Space House 45-59 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE

This site has had 5 applications since 2022: 5 approved, 0 refused.

• 2022/4463/L Granted

  Space House 45-59 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE

  Amendments (involving demolition of concrete piers to Kingsway elevation and like-for-like replacement) to listed building consent 2022/3271/L granted 08/09/2022 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 22 Nov 2022 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2022/4468/P Granted

  Space House 45-59 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE

  Amendments (involving demolition of concrete piers to Kingsway elevation and like-for-like replacement) to planning permission 2021/1058/P dated 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; 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 22 Nov 2022 Full applications
• 2022/3272/P 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 planning permission 2021/1058/P dated 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; 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 8 Sep 2022 Full applications
• 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

1. 28 Jun 2022

   Decision issued: Granted

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• 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
• 2019/2773/P 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 26 Nov 2019 Full applications

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.

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• Space House 1 Kemble Street London WC2B 4AN

  2011/5945/P 50 yards 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 50 yards 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 50 yards 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 50 yards 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 50 yards 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 50 yards 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

• 2026/0990/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