Royal Festival Hall South Bank London SE1 8XX

Pending 26/01514/NMC
Council
Date received
19 May 2026
Date validated
19 May 2026
Postcode
SE1 8XX

Description

Application for a non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission 25/04001/NMC (Demolition/replacement of existing extension, and reconfiguration of unit 8 including change of use of storage area to Use Class E, together with enclosing the remaining space beneath the railway arches with slimline metal framed glazed screen with pivot doors, new slatted timber and metal facade to service wall, the replacement of doors to the side of the elevation with glazed bi-folding doors , and the relocation of the entrance doors, plus the creation of an outdoor seating area with associated public realm works.) Granted on 23.03.2026 Amendment Sought: Material finish and door specification

Lambeth
Planning Authority Score
2.9/10
Poor
#238 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Lambeth ranks #173 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. 46% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Lambeth is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 83% approved vs 90% nationally
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Lambeth decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #260 of 292
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #256 of 292
61%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #173 of 292
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #194 of 292
51%
Minor dwellings approved
53 decided (1-9 homes)
88%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
40%
Change of use approved
52 decided
1,725
Total decisions
347 refused in 2025