The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Details of the site investigation for land contamination pursuant to condition 19 part B of planning permission ref. 2025/5094/P dated 24/06/2026 (for: Erection of 2no. visitor welcome pavilions within the northern and southern forecourts of the British Museum and the erection of associated queuing and wayfinding infrastructure, railings, and seating. Landscaping of the western and eastern lawns in the southern forecourt and alterations to dwarf walls surrounding both lawns. Alterations to curbs and associated landscaping of northern forecourt. All for a temporary period of up to 10 years) Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Under consideration
No decision has been issued yet. A decision is expected by 30 Nov 2026.
Site constraints 10
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- 0 mThe British MuseumGrade I
- 81 mNumbers 1-11 and Attached Railings Including White Hall Hotel (Numbers 2-5) and Montague House (Numbers 8-11)Grade II
- 86 mThe British Museum King Edward Vii Galleries and Attached Wall and LionsGrade I
- 86 mNumber 30 and Attached Railings and LampsGrade II
- 94 mEighteen Lamp Posts on the Forecourt of the British MuseumGrade II
- 102 mMONTAGUES TREET (West side) Pair of K6 telephone kiosks flanking side entrance piers and gates
- 107 mNumbers 38-43 and Attached RailingsGrade II
- 110 mNumbers 24-60 and Attached RailingsGrade II
- 113 mNumbers 12-29 and Attached Railings Including Montague Hotel (Numbers 12-20)Grade II
- 114 mNumbers 1-10 and Attached RailingsGrade I
- 114 mIron Gates Between Numbers 20 and 21 Leading to Rear GardenGrade II
- 120 mMain Entrance Gateway, Railings and Attached Lodges to the British MuseumGrade II*
- 122 mNumbers 44-49 and Attached RailingsGrade II
- 124 mPair of K6 Telephone Kiosks Next to the Western Stone Pier on Front Boundary RailingsGrade II
- 137 mGREAT RUSSELL STREET (North side)
- 140 mMuseum TavernGrade II
- 140 mNumbers 89, 90 and 91 and Attached RailingsGrade II
- 142 mNumber 29a and Attached Wall, Railings and LampsGrade II
- 143 mNos 43-48 Great Russell StreetGrade II
- 145 mNumbers 40-54 and Attached RailingsGrade I
- 148 mThe Plough (Number 27)Grade II
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