The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG
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)
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Application details
- Reference
- 2026/4311/P
- Local authority
- Camden
- Ward
- Bloomsbury
- Application type
- Approval of Details
Key dates
- Submitted
- 5 Oct 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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