The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN Data via plota.co.uk

26/02487/ADFULL - Approval of Details (Full PP) Approved
Admin / proceduralExtensions & alterations

Proposal

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) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
15 Apr 2026
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Approved
3 Jun 2026

Approved on 3 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

Documents 51

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF APPR. OF DETAILS-FULL RESMAT [PE] Decision Notice · 3 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF DELEGATED REPORT Report · 3 Jun 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 44

PDF SW BASEMENT FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING SCOPE PLAN Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF CEILING DETAILS - CORNICES PROFILES FOR NEW OR REPAIRED CORNICES Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF INTERNAL DOOR TYPES - GLAZED DOORS Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF INTERNAL DOOR TYPES - SHEET 3 Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF INTERNAL DOOR TYPES - SHEET 1 Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF INTERNAL DOOR TYPES - SHEET 2 Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF INTERNAL DOOR TYPES - W-ID-11 - ARTIST STUDIO Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF INTERNAL DOOR TYPES - D-W0-001-G161 Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF INTERNAL DOOR TYPES - D-W0-005-G161 - ART LIFT DOOR Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED GROUND & FIRST FLOORS PLAN - DOORS Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED LOWER GROUND FLOOR PLAN - DOORS Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - DOORS Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF GROUND FLOOR PROPOSED SKIRTING TYPE SCOPE Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF TYPICAL SKIRTING DETAILS Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF BASEMENT PROPOSED SKIRTING TYPE SCOPE Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF LOWER GROUND FLOOR PROPOSED SKIRTING TYPE SCOPE Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED WILKINS GROUND FLOOR RCP Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF CEILING DETAILS - ACOUSTIC RAFTS Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED WILKINS LOWER GROUND FLOOR RCP Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED WILKINS BASEMENT RCP Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED WILKINS GROUND FLOOR - FLOOR TYPE PLAN Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED WILKINS LOWER GROUND FLOOR - FLOOR TYPE PLAN Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED WILKINS BASEMENT - FLOOR TYPE PLAN Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF TYPICAL BLINDS Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF ENTRANCE SCANNERS Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF DIGITAL SCREENS Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF FCU JOINERY Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF GRILLES Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF RECEPTION JOINERY Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF GROUND FLOOR PROPOSED WALL FINISHES SCOPE Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF BASEMENT PROPOSED WALL FINISHES SCOPE Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF LOWER GROUND FLOOR PROPOSED WALL FINISHES SCOPE Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED WILKINS GROUND FLOOR PLAN - BWIC Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED WILKINS BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - BWIC Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED WILKINS LOWER GROUND FLOOR PLAN - BWIC Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF ARCHITECTURAL METALWORK - LINK STAIR - TYPICAL DETAILS Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF ARCHITECTURAL METALWORK - GUARDING - TYPICAL DETAILS Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF LINK STAIR - PLAN VIEWS Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Drawing Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF EXTERNAL CCTV LOCATIONS - SOUTH WEST ELEVATION Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED INTERNAL FIXED GLAZED SCREENS Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF WILKINS PROPOSED EXTERNAL WINDOW Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF WILKINS SECONDARY GLAZING DETAILS - STUDY ROOM Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PLANNING CONDITIONS ISSUE SHEET Drawing · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM REDACTED Application Form · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗

Other documents 4

PDF ACK-APPROVAL OF DETAILS APPL. Background Papers · 1 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION Other · 20 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF ATTACHMENT SUMMARY Background Papers · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF COVER LETTER Background Papers · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Westminster
Application type
Approval of Details (Full PP)
Postcode
WC2N 5DN
Received
15 Apr 2026
Validated
15 Apr 2026
Ward
St James's
Case officer
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Target decision
10 Jun 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
3 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
The Planning Lab

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14825748
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

50 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025
Installation of new ventilation plant on the second floor roof of the Conservation Studio…
25/06612/LBC
2025
Installation of new ventilation plant on the second floor roof of the Conservation Studio…
25/06611/FULL
2025 Approved
Internal alterations to the Lecture Theatre and Green Room to support new AV/IT equipment…
25/03998/LBC
2025 Approved
Display of floor vinyl graphics for a temporary period from 09 June 2025 to 01 September…
25/03975/ADV
2025
Installation of two new totems and wayfinding signage to the entrance of the Supporters H…
25/02444/LBC
2025
Display of two non illuminated totem signs measuring 1.4m x 0.545m, 1.665m x 0.545m and t…
25/02449/ADV
2025
Installation of two new totems and wayfinding signage to the entrance of the Supporters H…
25/02448/FULL
2025
Installation of external cornice lighting along the parapet of the Wilkins building and t…
25/02162/LBC
2025
Installation of external cornice lighting along the parapet of the Wilkins building and t…
25/02161/FULL
2025
Internal stone carving at the foot of the Grand Stair within the National Gallery
25/01983/LBC
2025
Removal of vent and block up with stone indent repair to allow carving and carving of let…
25/01401/LBC
2025
Display of non- iluminated fascia sign measuring 0.14m x 3.80m. (Linked with 25/01401/LBC)
25/01402/ADV
2025
Removal of the blockwork partitions to the south to open up the space; new wall to former…
25/01366/LBC
2025
Installation of lighting along the parapet of the Wilkins building and the Sainsbury Wing…
25/00863/LBC
2025
Installation of lighting along the parapet of the Wilkins building and the Sainsbury Wing…
25/00862/FULL
2024
Display of surface mounted digital screen adjacent to the main entrance on Orange Street…
24/08937/ADV
2024
Installation of surface mounted digital screen adjacent to the main entrance on Orange St…
24/08932/LBC
2024
Display of two internally illuminated digital screen totem signs each measuring 0.781m X…
24/08876/ADV
2024
Display of two non illuminated carved fascia signs measuring 0.59m x 0.97m, 0.14m x 5.16m…
24/08317/ADV
2024
External stone carved letterings to main entrance on Orange Street. (Linked with 24/08317…
24/08315/LBC
2016 Approved
Erection of over-roofs to roofs R13, 39 and 169 to remove the sumps and divert rainwater…
16/06152/LBC
2016 Approved
Display of non illuminated hoarding measuring to 49.3m by 9m in total from the 5th Septem…
16/06822/ADV
2016 Approved
Internal alterations.
16/04984/LBC
2016 Approved
Installation of two sets of new double doors within the West Entrance, Entrance Lobby.
16/03926/LBC
2016 Approved
Display of hoarding measuring to 49.3m by 9m in total from the 23rd May 2016 until the 9t…
16/02418/ADV
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Westminster
Planning Authority Score
3.7/10
Below average
#209 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Westminster is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #227 out of 292. Only 27% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Westminster is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 79% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 79% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Westminster decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #200 of 292
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #279 of 292
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #227 of 292
27%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #43 of 292
86%
Minor dwellings approved
14 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
140 decided
4,828
Total decisions
669 refused in 2025
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings