Planning Services for National Gallery New Wing Development

The National Gallery seeks an experienced Planning Consultant to deliver professional planning services for a new building development on Trafalgar Square in central London. The project involves integrating a new structure with the existing National Gallery estate, including the Grade I listed Sainsbury Wing and Wilkins Building, within a sensitive heritage and culturally significant area. Key Requirements: - RIBA Stages 1-7 professional services delivery - Proven experience managing comparable scale, complexity and sensitivity projects in the United Kingdom, particularly in City of Westminster - Demonstrated expertise in heritage settings, constrained urban sites and operational environments Core Responsibilities: - Develop and lead the planning strategy for the project - Review and advance the existing planning strategy from the design competition phase - Provide advice on planning policy, heritage matters, listed building requirements, stakeholder relations and programme timing - Lead engagement with Westminster City Council, Historic England and statutory consultees - Prepare, coordinate and submit planning applications, Listed Building Consent applications and supporting documentation - Assess planning risks, recommend mitigation strategies and support programme certainty - Provide ongoing planning advice through design development, procurement and construction phases This is a high-profile project requiring senior-level expertise in navigating complex planning, heritage and stakeholder requirements in central London's most sensitive cultural contexts.