Planning application
Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
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
As published by the council, reference 2024/3198/P
Application record
- Reference
- 2024/3198/P
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Granted
- Decided
- 2 Oct 2024
- Postcode
- WC1H 0AL
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 42 applications since 2012: 36 approved, 2 refused.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2020/1567/L 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.
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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.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Oct 2024
Decision issued: Granted
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Related applications
Cases linked to this one on the register
1 later application on the register refers to this one:
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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.
What this grant of permission means
Camden granted permission on 2 October 2024, 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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Nearby applications
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University Of London Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL
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
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
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
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
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
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Granted Heritage and listed buildings
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