Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

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
• 2020/1520/P 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 Full applications

1. 15 Jun 2020

   Decision issued: Granted

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

2 later applications on the register refer to this one:

• 2023/1732/L Granted

  UCL Institute of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

  Sample panels of concrete cleaning and repairs required by condition 5 part B of listed building consent ref. 2020/1567/L granted 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

  Decided 19 Mar 2024 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2023/0099/L Granted

  University Of London Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

  Details of new light fittings required by condition 5 part A of listed building consent ref. 2020/1567/L granted 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.

  Decided 21 Feb 2023 Heritage and listed buildings

Camden granted permission on 15 June 2020, 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.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

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

  2022/4077/P Submitted 22 Sep 2022 50 yards 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 50 yards 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 50 yards 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 50 yards 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 50 yards 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

• 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

  2010/5549/L 50 yards away

  Internal works at 2nd floor level to create a new mezzanine level and associated internal alterations.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• 2026/1141/L Granted

  25 John Street London WC1N 2BS

  Internal and external alterations to partition layout at basement, supporting structures and external ground level, and alterations to design of conservatory, windows and doors granted under listed building consent 2024/0338/L dated 06/08/2024.

  Received 26 Mar, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2025/1781/L Granted

  Frognal Rise House Lower Terrace London NW3 6RE

  Demolition of existing garage and interlinking gallery and replacement with new garage and garden room with link, new basement floor below garden, alterations to main house including replacement windows including reinstated oriel window and new French doors to entrance elevation, new roofing to side wing, new portico and replacement door to front elevation, enlargement of existing lightwell, replacement gates and canopy over entrance gate, restorations of boundary treatments, associated internal alterations including partial underpinning works and other minor alterations.

  Received 22 Apr, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/4129/L Awaiting decision

  6 Leverton Street London NW5 2PJ

  Strip out kitchen including floor tiles and replace; replace plumbing and flooring in rear ensuite; replace plumbing in front ensuite and WC; replace internal doors; replace garden wall with metal railing; replace 3 rear windows, 3 rear elevation side windows, 1 rear door and 1 rear elevation side door with double-glazed crittal windows and doors; remove 2 rear windows; render rear elevation brickwork; and associated works.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/1686/L Granted

  Flat Ground and 1st Floor and Flat 2nd and 3rd Floor 14 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR

  External and internal alterations in connection with conversion of two self-contained flats into a single-family dwellinghouse, including new doors at rear ground and second floor level, replacement windows at rear second and third floors level, removal of internal partitions, extending the stair handrail, and replacement internal doors, parquet flooring, skirting, architraves, cornicing, and fittings.

  Received 19 May, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/2202/L Refused

  4 Hampstead Square London NW3 1AB

  Erection of conservatory to front elevation.

  Received 27 May, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings