Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD Data via plota.co.uk
Consultation
LB/26/01993
Description
Internal refurbishment and conservation works to Gallery 33 and external cassettes and framework to north and south gable windows (amended description) Data via plota.co.uk
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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
Change of materials of maintenance strips at main facade of Waterhouse Building
2025
Approved
Disabled access upgrading works to the North-East Tower Building at the Natural History M…
2025
Approved
Fire safety improvement works to selected doors in west and east basement corridors of Wa…
2024
Approved
Installation of air handling unit and associated pipework on roof of Palaeontology Buildi…
2024
Approved
Installation of glazed downstands on principal, second and fourth floors of Earth Galleri…
2024
Withdrawn
Installation of air handling unit and associated pipework on the roof of the Palaeontolog…
2024
Approved
Installation of security cameras on security lodge located at main entrance within the gr…
2024
Approved
Installation of security cameras on security lodge located at main entrance within the gr…
2024
Approved
Installation of external air-conditioning unit to the east of the back of house area of t…
2024
Approved
Variation of Condition 2 (Re-landscaping of grounds of the Natural History Museum includi…
2022
Approved
Display of advertisements on construction hoarding on Exhibition Road
2022
Refused
Refurbishment of the East Pavilion Gallery and Entrance Corridor to allow for the install…
2022
Approved
Refurbishment of the East Pavilion Gallery and its entrance corridor at the Natural Histo…
2021
Approved
Installation of temporary scaffolding on roof of Hall of Human Biology at the Natural His…
2021
Approved
Installation of Solar PV panels and new plant
2021
Approved
Installation of temporary signage for the Ice Rink 2021/22 event at the east grounds of t…
2021
Approved
Erection of a temporary Ice Rink, Carousel and associated structures in the east grounds…
2020
Approved
Re-landscaping of grounds of the Natural History Museum including development of ancillar…
2020
Approved
Re-landscaping of grounds of the Natural History Museum including development of ancillar…
2021
Approved
Fire safety works to the Waterhouse Building and Earth Galleries
2016
Approved
Painting of bays 2 3 and 4 of the second floor West Balcony soffits and the installation…
2016
Approved
PRUNE 3 x London Plane
2016
Approved
Refurbishment of Fabric and Ventilation at the Waterhouse Gallery including replacement f…
2016
Approved
Refurbishment of Fabric and Ventilation at the Waterhouse Gallery including replacement f…
2016
Approved
Internal refurbishment works at the Ecology Gallery
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
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2025
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Temporary removal of a bay of railings on the east boundary of the NHM adjacent to the Pa…
2025
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Installation of setwork furniture fixings and minor openings to provide power and data su…
2025
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Installation of marketing panels at the East Entrance
2025
Approved
Science Museum, Exhibition Road, London, SW7 2DD
Replacement of single glazed Crittall windows with like-for-like double glazed Crittall u…
2025
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Bus Stop outside Natural History Museum, Queen's Gate, London, SW7 5HE
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2024
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The Vault, First Floor, Waterhouse Building, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, LONDON, SW7 5BD
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2024
Withdrawn
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Installation of two security cameras on the security lodge located at the main entrance w…
2024
Withdrawn
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Installation of two security cameras on the security lodge located at the main entrance w…
2023
Approved
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Installation of external cladding and replacement of existing windows on Palaeontology Bu…
2023
Approved
Museum, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, LONDON, SW7 5BD
Installation of external cladding and replacement of existing windows on Palaeontology Bu…
2022
Refused
Entrance to South Kensington Station, located between The Science Museum and the Dyson Building of Design Engineering (Imperial College), Exhibition Road, LONDON, SW7 2DD.
Installation of archway to Science Museum underground entrance opposite to Hyde Park Chap…
2022
Refused
Entrance to South Kensington Station, located between The Science Museum and the Dyson Building of Design Engineering (Imperial College), Exhibition Road, LONDON, SW7 2DD
Installation of archway to Science Museum underground entrance opposite to Hyde Park Chap…
2023
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Installation of plaque on eastern fa?ade of the Waterhouse Building; and other associated…
2023
Approved
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Refurbishment works to the Mammals Hall at the Natural History Museum, including: mainten…
2023
Science Museum, Queensgate Entrance, Exhibition Road, LONDON, SW7 2DD
Replacement of antennas and ancillary items. The replacement antennas will be in the same…
2021
Approved
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Installation of a temporary structure by Mizzi Studio on the pedestrian highway outside T…
2019
Approved
Highway adjacent to Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, LONDON, SW7 5BD
Installation on footway of cycle hire docking station comprising of 27 docking points and…
2019
Science Museum, Exhibition Road, LONDON, SW7 2DD
Removal and replacement of six antennas, one new GPS antenna and associated development w…
2019
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The upgrade of the existing radio equipment to provide improved network services and data…
2017
Withdrawn
Science Museum, Exhibition Road, LONDON, SW7 2DD
Conversion of disused exhibition space on levels 4 & 5 into multi-purpose conference and…
2016
Approved
Science Museum, Exhibition Road, LONDON, SW7 2DD
Replacement of two window panels to north elevation with ventilation louvres; addition of…
2017
Approved
Science Museum, Exhibition Road, LONDON, SW7 2DD
Removal of 6no. antennas to be replaced by 6no. new antennas on new offset brackets on su…
2016
Approved
Museum, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, LONDON, SW7 5BD
Installation of external non-illuminated east, west and central hoardings consisting of 1…
2016
Approved
Museum, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, LONDON, SW7 5BD
Erection of temporary Ice Rink and associated structures for the period of 27/10/16 to 08…
Kensington and Chelsea
Planning Authority Score
5/10
Average
#144 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Kensington and Chelsea ranks #186 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Kensington and Chelsea decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #62 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #109 of 292
59%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #186 of 292
40%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #148 of 292
94%
Minor dwellings approved
578 decided (1-9 homes)
87%
Change of use approved
60 decided
2,381
Total decisions
166 refused in 2025