Space House 1 Kemble Street 43-59 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE

This site has had 3 applications since 2019: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• 2020/1622/P Granted

  Space House 1 Kemble Street 43-59 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE

  Pre-demolition and refurbishment asbestos survey required by condition 10 of planning permission ref: 2019/2773/P dated 26/11/2019 for the change of use of Class B1 offices to Class A1/A3 and flexible Class B1 office / Office and events space (sui generis); removal of existing roof plant equipment at 1 Kemble Street and erection of a single storey facsimile floor plus one setback floor; removal of roof plant from 43-59 Kingsway and erection of a single storey set-back extension; and associated works (summary).

  Decided 23 Apr 2020 Full applications
• 2019/2790/L Granted

  Space House 1 Kemble Street 43-59 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE

  Removal of existing roof plant equipment at 1 Kemble Street and erection of a single storey facsimile floor plus one setback floor; removal of roof plant from 43-59 Kingsway and erection of a single storey set-back extension; removal and replacement of the glazing to the existing enclosure of the southern external stair on Kingsway and new glazing at ground floor level across the site; enclosing the redundant petrol filling station area with slimline glazing; facade cleaning; new landscaping and public realm works and internal alterations to both buildings in connection with their refurbishment and change of use from Class B1 offices to Class A1/A3 and flexible Class B1 office / Office and events space (sui generis) at part ground and basement levels.

  Decided 29 Nov 2019 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 28 May 2019

   Received by Camden

2. 29 May 2019

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Nov 2019

   Decision issued: Granted Subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement

4. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

5. 5 Sep 2026

   Status changed to FINAL DECISION

   Previously Final Decision.

14 later applications on the register refer to this one:

• 2024/0147/P Granted

  Space House 1 Kemble Street and 43-59 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE

  Details to discharge Condition 18 (Hard & Soft Landscaping) of planning reference 2019/2773/P dated 26/11/19 as varied by 2021/1058/P dated 30/09/21 for removal of existing roof plant equipment at 1 Kemble Street and erection of a single storey facsimile floor plus one setback floor; removal of roof plant from 43-59 Kingsway and erection of a single storey set-back extension; removal and replacement of the glazing to the existing enclosure of the southern external stair on Kingsway and new glazing at ground floor level across the site; enclosing the redundant petrol filling station area with slimline glazing; facade cleaning; new landscaping and public realm works and internal alterations to both buildings in connection with their refurbishment and change of use from Class B1 offices to Class A1/A3 and flexible Class B1 office / Office and events space (sui generis) at part ground and basement levels.

  Decided 23 Jan 2024 Full applications
• 2023/4663/L Granted

  Space House 1 Kemble Street and 43-59 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE

  Details to discharge Condition 3(e) (Termination edge of the filling station canopy specifications) of planning references 2019/2773/P dated 26/11/29 & 2019/2790/L dated 26/11/2019 and 2022/4463/L dated 22/11/22 as amended by 2021/1058/P & 2021/1106/L dated 30/09/21 for the 'Change of use of Class B1 offices to Class A1/A3 and flexible Class B1 office / Office and events space (sui generis); removal of existing roof plant equipment at 1 Kemble Street and erection of a single storey facsimile floor plus one setback floor; removal of roof plant from 43-59 Kingsway and erection of a single storey set-back extension; and associated works (summary)'.

  Decided 11 Dec 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2023/4662/L Granted

  Space House 1 Kemble Street and 43-59 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE

  Details to discharge Condition 3a (Link-Bridge Balustrade specifications) of planning references 2019/2773/P dated 26/11/29 & 2019/2790/L dated 26/11/2019 and 2022/4663/L dated 22/11/22 as amended by 2021/1058/P & 2021/1106/L dated 30/09/21 for the change of use of Class B1 offices to Class A1/A3 and flexible Class B1 office / Office and events space (sui generis); removal of existing roof plant equipment at 1 Kemble Street and erection of a single storey facsimile floor plus one setback floor; removal of roof plant from 43-59 Kingsway and erection of a single storey set-back extension; and associated works (summary).

