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26/04269/LBC - Listed Building Consent Application Approved

Proposal

Replacement of an existing ventilation louvre and replacement of a glazed door leaf with a fixed glazed panel; internal alterations to the London Transport Museum including reconfigured ground floor visitor facilities, refurbishment of mezzanine staff WC facilities and minor amendments to the consented Wellington Gallery including revised cabinetry, insulation, ventilation penetrations and associated building services works. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
29 Jun 2026
Approved
22 Aug 2026

Approved on 22 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 21 Aug 2026

Documents 35

Plans & drawings 21

PDF 840_AP_100_EXISTING GF SITE FULL PLAN Drawing · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 840_AP_101_EXISTING WELLINGTON STREET EAST ELEVATION Drawing · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 840_AP_102_SITE LOCATION PLAN FOR GF VISITOR AMENITIES Location Plan · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 840_AP_103_SITE LOCATION PLAN - 1F WELLINGTON GALLERY Location Plan · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 840_AP_104_SITE LOCATION PLAN - MEZZANINE STAFF WCS Location Plan · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 840_AP_122_EXISTING GF WC SECTION A Drawing · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 840_AP_123_EXISTING GF WC SECTION B Drawing · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 840_AP_150_PROPOSED GF SITE FULL PLAN Drawing · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 840_AP_170_PROPOSED GF WC PLAN Drawing · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 840_AP_171_GF DEMOLITION PLAN Drawing · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 840_AP_172_PROPOSED GF WC SECTION A Drawing · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 840_AP_173_PROPOSED GF WC SECTION B Drawing · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 840_AP_174_PROPOSED WELLINGTON STREET EAST ELEVATION Drawing · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 840_AP_251_PROPOSEDSTAFFWCS_WELLINGTON GALLERY Drawing · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 840_AP_277_STAFF WC Drawing · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF AP_289_WELLINGTON GALLERY EXISTING REFLECTED CEILING PLAN Drawing · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF AP_290_WELLINGTON GALLERY PROPOSED REFLECTED CEILING PLAN Drawing · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF AP_291_WELLINGTON GALLERY EXISTING SECTION Drawing · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF AP_292_WELLINGTON GALLERY PROPOSED SECTION Drawing · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 840_AP_017_EXISTING MUSEUM LEASE PLAN_BASEMENT_MEP NOTES AND PHOTOS FOR EXISTING Drawing · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 840_DRAWING ISSUE SHEET PLANNING Background Papers · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Application type
Listed Building Consent Application
Postcode
WC2E 7BB
Received
29 Jun 2026
Validated
29 Jun 2026
Ward
St James's
Case officer
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Target decision
24 Aug 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
22 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Paul Vick Architects ltd

Public comments

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Last counted 21 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15040403
Press notice
29 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No
Westminster
Planning Authority Score
3.5/10
Below average
#221 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Westminster is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #258 out of 296. Only 28% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Westminster is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 81% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Westminster decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #201 of 296
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #277 of 296
44%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #258 of 296
28%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #46 of 296
83%
Minor dwellings approved
12 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
81%
Change of use approved
133 decided
4,602
Total decisions
648 refused in the year to March 2026