Royal Geographical Society 1 Kensington Gore London SW7 2AR

This site has had 9 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 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• 26/05061/LBC Withdrawn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• 26/05060/FULL Withdrawn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
• 26/03931/ADV Granted

  Royal Geographical Society 1 Kensington Gore London SW7 2AR

  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.

  Decided 17 Jun 2026 Advertising
• 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

1. 23 Oct 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 28 Oct 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 December 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 91 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• 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

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 119 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 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

• Royal Geographical Society 1 Kensington Gore London SW7 2AR

  26/05060/FULL Submitted 28 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  88% 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. (Linked to 26/05061/LBC)

  Withdrawn Full applications 19 docs
  Small domestic

• Royal Geographical Society 1 Kensington Gore London SW7 2AR

  26/03921/LBC Submitted 15 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~10 Aug

  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.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs

• 26/07529/LBC Awaiting decision

  69 Eaton Place London SW1X 8DF

  Installation of new water supply works at the rear courtyard. (Linke with 26/07528/FULL)

  Received 5 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/07509/LBC Awaiting decision

  Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

  Replacement of existing security lighting to the Buckingham Palace Forecourt with 80 compact LED spotlights installed within the lantern clusters across 10 principal piers, with associated concealed cabling and reversible fixings. (Linked with 26/07508/FULL)

  Received 4 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/07473/LBC Awaiting decision

  Flat 3 82 New Cavendish Street London W1G 9TA

  Replacement windows to second floor level with vacuum, double glazing windows. (Linked with 26/07472/FULL)

  Received 3 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/07471/LBC Awaiting decision

  12 Queen Anne's Gate London SW1H 9AA

  Excavation of single-storey basement, internal reconfiguration and installation of modern services. (Linked with 26/07470/FULL)

  Received 3 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/07461/LBC Awaiting decision

  1 Savile Row London W1S 3JR

  Minor internal works comprising redecoration and upgrades to lighting, flooring and bathroom and kitchen facilities, together with external works including new lighting and signage.

  Received 3 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings