Planning application
University College London Wilkins Quad Gower Street London WC1E 6BT
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Temporary installation of a marquee to be erected for a combined period of twelve months over the next 2 academic years (2020/2021 and 2021/2022 ) [part retrospective].
As published by the council, reference 2020/5131/P
Application record
- Reference
- 2020/5131/P
- Type
- Full Planning Permission
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Granted
- Received
- 4 Jan 2021
- Validated
- 13 Jan 2021
- Decided
- 16 Feb 2021
- Ward
- Bloomsbury (Pre May 2022)
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- WC1E 6BT
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 3 applications since 2017: 3 approved, 0 refused.
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2017/2945/L Granted
University College London Wilkins Quad Gower Street London WC1E 6BT
Erection of two-storey temporary structure within Main Quad of the Wilkin's Building for a period of 5 years.
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2017/2934/P Granted
University College London Wilkins Quad Gower Street London WC1E 6BT
Erection of two-storey temporary structure within the Main Quad of the Wilkin's Building for use as teaching space (Class D1) for a period of 5 years.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Jan 2021
Received by Camden
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13 Jan 2021
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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16 Feb 2021
Decision issued: Granted
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22 Jul 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
8 documents on file for this application
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Camden granted permission on 16 February 2021, 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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University College London The South Quad Gower Street London WC1E 6BT
Use of the temporary teaching facility in South Quad for a further four academic years (2020-2024).
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UCL Wilkins Quad Gower Street London WC1E 6BT
Submission of facing materials, artwork and lighting schedule details, as required by condition 3(a)-(c) of planning permission 2017/2934/P (dated 19/07/2017) for the 'Erection of two-storey temporary structure for use as teaching space (Class D1) for a period of 5 years'
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UCL Wilkins Quad Gower Street London WC1E 6BT
Submission of facing materials, artwork and lighting schedule details, as required by condition 3(a)-(c) of listed building consent 2017/2945/L (dated 19/07/2017) for the 'Erection of two-storey temporary structure for a period of 5 years'
Granted Heritage and listed buildings -
Main Quadrangle and Wilkins Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT
Discharge of condition 4a (surface finishes) and part discharge of 4b (curbs and seats) of Listed Building Consent 2024/3192/L dated 29/11/2024 (for: Refurbishment and improvement works to Wilkins Building, including the creation of new openings and replacement of glazing in the Cloisters and adjacent rooms, works for the installation of a new staircase and accessible lift, installation of plant at roof level, landscaping of the Main Quadrangle, introduction of sloped access to buildings, replacement of rooflights for the Slade Building, waterproofing works to Chadwick Building, and associated works)
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer Windows or glazing -
Main Quadrangle and Wilkins Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT
Details of the Operational Management Plan (Condition 11) of planning permission 2025/0958/P dated 27/5/2025 (for: Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans), Condition 6 (landscaping) and Condition 13 (Biodiversity Net Gain) of planning permission ref. 2024/3177/P dated 29/11/2024 (for: Refurbishment and improvement works to Wilkins Building, including the creation of new openings and replacement of glazing in the Cloisters and adjacent rooms, works for the installation of a new staircase and accessible lift, installation of plant at roof level, landscaping of the Main Quadrangle, introduction of sloped access to buildings, replacement of rooflights for the Slade Building, waterproofing works to Chadwick Building, and associated works) NAMELY, retention of 3no trees, changes to design of planters, reconfiguration of dry risers, relocation of lighting and relocation of disabled parking)
Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing +1 4 docs -
Main Quadrangle and Wilkins Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans), Condition 6 (landscaping) and Condition 13 (Biodiversity Net Gain) of planning permission ref. 2024/3177/P dated 29/11/2024 (for: Refurbishment and improvement works to Wilkins Building, including the creation of new openings and replacement of glazing in the Cloisters and adjacent rooms, works for the installation of a new staircase and accessible lift, installation of plant at roof level, landscaping of the Main Quadrangle, introduction of sloped access to buildings, replacement of rooflights for the Slade Building, waterproofing works to Chadwick Building, and associated works) NAMELY, retention of 3no trees, changes to design of planters, reconfiguration of dry risers, relocation of lighting and relocation of disabled parking
Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing +1
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