Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD

Consultation LB/26/02221
Date received
15 Apr 2026
Date validated
15 Apr 2026
Postcode
SW7 5BD

Description

Listed Building Consent for the installation of window actuators and the refurbishment of existing windows within the Human Evolution exhibition area of the Earth Galleries at the Natural History Museum.

Kensington and Chelsea
Planning Authority Score
4.9/10
Below average
#146 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Kensington and Chelsea ranks #180 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

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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
59%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #180 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