British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG Data via plota.co.uk

REGISTERED 2026/2423/P
Admin / procedural
Council
Camden 3.2/10
Date received
17 Jun 2026
Date validated
17 Jun 2026
Postcode
WC1B 3DG

Description

Details of post investigation assessment (archaeology) required by Condition 4c of planning permission 2023/1848/P dated 17/07/2024 for Erection of new two storey building, plus basement and associated works to provide plant and welfare accommodation ancillary to the Museum following demolition of existing building and two storey structures on East Road (to the rear of 9-11 Montague Street and 43 Russell Square) 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

2022 Approved
Installation of donor plaque above the north door and remedial works behind the architrav…
2022/0859/L
2021 Approved
Temporary retention of audio guide and ticketing desks on East and West of the Great Cour…
2021/2162/L
2018 Approved
Installation of security blocks outside the northern entrance on Montague Place in associ…
2018/5342/P
2021 Approved
Upgrading of four existing fire doors in East and West Residences and King Edward Buildin…
2021/3197/L
2021 Approved
Laser cleaning to remove gypsum build-up on central pediment frieze (Progress of Civilisa…
2021/0093/L
2020 Approved
Installation of replacement plant within the existing acoustic enclosure plus increased h…
2020/5454/P
2016 Approved
Erection of a single storey structure in the front forecourt to provide an external searc…
2016/2524/P
2020 Approved
Variation to condition 2 (approved drawings) of listed building consent 2019/6434/L dated…
2020/2653/L
2020 Approved
Installation of fire door between Gallery 60 and heavy goods lift, Level 6 North Range.
2020/1682/L
2020 Approved
Installation of a new exterior roof access hatch in the roof void above the Greek and Rom…
2020/0280/L
2020 Approved
Installation of a new exterior roof access hatch in the roof void above the Greek and Rom…
2020/0043/P
2019 Approved
Installation of chiller unit plant at roof level (level 6a), replacement of ductwork, new…
2019/6434/L
2019 Approved
Installation of chiller unit plant at roof level (level 6a), replacement of ductwork, new…
2019/6311/P
2019 Approved
Roof alterations including replacement of existing copper roofs with new copper roof at t…
2019/5640/L
2019 Approved
Roof alterations, including replacement of existing copper roofs with new copper roof at…
2019/5569/P
2019 Approved
IN GROUNDS EAST: 1 x Lime (T9) - Reduce south west crown to give 1m clearance to adjacent…
2019/3032/T
2018 Approved
Retention of audio guide and ticketing desks in the south-east and south-west sections of…
2018/4833/L
2018 Approved
Installation of ventilation extract point and a louvre extract from existing WC.
2018/1757/P
2018 Approved
Internal alterations to the existing kitchenette within the Panizzi Suite to create WCs a…
2018/1426/L
2017 Approved
External and internal works to galleries 42-46 including installation of 3 new windows on…
2017/1857/L
2016 Approved
Internal and external alterations including replacement of existing copper, uninsulated f…
2016/0462/L
2016 Approved
Replacement of existing copper, uninsulated flat roof and single glazed skylights, with n…
2016/0498/P
2016 Approved
Installation of 23, 3 metre high poles and attached perimeter detector devices.
2016/0422/P
2016 Approved
Installation of 23, 3 metre high poles and attached perimeter detector devices.
2016/1617/L
2016 Approved
Installation of electronic access control measures on existing doors within the museum
2016/0796/L
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2024 Approved
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2024 Approved
British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1E 7JW
Installation of temporary internal secondary glazing for 3 no. windows to Level 1 of the…
2024/5322/L
2024 Approved
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2024/4979/L
2024 Approved
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2024/3972/L
2024 Approved
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2024 Approved
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2024/3942/L
2023 Approved
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2023/4903/L
2023 Approved
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2024 Approved
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Installation of new and replacement external lighting to the British Museum estate.
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2024 Approved
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2024 Approved
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2024/3088/T
2024 Approved
On Street o/s The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG
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2024/3075/T
2023 Approved
British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1E 7JW
Erection of new two storey building, plus basement and associated works to provide plant…
2023/2020/L
2023 Approved
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Erection of new two storey building, plus basement and associated works to provide plant…
2023/1848/P
2023 Approved
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2023/2303/L
2023 Approved
2-7 Montague Street London WC1B 5BP
Erection of rear single storey extension at ground floor following demolition of existing…
2023/1831/P
2023 Approved
British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1E 7JW
Repairs to Staircase 3 in front of West Residence.
2023/4074/L
2023 Approved
British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1E 7JW
Removal of donor sign from lintel above the interconnecting upper-level glass bridge betw…
2023/2511/L
2023 Approved
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Installation of plant, repair and waterproofing of 5 lower roofs of the connecting corrid…
2023/2636/L
2016 Approved
The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG
Installation of new high level louvre panels within existing windows on the second floor…
2016/5670/L
2016 Approved
The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG
Installation of new high level louvre panels within existing windows on the second floor…
2016/4212/P
2016 Approved
British Museum 8 - 11 Montague Street & 39 Russell Square London WC1B 3DG
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2016/1551/L
2016 Withdrawn
1no. telephone box outside British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG
Change of use of 1no. BT telephone box to 1no. office pod (B1)
2016/5441/P
2016 Withdrawn
1no. telephone box outside British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG
Change of use of 1no. BT telephone box to 1no. office pod (B1)
2016/5441/INVALID
Camden
Planning Authority Score
3.2/10
Poor
#229 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Camden is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #222 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Camden decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #128 of 292
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #234 of 292
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #222 of 292
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #138 of 292
89%
Minor dwellings approved
442 decided (1-9 homes)
71%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
90%
Change of use approved
52 decided
1,969
Total decisions
208 refused in 2025
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings