Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP Data via plota.co.uk
26/02881/LBC - Listed Building Consent Application
Pending
Proposal
Installation of replacement auditorium audio equipment, including replacement loudspeaker arrays, installation of additional speaker units and associated infrastructure, formation of three new openings within the aluminium velarium ceiling, and associated fixing and suspension works. Data via plota.co.uk
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Application progress
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Received
1 May 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.
Documents 14
Statements & assessments 1
Plans & drawings 3
Application forms 2
Consultation & comments 4
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Important details
- Council
- Westminster
- Application type
- Listed Building Consent Application
- Postcode
- SW7 2AP
- Received
- 1 May 2026
- Validated
- 1 May 2026
- Ward
- Knightsbridge & Belgravia
- Case officer
- Track to view
- Target decision
- 26 Jun 2026
- Applicant
- Track to view
- Agent
- Feilden+Mawson
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14903155
- Press notice
- 20 May 2026
- 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
Approved
High-level plaster repairs and associated remedial works across multiple bays within the…
2025
Approved
Removal of internal timber partition and replacement with new partition incorporating a p…
2025
Approved
Replacement of the east porch zinc roof with new and replacement of the associated 4 roof…
2025
Adjustments to finishes on external step landings and installation of new demountable han…
2025
Adjustments to finishes on external step landings and installation of new demountable han…
2024
Approved
Erect temporary access scaffolding platform at high level in the auditorium to inspect th…
2023
Approved
Upgrade of CCTV surveillance system, including replacement of all existing fittings. Link…
2023
Approved
Upgrade of CCTV surveillance system, including replacement of all existing fittings.
2023
Approved
Temporary display of a non-illuminated inflatable chimp measuring 9m x 12.195m from 09 Ju…
2022
Approved
Installation of external lighting (lamp posts) for the 2 bust niches on the north porche…
2022
Approved
Alterations in connection with conversion of an existing room at Basement 1 Level to crea…
2022
Approved
Installation of LED light fittings onto the north side of the 1851 Great Exhibition Memor…
2022
Approved
Installation of LED light fittings onto the north side of the 1851 Great Exhibition Memor…
2022
Installation of external lighting (lamp posts) for the 4 no bust niches on the north and…
2021
Approved
Temporary installation of a performance venue and associated works outside the Royal Albe…
2021
Approved
Installation of non-illuminated sign on the access ramp at Door 8.
2021
Approved
Installation of four new busts to the upper twin niches of the south porch and north porc…
2021
Approved
Installation of four new busts to the upper twin niches of the south porch and north porc…
2021
Approved
Temporary installation of four non-illuminated reversible vinyl signs and two LED screens…
2021
Approved
Display of two static projected logos measuring 5m x 2.5m onto the north-west and north-e…
2016
Approved
Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission dated 16 September 2015 (RN: 15/06079/FUL…
2016
Approved
Variation of Condition 1 of listed building consent dated 16 September 2015 (RN: 15/06080…
2016
Approved
Erection of temporary scaffolding around the North Porch to facilitate replacement of the…
2016
Approved
Internal alterations to bars, bridge link and stairs. Installation of an enclosed plant a…
2016
Approved
Internal alterations including addition and extension of steps to 19 Loggia Boxes at grou…
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Internal alterations and refurbishment.
2024
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Internal and external alterations to Flat 7 including installation of air conditioning at…
2024
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Internal and external alterations to Flat 7 including installation of air conditioning at…
2024
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Installation of new flooring throughout.
2024
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Replacement of existing single glazed timber windows with new timber single glazed window…
2024
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Westminster
Planning Authority Score
3.7/10
Below average
#209 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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.
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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
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Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP