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UCL Language Centre 26 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AP

Granted Camden 2018/1240/P Full Planning Permission

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Replacement of external plant equipment, erection of plant enclosure and associated elevational alterations to facilitate the installation of an MRI scanner at lower ground floor level of University building (Use Class D1)

As published by the council, reference 2018/1240/P

Application record

Reference
2018/1240/P
Type
Full Planning Permission
Status
Granted As published: FINAL DECISION
Decision
Granted
Received
8 Mar 2018
Validated
16 Mar 2018
Decided
11 May 2018
Ward
Bloomsbury (Pre May 2022)
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
WC1H 0AP

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 4 applications since 2012: 4 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2018/1339/L Granted

    UCL Language Centre 26 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AP

    External alterations including the temporary removal and replacement of two concrete mullions and three glazing panels to SW elevation and creation of external plant enclosure. Internal alterations including localised lowering of slab as well as reconfiguration and refurbishment works; all to facilitate the creation of a new MRI Scanner facility and associated control room in the basement of 26 Bedford Way (GII*)

    Decided 11 May 2018 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2016/1261/L Granted

    UCL Language Centre 26 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AP

    Partial refurbishment and reconfiguration of existing office, teaching and laboratory space on 3rd floor.

    Decided 21 Jun 2016 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2011/5355/L Granted

    UCL Language Centre 26 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AP

    Partial refurbishment and reconfiguration of existing office, teaching and laboratory space at fourth floor level of university building (Class D1).

    Decided 2 Mar 2012 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 8 Mar 2018

    Received by Camden

  2. 16 Mar 2018

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 11 May 2018

    Decision issued: Granted

  4. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  5. 30 Sep 2026

    Status changed to FINAL DECISION

    Previously Final Decision.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

23 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Camden granted permission on 11 May 2018, 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.

Nearby applications

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  • UCL Language Centre 26 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AP

    2018/1339/L Submitted 8 Mar 2018 50 yards away

    External alterations including the temporary removal and replacement of two concrete mullions and three glazing panels to SW elevation and creation of external plant enclosure. Internal alterations including localised lowering of slab as well as reconfiguration and refurbishment works; all to facilitate the creation of a new MRI Scanner facility and associated control room in the basement of 26 Bedford Way (GII*)

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 6 docs
  • UCL Language Centre 26 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AP

    2011/5355/L 50 yards away

    Partial refurbishment and reconfiguration of existing office, teaching and laboratory space at fourth floor level of university building (Class D1).

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings
  • UCL Language Centre 26 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AP

    2016/1261/L 50 yards away

    Partial refurbishment and reconfiguration of existing office, teaching and laboratory space on 3rd floor.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings
  • UCL Language Centre 26 Bedford Way London Camden WC1H 0AP

    2022/3263/L 50 yards away

    Proposed internal works to third floor, involving the removal and the installation of replacement lighting and associated controls, fixtures and fittings.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings
  • UCL 55-59 Gordon Square London WC1H 0NU

    2019/5367/P 50 yards away

    Change of use of the basement level of Nos.55-56 Gordon Square from student accommodation to nursery and refurbishment works including internal and external alterations to the basement and external areas of Nos.55-59

    Granted Full applications
  • 55-59 Gordon Square Bloomsbury London WC1H 0NU

    2020/1156/P 50 yards away

    Detailed drawings of timber playhouse required by condition 4 of planning permission 2019/5367/P dated 18/12/2019 for the 'change of use of the basement level of Nos.55-56 Gordon Square from student accommodation to nursery and refurbishment works including internal and external alterations to the basement and external areas of Nos.55-59'.

    Granted Full applications

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    Received 26 Mar, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
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    Received 20 Jul, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Full applications
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    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications