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Institute of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

Granted Camden 2019/3624/P Full Planning Permission

Works: Windows or glazing

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

Proposal

External alterations including removal of existing mesh cladding and installation of curtain wall, glazing, louvre panels and double door set associated with the conversion of existing garage area to create an internal site office to university (Use Class D1)

As published by the council, reference 2019/3624/P

Application record

Reference
2019/3624/P
Type
Full Planning Permission
Status
FINAL DECISION
Decision
Granted
Received
16 Jul 2019
Validated
31 Jul 2019
Decided
23 Oct 2019
Ward
Bloomsbury (Pre May 2022)
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
WC1H 0AL

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 42 applications since 2012: 36 approved, 2 refused.

  • 2026/3533/P Awaiting decision

    Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 2024/3198/P dated 02/10/2024 (for: Upgrading of the existing Bloomsbury District Heat network through the installation of roof mounted air source heat pumps and supporting equipment within an acoustic enclosure, and associated external works.) NAMELY, the reconfiguration of plant, amendment of the steelwork structure distributing the load of the new plant areas through the existing building, and the amendment of the louvred plant screens to satisfy the opposing requirements of ventilation to plant and sound attenuation.

    Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • 2026/3505/L Awaiting decision

    Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of Listed Building Consent 2024/3245/L dated 02/10/2024 (for: Upgrading of the existing Bloomsbury District Heat network through the installation of roof mounted air source heat pumps and supporting equipment within an acoustic enclosure, and associated external works.) NAMELY, the reconfiguration of plant, amendment of the steelwork structure distributing the load of the new plant areas through the existing building, and the amendment of the louvred plant screens to satisfy the opposing requirements of ventilation to plant and sound attenuation.

    Submitted 14 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2024/3644/L Granted

    Institute of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

    Internal works comprising reconfiguration and refurbishment of Levels 5-9 Core A nib and wing, Level 6 wing A Lawton Room, Level 1 plantroom, Level 4 Room 426, Level 5 Zone C and Levels 1, 3 and 4 foyers; replacement mezzanine levels to selected rooms at Levels 2 and 3 in Core C and Levels 4 and 5; creation of new plant room at Level 8 wing A; new post room to Level 4; installation of platform lifts at Level 3 and 4 foyers; installation of fixed furniture and security gates in foyers; replacement of doors to the IALs building at Levels 4-9; infill of Level 1 drama hall window; replacement of existing halls signage with new digital signage at Levels 1-9 Cores A and B, Level 3 and 4 Zone B and Level 5 Zone C; and other associated internal works. External works comprising a new extended entrance at Bedford Way; a reconfigured entrance at Thornhaugh Mews; alterations to roof plant enclosure and new chiller unit; repairs and installation of insulation to external Levels 6-9 terraces; installation of secondary glazing to selected panels; new louvres at Level 8 wing A; smoke ventilation panels along Bedford Way elevation; refurbishment and repairs to Level 4 and 10 roof; new external gate at Level 5 wing A; replacement rooflights at Level 4; external beacons at Level 6 and 10 roof; and other associated external works

    Decided 22 Oct 2024 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2024/3607/P Granted

    Institute of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

    Installation of new extended entrance at Bedford Way; a reconfigured entrance at Thornhaugh Mews; alterations to roof plant enclosure and new chiller unit; repairs and installation of insulation to external Levels 6-9 terraces; installation of secondary glazing to selected panels; new louvres at Level 8 wing A; smoke ventilation panels along Bedford Way elevation; refurbishment and repairs to Level 4 and 10 roof; new external gate at Level 5 wing A; replacement rooflights at Level 4; external beacons at Level 6 and 10 roof; and other associated external works.

    Decided 22 Oct 2024 Full applications
  • 2024/3245/L Granted

    Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

    Upgrading of the existing Bloomsbury District Heat network through the installation of roof mounted air source heat pumps and supporting equipment within an acoustic enclosure, and associated external and internal works

    Decided 2 Oct 2024 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2024/3198/P Granted

    Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

    Upgrading of the existing Bloomsbury District Heat network through the installation of roof mounted air source heat pumps and supporting equipment within an acoustic enclosure, and associated external works

    Decided 2 Oct 2024 Full applications
  • 2021/6235/P Granted

    Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

    Refurbishment and reconfiguration of selected areas comprising: a new extended entrance at Bedford Way, a reconfigured entrance at Thornhaugh Mews; and other associated works.

    Decided 2 Mar 2022 Full applications
  • 2021/6242/L Granted

    Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

    Refurbishment and reconfiguration of selected areas comprising: a new extended entrance at Bedford Way, a reconfigured entrance at Thornhaugh Mews; insertion of a new platform lift at Level 3 and a platform lift serving Level 3 and 4; refurbishment of the foyers at Levels 1, 3 and 4 including the installation of fixed furniture and security gates; replacement of doors to the IALS building at Levels 4-9; and other associated works.

