The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN Data via plota.co.uk
Description
Removal of the blockwork partitions to the south to open up the space; new wall to former projection room; new glazed balustrade to the west side to existing ramp; creation of a new opening within the east wall adjacent to the ramp; and works to ceiling. Data via plota.co.uk
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Decision outlook
Plota predicted a decision around 11 Nov 2026; it is now day 621.
Day 621, past the statutory target. 71% of listed building works in Westminster are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 9 Nov 2026.
Plota live figures for listed building works decided by Westminster in the last twelve months, from validation. Westminster decision record →
Site constraints 12
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- 7 mNational Portrait GalleryGrade I
- 42 mThe Edith Cavell MemorialGrade I
- 43 mStatue of George WashingtonGrade II
- 49 mChurch of St Martin in the FieldsGrade I
- 54 mSt Martin's VicarageGrade II*
- 60 mCavell House National Westminster BankGrade II
- 66 mChurchyard Wall and Railings Adjoining Entrance to Crypt, on North Side of Church of St Martin in the FieldsGrade II
- 69 mSt Martin's Vestry HallGrade II*
- 74 mStatue of George IvGrade II
- 75 mStatue of Sir Henry IrvingGrade II
- 81 m1, Charing Cross Road Wc2Grade II
- 82 mThe Garrick TheatreGrade II*
- 84 mSt Martin in the Fields Secondary SchoolGrade II*
- 84 mSouth Africa HouseGrade II*
- 86 m31, St Martin's Lane Wc2Grade II*
- 86 mChurchyard Walls and Railings Surrounding Church of St Martin in the Fields on North, South, East and West SidesGrade I
- 92 mThe Coliseum Theatre (English National Opera)Grade II*
- 106 mJohn Law Baker Memorial Drinking Fountain (St Martin in the Fields Churchyard)Grade II
- 111 mFountains and Terrace Walls With Lampstandards, Steps and Stone Bollards Enclosing the SquareGrade II*
- 113 mK6 Telephone KioskGrade II
- 116 mDuke of York's TheatreGrade II
- 116 mStatue of James Ii in Front of National Gallery West WingGrade I
- 120 m44, Chandos Place Wc2Grade II
- 123 mVentilation Lamp Standard Numbered 35 on Island North of Irving StreetGrade II
- 125 m45 and 46, Chandos Place Wc2Grade II
- 125 mDrinking Fountain Attached to Church Walls and Railing to Church of St Martin-in-the-FieldsGrade II
- 126 mSainsbury Wing at the National GalleryGrade I
- 129 m434-437, STRAND WC2 (See details for further address information)Grade II*
- 130 mStatue of General Sir Henry HavelockGrade II
- 142 mWestern Corner Block of Former Charing Cross HospitalGrade II
- 146 mCanada House (Including the Former Royal College of Physicians)Grade II*
- 148 mWestminster Reference LibraryGrade II
- 150 mMarquis of Granby Public HouseGrade II
Checked on 9 November 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate, Transport for London (public transport access levels, Powered by TfL Open Data, OGL v3.0, contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.
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