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UCL Darwin Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

Granted Camden 2023/4509/P Non Material Amendments

Relates to 2022/1578/P

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

Proposal

Non-material amendment to planning permission dated 19 May 2022 ref. 2022/1578/P (for: Installation and replacement of plant and associated equipment at roof level, and installation of two chilled water pipes and several wall-mounted grilles at rear elevation, and other associated works.) Namely, alterations to the pipework and louvres on rear elevation (retrospective)

As published by the council, reference 2023/4509/P

Application record

Reference
2023/4509/P
Type
Non Material Amendments
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Granted
Received
19 Oct 2023
Validated
23 Oct 2023
Decided
28 Nov 2023
Ward
Bloomsbury
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
WC1E 6BT

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 4 applications since 2022: 4 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2024/0761/P Granted

    UCL Darwin Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

    Installation of 2no. replacement air handling units, 2no. replacement condenser units, 6no. new condenser units, 1no. new humidifier, new ductwork and associated works at roof level

    Decided 7 May 2024 Full applications
  • 2023/1805/P Granted

    UCL Darwin Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

    Replacement of existing roof mounted chiller unit with two new chiller units and associated works at roof level.

    Decided 7 Jun 2023 Full applications
  • 2022/1578/P Granted

    UCL Darwin Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

    Installation and replacement of plant and associated equipment at roof level, and installation of two chilled water pipes and several wall-mounted grilles at rear elevation, and other associated works.

    Decided 19 May 2022 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 19 Oct 2023

    Received by Camden

  2. 23 Oct 2023

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 28 Nov 2023

    Decision issued: Granted

  4. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • 2022/1578/P Granted

    UCL Darwin Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

    Installation and replacement of plant and associated equipment at roof level, and installation of two chilled water pipes and several wall-mounted grilles at rear elevation, and other associated works.

    Decided 19 May 2022 Full applications

Documents

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

18 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Camden granted permission on 28 November 2023, 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 amendment applications

An amendment application makes limited changes to a permission that already exists; anything beyond modest adjustment needs a fresh application. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • UCL Darwin Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

    2022/1578/P 0m away

    Installation and replacement of plant and associated equipment at roof level, and installation of two chilled water pipes and several wall-mounted grilles at rear elevation, and other associated works.

    Granted Full applications
  • UCL Darwin Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

    2023/1805/P 0m away

    Replacement of existing roof mounted chiller unit with two new chiller units and associated works at roof level.

    Granted Full applications
  • UCL Darwin Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

    2024/0761/P Submitted 26 Feb 2024 0m away

    Installation of 2no. replacement air handling units, 2no. replacement condenser units, 6no. new condenser units, 1no. new humidifier, new ductwork and associated works at roof level

    Granted Full applications 13 docs
  • UCL Main Library Gower Street London WE1E 6BT

    2010/0661/L 11m away

    Internal and external alterations in connection with the refurbishment of Grade I listed reading room including installation of glass panels and balustrades to extend mezzanine floor on north west and south east sides, refurbishment/replacement of windows and internal doors, and upgrade to services, to North Junction block of main library building.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing
  • Gustave Tuck Lecture Theatre Wilkins Building UCL Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

    2010/2586/L 11m away

    Internal works to existing Gustave Tuck Lecture Theatre (Class D1) including alteration of dais, repositioning of lecture booth, provision of additional seating, removal of rear cabinets and retaining plinth, replacement of ceiling and wall lights, reinstatement of lantern light, replacement floor coverings and painting/joinery refinishing.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings
  • University College London Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

    2010/3177/L 11m away

    Application for the discharge of condition 4 (Cleaning and repairing of Alabaster Wall) for planning permission 2009/1691/L granted on the 5th January 2010 for: Alterations to include upgrade and refurbishment of internal common areas including main entrance, corridors, stairs and toilets to provide new reception facilities and internal security gates, relocation of basement toilet to ground floor, removal of internal partitions and installation of external handrails and lighting to main entrance on University Street.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings

In Camden

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    Non-material amendment to planning permission 2026/0413/P dated 12/05/2026 (Erection of a single storey side and rear extension, re-construction of rear garden boundary wall, replacement of a ground floor rear window with an access door, replacement of a side door with a window, insertion of two rooflights and reinstatement of front sash windows), namely to reduce the depth of the side element of the approved extension.

    4 Sep 2026 Amendments
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    Non-material amendment to planning permission ref. 2023/5470/P (dated 13/03/2025) for: Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear; reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension. NAMELY for alterations to the front lightwell, ground floor entrances, fifth floor fenestration, plant enclosure, and rear terrace.

    18 Jun 2026 Amendments
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    6 Aug 2026 Amendments
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    Non-material amendment to planning permission ref. 2025/5424/P dated 06/05/2026 for 'front alterations including reduction of length of metal railings and widening of opening for access to bins, installation of tiling to new entrance steps, installation of door to storage area & handrail to Flat A, and alterations to side boundary doorway', namely, to change the material for the new entrance steps and front paving.

    3 Sep 2026 Amendments
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    Chester Road Hostel 2 Chester Road London N19 5BP

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    22 Jun 2026 Amendments