The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG
Details of the Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI) for the south part of the site pursuant to condition 18 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)
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Application details
- Reference
- 2026/2787/P
- Local authority
- Camden
- Ward
- Bloomsbury
- Application type
- Approval of Details
Key dates
- Submitted
- 7 Jul 2026
- Decided
- 23 Jul 2026
Estimated project value
£2k–£10k
Typical UK cost for this job type, at UK average rates (2026). Estimated from the proposal description — planning applications do not state build cost. Source: trade estimate.
Planning constraints
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