The French Institute, Queensberry Place, London, SW7 2DT

Consultation LB/26/02016
Date received
1 Apr 2026
Date validated
1 Apr 2026
Postcode
SW7 2DT

Description

Refurbishment of largest (Cine Lumiere 1) of two cinema auditoriums (last refurbished 2009). Works include:- new wall and floor finishes; new acoustic fire doors to exterior; a new entrance lobby with acoustic doors with refurbished DDA WC and an additional public WC; new cinema seating; accent lighting and new window blinds. Existing (non-original) front wall to 2nd floor Projection Room is to be pushed back away from the screen to re-instate a single row of seats on the balcony.

4.8/10
Planning Authority Score
#155 of 282

Kensington and Chelsea is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #189 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Kensington and Chelsea decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #62 of 282
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #106 of 282
62%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #189 of 282
40%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #144 of 282
94%
Minor dwellings approved
578 decided (1-9 homes)
87%
Change of use approved
60 decided
2,381
Total decisions
166 refused in 2025