Planning application
University of London Garden Halls and Cartwright Gardens Open Space London WC1H 9FF - 9EF
Works: Demolition
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Redevelopment, following the demolition of Canterbury Hall, Commonwealth Hall and part of Hughes Parry Hall, involving the retention and refurbishment of Hughes Parry Hall tower and the erection of a 5-9 storey (plus basement level) building comprising new student accommodation (Sui Generis), leading to a net increase of 187 bedrooms (from 1,013 to 1,200 rooms); associated ancillary uses (including flexible space for the University of London, communal and catering areas); landscaping including two internal courtyards; together with alterations to vehicle accesses, public highway and alterations to Cartwright Gardens, including modification of access to and landscaping within the Gardens.
As published by the council, reference 2013/1598/P
Application record
- Reference
- 2013/1598/P
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Granted As published: Granted Subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement
- Decided
- 25 Apr 2014
- Postcode
- WC1H 9FF
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 5 applications since 2014: 5 approved, 0 refused.
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2014/3226/P Granted
University of London Garden Halls and Cartwright Gardens Open Space London WC1H 9FF - 9EF
Details of underground structure design and method statements required by condition 24 of planning permission 2013/1598/P (dated 28/11/13) for the redevelopment of student accommodation (Sui Generis) at 1-26 Cartwright Gardens (known as Commonwealth Hall, Canterbury Hall and Hughes Parry Hall)
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2014/2556/P Granted
University of London Garden Halls and Cartwright Gardens Open Space London WC1H 9FF - 9EF
Application for non material amendments to internal layout and elevations (as set out in revision schedule document) and modification of condition no.26, in connection with the retention & refurbishment of Hughes Parry Hall Tower & erection of a 5-9 storey (plus basement level) building comprising new student accommodation approved under planning permission (2013/1598/P) dated 28/11/2013.
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2014/1580/P Granted
University of London Garden Halls and Cartwright Gardens Open Space London WC1H 9FF - 9EF
Details of tree protection (condition 6) of planning application granted on 28/11/2013 (ref: 2013/1598/P for the redevelopment, following the demolition of Canterbury Hall, Commonwealth Hall and part of Hughes Parry Hall, involving the retention and refurbishment of Hughes Parry Hall tower and the erection of a 5-9 storey (plus basement level) building comprising new student accommodation (Sui Generis), leading to a net increase of 187 bedrooms (from 1,013 to 1,200 rooms) and associated works.
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2013/7925/P Granted
University of London Garden Halls and Cartwright Gardens Open Space London WC1H 9FF - 9EF
Details of method of waste storage (condition 9), ground investigation (condition 10), cycle storage (conditon 13), chartered engineer (condition 14), birds and bats boxes (condition 18) and sedum roof (condition 19) of planning permission 2013/1598/P granted on 28/11/2013 for the redevelopment of student accommodation including 5-9 storey (plus basement level) buildings and associated landscaping and other alterations, following the demolition of Canterbury Hall, Commonwealth Hall and part of Hughes Parry Hall.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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25 Apr 2014
Decision issued: Granted Subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Related applications
Cases linked to this one on the register
15+ later applications on the register refer to this one:
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2016/2408/P Granted
Hughes Parry Hall 19 Cartwright Gardens London WC1H 9EF
Details of materials as required by condition 2c of planning permission 2013/1598/P dated 28/10/2013 (for Redevelopment, involving the retention and refurbishment of Hughes Parry Hall tower and the erection of a 5-9 storey (plus basement level) building comprising new student accommodation)
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2016/1376/P Granted
University of London Hughes Parry Hall 19 Cartwright Gardens London WC1H 9EF
Non-material amendments to planning permission ref. 2013/1598/P granted on 28/11/2013 for the removal of window, removal of staircase, removal of 4x previously approved louvers, raising of parapets by 300mm at L14 Hughes Parry Tower and raising the parapets of the double lift overruns in the main building by 335mm
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2015/6449/P Granted
Hughes Parry Hall 19 Cartwright Gardens London WC1H 9EF
Details of lighting, CCTV and remote access control as required by condition 3 of planning permission 2013/1598/P dated 28/10/2013 (Redevelopment, following the demolition of Canterbury Hall, Commonwealth Hall and part of Hughes Parry Hall, involving the retention and refurbishment of Hughes Parry Hall tower and the erection of a 5-9 storey (plus basement level) building comprising new student accommodation (Sui Generis), leading to a net increase of 187 bedrooms (from 1,013 to 1,200 rooms); associated ancillary uses (including flexible space for the University of London, communal and catering areas); landscaping including two internal courtyards; together with alterations to vehicle accesses, public highway and alterations to Cartwright Gardens, including modification of access to and landscaping within the Gardens.)
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2015/1457/P Granted
Cartwright Gardens London WC1H 9EF
Details of lighting strategy (location and design of light fixtures) relating to Condition 20 part 2 of planning permission 2013/1598/P dated 28/11/13 for redevelopment, following the demolition of Canterbury Hall, Commonwealth Hall and part of Hughes Parry Hall, involving the retention and refurbishment of Hughes Parry Hall Tower and the erection of a 5-9 storey (plus basement level) building comprising new student accommodation (Sui Generis), leading to a net increase of 187 bedrooms (from 1,013 to 1,200 rooms); associated ancillary uses (including flexible space for the University of London, communal and catering areas); landscaping including two internal courtyards; together with alterations to vehicle access, public highway and alterations to Cartwright Gardens, including modification of access to and landscaping within the Gardens.
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2014/6632/P Granted
University of London Cartwright Gardens London WC1H 9EF
Details of ventilation for the basement catering facilities and plant screening required by conditions 8 and 26 of planning permission 2013/1598/P dated 28/11/2013 for redevelopment, following the demolition of Canterbury Hall, Commonwealth Hall and part of Hughes Parry Hall, involving the retention and refurbishment of Hughes Parry Hall tower and the erection of a 5-9 storey (plus basement level) building comprising new student accommodation (Sui Generis), leading to a net increase of 187 bedrooms (from 1,013 to 1,200 rooms); associated ancillary uses (including flexible space for the University of London, communal and catering areas); landscaping including two internal courtyards; together with alterations to vehicle accesses, public highway and alterations to Cartwright Gardens, including modification of access to and landscaping within the Gardens.
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2014/6165/P Granted
University of London Garden Halls and Cartwright Gardens Open Space London WC1H 9FF
Details pursuant to condition 2a, b, c, e and f following planning permission granted 28/11/13 (2013/1598/P) for the Redevelopment, following the demolition of Canterbury Hall, Commonwealth Hall and part of Hughes Parry Hall, involving the retention and refurbishment of Hughes Parry Hall tower and the erection of a 5-9 storey (plus basement level) building comprising new student accommodation (Sui Generis), leading to a net increase of 187 bedrooms (from 1,013 to 1,200 rooms); associated ancillary uses (including flexible space for the University of London, communal and catering areas); landscaping including two internal courtyards; together with alterations to vehicle accesses, public highway and alterations to Cartwright Gardens, including modification of access to and landscaping within the Gardens.
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2014/6552/P Granted
University of London Cartwright Gardens London WC1H 9EF
Details of ground investigations (and any necessary remediation measures) required by condition 10 of planning permission 2013/1598/P dated 28/11/2013 for redevelopment, following the demolition of Canterbury Hall, Commonwealth Hall and part of Hughes Parry Hall, involving the retention and refurbishment of Hughes Parry Hall tower and the erection of a 5-9 storey (plus basement level) building comprising new student accommodation (Sui Generis), leading to a net increase of 187 bedrooms (from 1,013 to 1,200 rooms).
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2014/2291/P Granted
University of London Cartwright Gardens London WC1H 9EF
Details of landscaping required by condition 5 of planning permission 2013/1598/P (dated 28/11/2013) for the redevelopment of student accommodation (Sui Generis) at 1-26 Cartwright Gardens (known as Commonwealth Hall, Canterbury Hall and Hughes Parry Hall).
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2014/3961/P Granted
University of London Cartwright Gardens London WC1H 9EF
Details pursuant to partial discharge of condition 2d (facing brickwork) namely facing brickwork samples and manufacturers details only of planning permission granted 28/11/13 (2013/1598/P) for the redevelopment, following the demolition of Canterbury Hall, Commonwealth Hall and part of Hughes Parry Hall, involving the retention and refurbishment of Hughes Parry Hall tower and the erection of a 5-9 storey (plus basement level) building comprising new student accommodation (Sui Generis), leading to a net increase of 187 bedrooms (from 1,013 to 1,200 rooms); associated ancillary uses (including flexible space for the University of London, communal and catering areas); landscaping including two internal courtyards; together with alterations to vehicle accesses, public highway and alterations to Cartwright Gardens, including modification of access to and landscaping within the Gardens.
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2014/3226/P Granted
University of London Garden Halls and Cartwright Gardens Open Space London WC1H 9FF - 9EF
Details of underground structure design and method statements required by condition 24 of planning permission 2013/1598/P (dated 28/11/13) for the redevelopment of student accommodation (Sui Generis) at 1-26 Cartwright Gardens (known as Commonwealth Hall, Canterbury Hall and Hughes Parry Hall)
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2014/1491/P Granted
University of London Cartwright Gardens London WC1H 9EF
Details of lighting strategy required by part one of condition 20 of planning permission 2013/1598/P dated 28/11/13 (for redevelopment creating 5-9 storey building for student accomodation, following the demolition of Canterbury Hall, Commonwealth Hall and part of Hughes Parry Hall).
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2014/0629/P Granted
University of London Garden Halls and Cartwright Gardens Open Space London WC1H 9EF
Details of sustainable urban drainage systems (condition 22) of planning permission 2013/1598/P (dated 28/11/13) for the redevelopment of student accommodation (Sui Generis) at 1-26 Cartwright Gardens (known as Commonwealth Hall, Canterbury Hall and Hughes Parry Hall)
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2014/2556/P Granted
University of London Garden Halls and Cartwright Gardens Open Space London WC1H 9FF - 9EF
Application for non material amendments to internal layout and elevations (as set out in revision schedule document) and modification of condition no.26, in connection with the retention & refurbishment of Hughes Parry Hall Tower & erection of a 5-9 storey (plus basement level) building comprising new student accommodation approved under planning permission (2013/1598/P) dated 28/11/2013.
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2014/1526/P Granted
University of London Cartwright Gardens London WC1H 9EF
Submission of a Surface Water Drainage System Scheme report, as required by condition 27 of planning permission ref 2013/1598/P (dated 28/11/2013), for the erection of a 5-9 storey (plus basement level) building, following demolition/redevelopment of the site.
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2014/1580/P Granted
University of London Garden Halls and Cartwright Gardens Open Space London WC1H 9FF - 9EF
Details of tree protection (condition 6) of planning application granted on 28/11/2013 (ref: 2013/1598/P for the redevelopment, following the demolition of Canterbury Hall, Commonwealth Hall and part of Hughes Parry Hall, involving the retention and refurbishment of Hughes Parry Hall tower and the erection of a 5-9 storey (plus basement level) building comprising new student accommodation (Sui Generis), leading to a net increase of 187 bedrooms (from 1,013 to 1,200 rooms) and associated works.
What this grant of permission means
Camden granted permission on 25 April 2014, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
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