Institute of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

This site has had 42 applications since 2012: 36 approved, 2 refused.

• 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.

  Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Amendments
• 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.

  Submitted 14 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 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.

  Decided 22 Oct 2024 Full applications
• 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

  Decided 2 Oct 2024 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2024/3198/P 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 works

  Decided 2 Oct 2024 Full applications
• 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.

  Decided 2 Mar 2022 Full applications
• 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.

  Decided 2 Mar 2022 Heritage and listed buildings
• 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.

  Decided 5 Aug 2020 Heritage and listed buildings
• 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.

  Decided 15 Jun 2020 Heritage and listed buildings
• 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.

  Decided 15 Jun 2020 Full applications

1. 22 Oct 2024

   Decision issued: Granted

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Camden granted permission on 22 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.

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• University Of London Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

  2022/4077/P Submitted 22 Sep 2022 50 yards away

  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

  2014/1033/A 50 yards away

  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

  2022/1998/L 50 yards away

  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

  2014/1034/L 50 yards away

  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

  2010/5549/L 50 yards away

  Internal works at 2nd floor level to create a new mezzanine level and associated internal alterations.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• University Of London Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London Camden WC1H 0AL

  2022/1846/L 50 yards away

  Refurbishment and reconfiguration of Level 9 of Zone C of the Institute of Education, 20 Bedford Way comprising: the removal and replacement of existing partitions to create new workspaces; works to ceilings; the installation of secondary glazing; new flooring and doors; thermal upgrades to the roof and portions of the external wall at Level 9; and other associated works.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

• 2026/3449/L Awaiting decision

  Alexandra & Ainsworth TRA Hall 100 Rowley Way London NW8 0SW

  Reconstuction of roof loggia and roof lantern drainage channel pursuant to planning permission ref 2023/3413/P and listed building consent ref 2023/4012/L granted on 18/12/2024, for various works of roof repair and replacement.

  Received 18 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/3087/L Granted

  205 Albany Street London NW1 4AB

  Installation of a free standing air source heat pump in the rear courtyard. Installation of an innovative, thin and flexible PV panels to the flat section of the roof

  Received 21 Jul, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/4003/L Awaiting decision

  10 Sicilian Avenue London Camden WC1A 2QH

  Internal alterations to ground floor and basement level, including new partitions and mechanical ventillation.

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/4002/L Awaiting decision

  Flat A 4 Rowley Way London NW8 0SF

  Internal refurbishment including replacement of non-original kitchen and bathroom fittings, repair and refinishing of original internal timber joinery, replacement of floor finishes and internal redecoration.

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/3990/L Awaiting decision

  Unison Centre 130 Euston Road London Camden NW1 2AY

  Repair and refurbishment works.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings