Space House 45-59 Kingsway London Camden WC2B 6TE

1. 28 Jun 2022

   Decision issued: Granted

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• 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
• 2021/1106/L Granted

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

  Variation of conditions 2 (approved drawings), 3 (details) of listed building consent reference 2019/2790/L 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 and changes to windows; changes to the BMU equipment and AOVs; revisions to basement layouts; alterations to approved car parking, cycle parking and landscaping; correction of red line boundary; removal of reference to green walls and addition of new details to condition 3.

  Decided 30 Sep 2021 Heritage and listed buildings

3 later applications on the register refer to this one:

• 2022/3271/L Granted

  Space House 45-59 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE

  Amendments (removal of part of Kingsway loading bay wall brickwork and level 7 stair support) to listed building consent 2022/2134/L granted 28/06/2022 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).

  Decided 8 Sep 2022 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2022/2320/L Granted

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

  Details and method statement for cleaning of concrete facades required by condition 3 (part f) of listed building consent 2022/2134/L granted 28/06/2022 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).

  Decided 14 Jul 2022 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2022/2605/L Granted

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

  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).

  Decided 14 Jul 2022 Heritage and listed buildings

Camden granted permission on 28 June 2022, 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.

• Space House 1 Kemble Street London WC2B 4AN

  2011/5945/P 0m away

  Installation of an air handling unit at roof level and associated equipment, including alterations to provide steel walkway and hand rails, pipework and relocated staircase in connection with existing office use (Class B1).

  Granted Full applications

• Space House 1 Kemble Street London WC2B 4AN

  2026/0574/L Submitted 12 Feb 2026 0m away

  Internal Alterations to the thirteenth floor.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs

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

  2021/0351/P 0m away

  Removal and like for like replacement of windows to the north and south of the Kingsway building, removal of link bridge roof, reconfiguration of the UKPN facade to the Kingsway block and removal of brickwork and replacement with louvres to the Tower UKPN substation.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing

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

  2020/1622/P 0m away

  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).

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition
  Small domestic

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

  2021/4252/A 0m away

  Erection of hoarding along entire site perimeter measuring 2.1m high with internal illumination to Kingsway, Kemble Street and Keeley Street elevations.

  Granted

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

  2020/0906/P 0m away

  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).

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 2026/0825/L Granted

  88 Frognal London NW3 6XB

  Discharge of condition 4 (a) Plan, elevation and section drawings of all new internal doors at a scale of 1:10 with typical moulding and architrave details at a scale of 1:1. b) Plan, elevation and section drawings, including jambs, head and cill, of all new windows and doors, including garage doors and windows, at a scale of 1:10 with typical glazing bar details at 1:1) of 2025/3436/L (External works comprising demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single-storey ground floor extension; demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement garage; alterations and repairs to roof; repair and minor alterations to building facade; provision of new hard and soft landscaping. Interior works comprising general remodelling works; minor changes to planform and openings; installation of new mechanical and electrical services throughout)

  2 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/2946/L Awaiting decision

  Flat 1, 73 Eton Avenue London NW3 3EU

  Replacement of existing defective rear lean-to conservatory with a new slimline powder-coated aluminium framed conservatory with clear double glazing, on the exact same footprint as existing.

  3 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/3754/L Awaiting decision

  10 Great Ormond Street London Camden WC1N 3RB

  Coversion of 3 flats into 4 and internal alterations to the listed building

  2 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/2194/L Withdrawn

  Dunboyne Road Estate Dunboyne Road London NW3 2YY

  Installation of Air Source and Water Source Heat Pumps in basement car park with associated acoustic and security enclosures; installation of PV Panels on roof of Blocks 1, 2 and 3; removal of existing gas boilers and associated plant; installation of a new estate-wide heating network including Heat Interface Units, radiators, pipework and associated infrastructure to serve Flats 1-71; excavation of trenches and installation of below-ground heating, water and electrical infrastructure; and associated ancillary works.

  29 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/3773/L Awaiting decision

  47 Kelly Street London NW1 8PG

  Replacement of concrete roof tiles with slate roof tiles (Retrospective)

  28 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings