Planning application
University of London Cartwright Gardens London WC1H 9EF
Works: Demolition
Relates to 2013/1598/P
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
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).
As published by the council, reference 2014/6552/P
Application record
- Reference
- 2014/6552/P
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Granted
- Decided
- 30 Jan 2015
- Postcode
- WC1H 9EF
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 6 applications since 2014: 6 approved, 0 refused.
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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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2014/2291/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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2014/1491/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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2014/1526/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.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Jan 2015
Decision issued: Granted
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Related applications
Cases linked to this one on the register
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2013/1598/P Granted
University of London Garden Halls and Cartwright Gardens Open Space London WC1H 9FF - 9EF
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.
What this grant of permission means
Camden granted permission on 30 January 2015, 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.
About full applications
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.
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