British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG
Pending
2026/1929/T
Description
FRONT GARDEN: 1 x London Plane (T2) - Crown reduce the tree to a finishing height of approx. 8m (historic pollard points) and subsequently manage the tree as a pollard on a cyclical basis.
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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…
2021
Approved
Temporary retention of audio guide and ticketing desks on East and West of the Great Cour…
2018
With conditions
Installation of security blocks outside the northern entrance on Montague Place in associ…
2021
Approved
Upgrading of four existing fire doors in East and West Residences and King Edward Buildin…
2021
Approved
Laser cleaning to remove gypsum build-up on central pediment frieze (Progress of Civilisa…
2020
Approved
Installation of replacement plant within the existing acoustic enclosure plus increased h…
2016
Approved
Erection of a single storey structure in the front forecourt to provide an external searc…
2020
Approved
Variation to condition 2 (approved drawings) of listed building consent 2019/6434/L dated…
2020
Approved
Installation of fire door between Gallery 60 and heavy goods lift, Level 6 North Range.
2020
Approved
Installation of a new exterior roof access hatch in the roof void above the Greek and Rom…
2020
Approved
Installation of a new exterior roof access hatch in the roof void above the Greek and Rom…
2019
Approved
Installation of chiller unit plant at roof level (level 6a), replacement of ductwork, new…
2019
Approved
Installation of chiller unit plant at roof level (level 6a), replacement of ductwork, new…
2019
Approved
Roof alterations including replacement of existing copper roofs with new copper roof at t…
2019
Approved
Roof alterations, including replacement of existing copper roofs with new copper roof at…
2019
Approved
IN GROUNDS EAST: 1 x Lime (T9) - Reduce south west crown to give 1m clearance to adjacent…
2018
Approved
Retention of audio guide and ticketing desks in the south-east and south-west sections of…
2018
Approved
Installation of ventilation extract point and a louvre extract from existing WC.
2018
Approved
Internal alterations to the existing kitchenette within the Panizzi Suite to create WCs a…
2017
Approved
External and internal works to galleries 42-46 including installation of 3 new windows on…
2016
Approved
Internal and external alterations including replacement of existing copper, uninsulated f…
2016
Approved
Replacement of existing copper, uninsulated flat roof and single glazed skylights, with n…
2016
Approved
Installation of 23, 3 metre high poles and attached perimeter detector devices.
2016
Approved
Installation of 23, 3 metre high poles and attached perimeter detector devices.
2016
Approved
Installation of electronic access control measures on existing doors within the museum
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
Approved
British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1E 7JW
Internal and external works involving provision of temporary means of escape from Level 2…
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
Approved
British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1E 7JW
Details of method statements covering dismantling of gates fronting Great Russell Street…
2024
Approved
British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1E 7JW
Installation of temporary internal secondary glazing at Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 of White Win…
2024
Approved
British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1E 7JW
Refurbishment and reconfiguration of contractors' WCs in Sector E of British Museum.
2024
Approved
British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1E 7JW
Installation of temporary internal secondary glazing at Levels 1 and 2 of East Wing, inte…
2024
Approved
British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1E 7JW
Installation of temporary internal secondary glazing to Level 5 of the West Residence for…
2023
Approved
British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1E 7JW
Erection of new energy centre incorporating maintenance support accommodation to internal…
2023
With conditions
British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1E 7JW
Erection of new energy centre incorporating maintenance support accommodation to internal…
2024
Approved
British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1E 7JW
Installation of new and replacement external lighting to the British Museum estate.
2024
Approved
British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1E 7JW
Installation of new and replacement external lighting to the British Museum estate.
2024
Approved
On Street o/s The British Museum Montague Street London WC1B 5BP
ON STREET MONTAGUE STREET: 1 x London Plane (T28) - Lift minor branches of the canopy to…
2024
Approved
On Street o/s The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG
ON STREET GREAT RUSSELL STREET: 1 x London Plane (T29) - Crown lift minor branches within…
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
With conditions
British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1E 7JW
Erection of new two storey building, plus basement and associated works to provide plant…
2023
Approved
2-7 Montague Street London WC1B 5BP
Erection of rear single storey extension at ground floor following demolition of existing…
2023
Approved
2-7 Montague Street London WC1B 5BP
Erection of rear single storey extension at ground floor following demolition of existing…
2023
Approved
British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1E 7JW
Repairs to Staircase 3 in front of West Residence.
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
Approved
British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1E 7JW
Installation of plant, repair and waterproofing of 5 lower roofs of the connecting corrid…
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
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
Approved
British Museum 8 - 11 Montague Street & 39 Russell Square London WC1B 3DG
Alterations to the rear elevation of no. 39 Russell Square including demolition of the ex…
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
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)
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