    Decided 2 Mar 2022 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2020/1787/L Granted

    Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

    Refurbishment of the lifts within the Cores B and C including the upgrade of landing indicators, evacuations intercoms, landing stations, fire control switches, landing doors, service stations, header/overgate panels and other associated works.

    Decided 5 Aug 2020 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2020/1567/L Granted

    Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

    Refurbishment and reconfiguration of selected areas of the Institute of Education comprising: repairs and installation of insulation to the external terraces; creation of a new plant room at Level 8 Wing A and installation of new louvres to serve this plant room; refurbishment and repairs to the lobby roof on level 4 and the roof at Level 10; installation of new external gate at Level 5 of Wing A; and associated works.

    Decided 15 Jun 2020 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 16 Jul 2019

    Received by Camden

  2. 31 Jul 2019

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 23 Oct 2019

    Decision issued: Granted

  4. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  5. 5 Sep 2026

    Status changed to FINAL DECISION

    Previously Final Decision.

Documents

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

9 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Camden granted permission on 23 October 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.

About full applications

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Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • Institute of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

    2019/3900/L Submitted 16 Jul 2019 0m away

    Internal and external alterations associated with the conversion of existing garage area to office space including removal of mesh cladding and installation of curtain wall, glazing, louvre panels and double door and internal layout changes

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 4 docs
  • University Of London Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

    2022/4077/P Submitted 22 Sep 2022 2m away

    Details of external noise levels required by condition 4 of planning permission 2020/1520/P approved 15/06/2020 for the refurbishment and reconfiguration of selected areas of the Institute of Education comprising: repairs and installation of insulation to the external terraces; creation of a new plant room at Level 8 Wing A and installation of new louvres to serve this plant room; refurbishment and repairs to the lobby roof on level 4 and the roof at Level 10; installation of new external gate at Level 5 of Wing A; and associated works.

    Granted Full applications 5 docs
  • Institute of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

    2024/3644/L 2m away

    Internal works comprising reconfiguration and refurbishment of Levels 5-9 Core A nib and wing, Level 6 wing A Lawton Room, Level 1 plantroom, Level 4 Room 426, Level 5 Zone C and Levels 1, 3 and 4 foyers; replacement mezzanine levels to selected rooms at Levels 2 and 3 in Core C and Levels 4 and 5; creation of new plant room at Level 8 wing A; new post room to Level 4; installation of platform lifts at Level 3 and 4 foyers; installation of fixed furniture and security gates in foyers; replacement of doors to the IALs building at Levels 4-9; infill of Level 1 drama hall window; replacement of existing halls signage with new digital signage at Levels 1-9 Cores A and B, Level 3 and 4 Zone B and Level 5 Zone C; and other associated internal works. External works comprising a new extended entrance at Bedford Way; a reconfigured entrance at Thornhaugh Mews; alterations to roof plant enclosure and new chiller unit; repairs and installation of insulation to external Levels 6-9 terraces; installation of secondary glazing to selected panels; new louvres at Level 8 wing A; smoke ventilation panels along Bedford Way elevation; refurbishment and repairs to Level 4 and 10 roof; new external gate at Level 5 wing A; replacement rooflights at Level 4; external beacons at Level 6 and 10 roof; and other associated external works

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Loft or dormer +1
  • Institute of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

    2014/1033/A 2m away

    Display of 1x non illuminated fascia sign on the west elevation, 2 x acrylic panels signs on east elevation and 3 x free standing signs within flowerbed on west side.

    Granted
  • University Of London Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London Camden WC1H 0AL

    2022/1998/L 2m away

    The Discharge of Condition 6 a) (Sample Panel) (ref: 2021/6242/L granted 02/03/2022) For: Refurbishment and reconfiguration of selected areas within the IoE, No. 20 Bedford Way.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings
  • Institute of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

    2014/1034/L 2m away

    Display of 1x non illuminated fascia sign on the west elevation, 2 x acrylic panels signs on east elevation and 3 x free standing signs within flowerbed on west side.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings

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    16 Jun 2026 Full applications
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  • 2026/0483/P Granted

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    Discharge of details for condition 47 (surface water run off details) of planning permission 2026/0404/P granted on 19/06/2026 for " Variation of conditions (2 plan numbers); 8 (quantum of commercial space); 13 (commercial windows); 15 (Wind Microclimate); 19 (commercial windows); 24 (Air quality); 34 (development quantum); 40 (Circular Economy); 44 (designing out crime); 45 (Fire Strategy); 46 (SuDS); 48 (Community facility removed), 48 (wheelchair units), 49 (TfL health and safety) to planning permission ref. 2025/0852/P (for demolition of building and provision of a mixed-use residential-led development) to secure alterations to the external appearance; internal residential and commercial space layouts; omission of community floorspace and increased affordable housing provision; cycle and car parking; hard and soft landscaping, and other associated amendments”

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