  Decided 11 Dec 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2023/2745/P Granted

  Space House 1 Kemble Street and 43-59 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE

  Details of security measures required by condition 22 of planning permission ref: 2021/1058/P dated 30/09/2021 (which amended 2019/2773/P dated 26/11/2019) for the change of use of Class B1 offices to Class A1/A3 and flexible Class B1 office / Office and events space (sui generis); removal of existing roof plant equipment at 1 Kemble Street and erection of a single storey facsimile floor plus one setback floor; removal of roof plant from 43-59 Kingsway and erection of a single storey set-back extension; and associated works (summary).

  Decided 23 Nov 2023 Full applications
• 2023/1975/P Granted

  Space House 1 Kemble Street and 43-59 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE

  Details of artificial lighting illuminance required by condition 13 of planning permission ref: 2021/1058/P dated 30/09/2021 (which amended 2019/2773/P dated 26/11/2019) for the change of use of Class B1 offices to Class A1/A3 and flexible Class B1 office / Office and events space (sui generis); removal of existing roof plant equipment at 1 Kemble Street and erection of a single storey facsimile floor plus one setback floor; removal of roof plant from 43-59 Kingsway and erection of a single storey set-back extension; and associated works (summary).

  Decided 15 Jun 2023 Full applications
• 2022/5072/P Granted

  Space House 1 Kemble Street and 43-59 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE

  Hard and soft landscaping details required by condition 18 of planning permission ref: 2021/1058/P dated 30/09/2021 (which amended 2019/2773/P dated 26/11/2019) for the change of use of Class B1 offices to Class A1/A3 and flexible Class B1 office / Office and events space (sui generis); removal of existing roof plant equipment at 1 Kemble Street and erection of a single storey facsimile floor plus one setback floor; removal of roof plant from 43-59 Kingsway and erection of a single storey set-back extension; and associated works (summary).

  Decided 16 Dec 2022 Full applications
• 2022/2341/P Granted

  Space House 1 Kemble Street and 43-59 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE

  Details of biodiverse roof required by condition 24 of planning permission ref: 2021/1058/P dated 30/09/2021 (which amended permission 2019/2773/P dated 26/11/2019) for the change of use of Class B1 offices to Class A1/A3 and flexible Class B1 office / Office and SG events space; removal of existing roof plant equipment at 1 Kemble Street and erection of a single storey facsimile floor plus one setback floor; removal of roof plant from 43-59 Kingsway and erection of a single storey set-back extension; and associated works (summary).

  Decided 14 Jul 2022 Full applications
• 2022/2170/P Granted

  Space House 45-59 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE

  Amendments (changes to areas of demolition to tower lightwell) to planning permission 2021/1058/P dated 30/09/2021 which itself varied 2019/2773/P dated 26/11/2019 for the removal of existing roof plant equipment at 1 Kemble Street and erection of a single storey facsimile floor plus one setback floor; removal of roof plant from 43-59 Kingsway and erection of a single storey set-back extension; removal and replacement of the glazing to the existing enclosure of the southern external stair on Kingsway and new glazing at ground floor level across the site; enclosing the redundant petrol filling station area with slimline glazing; facade cleaning; new landscaping and public realm works and internal alterations to both buildings in connection with their refurbishment and change of use from Class B1 offices to Class A1/A3 and flexible Class B1 office / Office and events space (sui generis) at part ground and basement levels

  Decided 28 Jun 2022 Full applications
• 2022/0751/P Granted

  CAA House 45-59 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE

  Amendments (changes to areas of demolition and regularisation of demolition drawings, and minor design changes) to planning permission ref 2021/1058/P dated 30/09/2021 which itself varied permission ref 2019/2773/P dated 26/11/2019 (for the removal of existing roof plant equipment at 1 Kemble Street and erection of a single storey facsimile floor plus one setback floor; removal of roof plant from 43-59 Kingsway and erection of a single storey set-back extension; removal and replacement of the glazing to the existing enclosure of the southern external stair on Kingsway and new glazing at ground floor level across the site; enclosing the redundant petrol filling station area with slimline glazing; facade cleaning; new landscaping and public realm works and internal alterations to both buildings in connection with their refurbishment and change of use from Class B1 offices to Class A1/A3 and flexible Class B1 office / Office and events space (sui generis) at part ground and basement levels.)

  Decided 5 Apr 2022 Full applications
• 2021/1058/P Granted

  Space House 1 Kemble Street and 43-59 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE

  Variation of conditions 2 and 3 (approved drawings), 5 (long stay cycle parking), and 7 (Electric vehicle charging points) of planning permission reference 2019/2773/P granted 26/11/2019 for the erection of extensions to tower and Kingsway blocks, new glazing to the existing enclosure of the southern external stair on Kingsway; enclosure of the redundant petrol filling station area; façade cleaning; new landscaping and public realm works and internal alterations to both buildings in connection with their refurbishment and change of use from Class B1 offices to Class A1/A3 and flexible Class B1 / events space (sui generis) (summary). Amendments include: external and internal design changes to the approved scheme including installation of green roof to Kingsway roof; changes to the BMU equipment and AOVs; changes to windows; revisions to basement layouts; alterations to approved car parking, cycle parking and landscaping; correction of red line boundary; changes to proposed floor areas.

  Decided 30 Sep 2021 Full applications
• 2020/0906/P Granted

  Space House 1 Kemble Street & 43-59 Kingsway London WC2B 4TS

  Air quality assessment required by condition 16 of planning permission ref: 2019/2773/P dated 26/11/2019 for the change of use of Class B1 offices to Class A1/A3 and flexible Class B1 office / Office and events space (sui generis); removal of existing roof plant equipment at 1 Kemble Street and erection of a single storey facsimile floor plus one setback floor; removal of roof plant from 43-59 Kingsway and erection of a single storey set-back extension; and associated works (summary).

  Decided 8 Jul 2020 Full applications
• 2020/1816/P Granted

  Space House 1 Kemble Street and 43-59 Kingsway London WC2B 4TE

  Solar PV panel feasibility report required by condition 14 (part a) of planning permission ref: 2019/2773/P dated 26/11/2019 for the change of use of Class B1 offices to Class A1/A3 and flexible Class B1 office / Office and events space (sui generis); removal of existing roof plant equipment at 1 Kemble Street and erection of a single storey facsimile floor plus one setback floor; removal of roof plant from 43-59 Kingsway and erection of a single storey set-back extension; and associated works (summary).

  Decided 8 Jun 2020 Full applications
• 2020/1817/P Granted

  Space House 1 Kemble Street and 43-59 Kingsway London WC2B 4TE

  Details of the sustainable drainage system (SuDS) required by condition 15 of planning permission ref: 2019/2773/P dated 26/11/2019 (for the change of use of Class B1 offices to Class A1/A3 and flexible Class B1 office / Office and events space (sui generis); removal of existing roof plant equipment at 1 Kemble Street and erection of a single storey facsimile floor plus one setback floor; removal of roof plant from 43-59 Kingsway and erection of a single storey set-back extension; and associated works).

  Decided 20 May 2020 Full applications
• 2020/1622/P Granted

  Space House 1 Kemble Street 43-59 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE

  Pre-demolition and refurbishment asbestos survey required by condition 10 of planning permission ref: 2019/2773/P dated 26/11/2019 for the change of use of Class B1 offices to Class A1/A3 and flexible Class B1 office / Office and events space (sui generis); removal of existing roof plant equipment at 1 Kemble Street and erection of a single storey facsimile floor plus one setback floor; removal of roof plant from 43-59 Kingsway and erection of a single storey set-back extension; and associated works (summary).

  Decided 23 Apr 2020 Full applications

Camden granted permission on 26 November 2019, 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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• 45-49 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE

  2019/0451/P Submitted 24 Jan 2019 50 yards away

  Replacement of existing antennas, installation of new antennas with ancillary equipment and internal cabinets.

  Withdrawn Full applications 14 docs

• Space House 1 Kemble Street 43-59 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE

  2019/2790/L Submitted 28 May 2019 50 yards away

  Removal of existing roof plant equipment at 1 Kemble Street and erection of a single storey facsimile floor plus one setback floor; removal of roof plant from 43-59 Kingsway and erection of a single storey set-back extension; removal and replacement of the glazing to the existing enclosure of the southern external stair on Kingsway and new glazing at ground floor level across the site; enclosing the redundant petrol filling station area with slimline glazing; facade cleaning; new landscaping and public realm works and internal alterations to both buildings in connection with their refurbishment and change of use from Class B1 offices to Class A1/A3 and flexible Class B1 office / Office and events space (sui generis) at part ground and basement levels.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing 4 docs
  Small domestic

• Space House 1 Kemble Street and 43-59 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE

  2022/5072/P 50 yards away

  Hard and soft landscaping details required by condition 18 of planning permission ref: 2021/1058/P dated 30/09/2021 (which amended 2019/2773/P dated 26/11/2019) for the change of use of Class B1 offices to Class A1/A3 and flexible Class B1 office / Office and events space (sui generis); removal of existing roof plant equipment at 1 Kemble Street and erection of a single storey facsimile floor plus one setback floor; removal of roof plant from 43-59 Kingsway and erection of a single storey set-back extension; and associated works (summary).

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• Space House 1 Kemble Street and 43-59 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE

  2022/1525/L 50 yards away

  Manufacturer specifications of facing materials required by condition 3(e) of listed building consent 2022/0740/L granted 05/04/2022 which amended 2021/1106/L granted 30/09/2021 for the 'removal of existing roof plant equipment at 1 Kemble Street and erection of a single storey facsimile floor plus one setback floor; removal of roof plant from 43-59 Kingsway and erection of a single storey set-back extension; and associated works' (summary).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension
  Small domestic

• Space House 1 Kemble Street and 43-59 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE

  2022/2605/L 50 yards away

  Details of window flashing required by condition 3 (part c) of listed building consent 2022/2134/L granted 28/06/2022 which amended 2021/1106/L granted 30/09/2021 granted 30/09/2021 for the 'removal of existing roof plant equipment at 1 Kemble Street and erection of a single storey facsimile floor plus one setback floor; removal of roof plant from 43-59 Kingsway and erection of a single storey set-back extension; and associated works' (summary).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing
  Small domestic

• Space House 1 Kemble Street and 43-59 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE

  2023/1977/L 50 yards away

  Details of glazing manifestations required by condition 3 (part e) of listed building consent 2022/4463/L granted 22/11/2022 for the 'removal of existing roof plant equipment at 1 Kemble Street and erection of a single storey facsimile floor plus one setback floor; removal of roof plant from 43-59 Kingsway and erection of a single storey set-back extension; and associated works' (summary).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing
  Small domestic

• 2026/0990/P Refused

  1 Bleeding Heart Yard & 19 Greville Street London EC1N 8SJ

  Change of use from office space and restaurant use (Class E) and members club (Sui Generis) to affordable workspace and restaurant use (Class E) and 1 x residential unit on the third and fourth floors (Class C3). Erection of a two-storey roof extension across 19 Greville Street and 1 Bleeding Heart Yard, including alterations at second-floor level to the interior courtyard elevation, ground-floor fenestration changes, and a roof terrace for the associated residential unit.

  Received 26 Mar, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 2026/3044/P Granted

  London Irish Centre 50-52 Camden Square London NW1 9XB

  Details to discharge Condition 25 Part A (Air Quality Monitoring) of planning permission ref. 2020/1481/P dated 17/05/24 for 'Redevelopment of site to provide new and reconfigured community centre and ancillary residential accommodation (Class D1/ D2) involving alterations to retained buildings at No's. 50, 51 and 52 Camden Square including replacement of two storey 'link' building; demolition of Murray Street and Murray Mews buildings and replacement with part-three / part-four storey building (plus basement level) with second and third floor terraces and new entrance; associated landscaping and cycle parking'.

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 2026/4338/P Awaiting decision

  32 Willoughby Road London NW3 1RU

  Details to discharge condition 6 (tree protection methods) of planning permission 2025/4186/P granted 13/11/2025 for 'Demolition of existing two storey outrigger and replacement with part two-storey, part single storey rear extension, loft conversion with dormer and roof light to main roof at rear, new windows to flanking wall, replacement of existing windows and installation of a gate and fence to side'.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 2026/4141/P Awaiting decision

  24 Endell Street London WC2H 9HQ

  Relocation of three air conditioning condenser units to first floor roof, construction of an acoustic enclosure and other associated works.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 2026/3907/P Awaiting decision

  Flat 1 16 Lyndhurst Road London NW3 5NL

  External renovations to the front of the property, including works to the entry porch, steps, replacment front door, installation of metal railings to boundary wall and paving to front garden and erection of a glass roof to the side passage to create a bike shelter.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications