The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

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)

Key dates

1. Started2 October 2026
2. Decided6 November 2026

Official record