ~10 Jun

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

  Awaiting decision Advertising 15 docs

• 26/06606/LBC Awaiting decision

  1C Gerald Road London SW1W 9EH

  Removal of a non-original modern fireplace and chimneybreast at first floor level.

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/06596/LBC Awaiting decision

  56 Clifton Hill London NW8 0QG

  Removal and replacement of non-original side extensions, new single storey rear extension. Internal refurbishment including regularisation of the interior layout to form a single-family dwellinG. (Linked with 26/06595/FULL)

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/06559/LBC Awaiting decision

  Venture House 27 - 29 Glasshouse Street London W1B 5DF

  Infilling of an existing window at first floor level and associated works, in connection with the Phase 2 proposals approved under (RN 24/02163/LBC) and (RN 25/08966/LBC).

  Received 24 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/06561/LBC Awaiting decision

  55 Wimpole Street London W1G 8YL

  Removal of existing Luxcrete/glazed pavement-light panels and associated metal surrounds; installation of a continuous waterproofing system beneath the entrance landing; associated structural repairs; temporary lifting and reinstatement of existing stone entrance steps; and reinstatement of the mosaic entrance surface to match the existing design and appearance. (Linked to 26/06560/FULL)

  Received 24 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/06576/LBC Awaiting decision

  New Zealand House 80 Haymarket London SW1Y 4TE

  Application of a masonry tint at Level 19 of New Zealand House.

  Received 24 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings