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Factsheets for the new Centre
From October – December 2009, a series of 9 factsheets will be published to provide additional information on particular aspects
of the proposal.

They will be available to download from this page.
Factsheet 1: Report from the public display
Factsheet 2: Improving the visitor experience
Factsheet 3: Positive impact on the objects in Room 33
Factsheet 4: The North stairs

Planning application submitted
A planning application for the World Conservation and Exhibitions Centre was submitted to the London Borough of Camden at the beginning of October 2009. Following the submission, there is a 13 week consultation period for the application.

The full planning application can be accessed on the Camden
Council website:

Part 1: Application for planning permission 
Part 2: Application for listed building consent
Part 3: Application for conservation area consent

News archive

Model room public display, 25–28 September 2009
Over 1,000 visitors came to see the exhibition about the World Conservation and Exhibitions Centre and to meet members of the project team.
Download the information panels from the display

Revised plans revealed, September 2009
The Museum announced its plans to submit a revised application for the World Conservation and Exhibition Centre.
Read the full press release

Image: Rendered view of the proposed World Conservation and Exhibitions Centre on Montague Place.