Main Quadrangle and Wilkins Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

This site has had 13 applications since 2024: 12 approved, 0 refused.

• 2025/5207/P Granted

  Main Quadrangle and Wilkins Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

  Details of the Operational Management Plan (Condition 11) of planning permission 2025/0958/P dated 27/5/2025 (for: Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans), Condition 6 (landscaping) and Condition 13 (Biodiversity Net Gain) of planning permission ref. 2024/3177/P dated 29/11/2024 (for: Refurbishment and improvement works to Wilkins Building, including the creation of new openings and replacement of glazing in the Cloisters and adjacent rooms, works for the installation of a new staircase and accessible lift, installation of plant at roof level, landscaping of the Main Quadrangle, introduction of sloped access to buildings, replacement of rooflights for the Slade Building, waterproofing works to Chadwick Building, and associated works) NAMELY, retention of 3no trees, changes to design of planters, reconfiguration of dry risers, relocation of lighting and relocation of disabled parking)

  Decided 30 Jan 2026 Full applications
• 2025/3055/P Granted

  Main Quadrangle and Wilkins Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

  Non-material amendment pursuant to Planning Permission Ref No. 2025/0958/P for ‘Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans), Condition 6 (landscaping) and Condition 13 (Biodiversity Net Gain) of planning permission ref. 2024/3177/P dated 29/11/2024 (for: Refurbishment and improvement works to Wilkins Building, including the creation of new openings and replacement of glazing in the Cloisters and adjacent rooms, works for the installation of a new staircase and accessible lift, installation of plant at roof level, landscaping of the Main Quadrangle, introduction of sloped access to buildings, replacement of rooflights for the Slade Building, waterproofing works to Chadwick Building, and associated works) NAMELY, retention of 3no trees, changes to design of planters, reconfiguration of dry risers, relocation of lighting and relocation of disabled parking.’ Namely, to incorporate exhibition display boards and associated infrastructure within the Cloisters, finalise the arrangement of the Whistler murals, amend the lighting display, widen the door from the South Cloisters lobby to the Bernard Katz garden room, replace the existing window overlooking the Provost dining terrace with a door and incorporate wayfinding and signage.

  Decided 3 Sep 2025 Full applications
• 2025/1719/P Granted

  Main Quadrangle and Wilkins Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

  Part discharge of condition 5b (seats, drains and power points) and 5c (railings) of Planning Permission 2024/3177/P dated 29/11/2024 (for: Refurbishment and improvement works to Wilkins Building, including the creation of new openings and replacement of glazing in the Cloisters and adjacent rooms, works for the installation of a new staircase and accessible lift, installation of plant at roof level, landscaping of the Main Quadrangle, introduction of sloped access to buildings, replacement of rooflights for the Slade Building, waterproofing works to Chadwick Building, and associated works)

  Decided 10 Jun 2025 Full applications
• 2025/0958/P Granted

  Main Quadrangle and Wilkins Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

  Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans), Condition 6 (landscaping) and Condition 13 (Biodiversity Net Gain) of planning permission ref. 2024/3177/P dated 29/11/2024 (for: Refurbishment and improvement works to Wilkins Building, including the creation of new openings and replacement of glazing in the Cloisters and adjacent rooms, works for the installation of a new staircase and accessible lift, installation of plant at roof level, landscaping of the Main Quadrangle, introduction of sloped access to buildings, replacement of rooflights for the Slade Building, waterproofing works to Chadwick Building, and associated works) NAMELY, retention of 3no trees, changes to design of planters, reconfiguration of dry risers, relocation of lighting and relocation of disabled parking

  Decided 27 May 2025 Full applications
• 2025/1646/L Granted

  Main Quadrangle and Wilkins Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

  Part discharge of condition 4b (seats, drains and power points) and 4c (railings) of Listed Building Consent 2024/3192/L dated 29/11/2024 (for: Refurbishment and improvement works to Wilkins Building, including the creation of new openings and replacement of glazing in the Cloisters and adjacent rooms, works for the installation of a new staircase and accessible lift, installation of plant at roof level, landscaping of the Main Quadrangle, introduction of sloped access to buildings, replacement of rooflights for the Slade Building, waterproofing works to Chadwick Building, and associated works).

  Decided 22 May 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2025/0962/P Granted

  Main Quadrangle and Wilkins Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

  Discharge of condition 4 (tree protection method) of Planning Permission 2024/3177/P dated 29/11/2024 (for: Refurbishment and improvement works to Wilkins Building, including the creation of new openings and replacement of glazing in the Cloisters and adjacent rooms, works for the installation of a new staircase and accessible lift, installation of plant at roof level, landscaping of the Main Quadrangle, introduction of sloped access to buildings, replacement of rooflights for the Slade Building, waterproofing works to Chadwick Building, and associated works)

  Decided 28 Apr 2025 Full applications
• 2025/0874/L Granted

  Main Quadrangle and Wilkins Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

  Discharge of condition 4a (surface finishes) and part discharge of 4b (curbs and seats) of Listed Building Consent 2024/3192/L dated 29/11/2024 (for: Refurbishment and improvement works to Wilkins Building, including the creation of new openings and replacement of glazing in the Cloisters and adjacent rooms, works for the installation of a new staircase and accessible lift, installation of plant at roof level, landscaping of the Main Quadrangle, introduction of sloped access to buildings, replacement of rooflights for the Slade Building, waterproofing works to Chadwick Building, and associated works)

  Decided 9 Apr 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2025/0960/P Granted

  Main Quadrangle and Wilkins Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

  Discharge of condition 5a (surface finishes) and part discharge of 5b (curbs and seats) of Planning Permission 2024/3177/P dated 29/11/2024 (for: Refurbishment and improvement works to Wilkins Building, including the creation of new openings and replacement of glazing in the Cloisters and adjacent rooms, works for the installation of a new staircase and accessible lift, installation of plant at roof level, landscaping of the Main Quadrangle, introduction of sloped access to buildings, replacement of rooflights for the Slade Building, waterproofing works to Chadwick Building, and associated works)

  Decided 9 Apr 2025 Full applications
• 2025/0139/P Granted

  Main Quadrangle and Wilkins Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

  Non-material amendment to alter the wording of condition 13 (Biodiversity Net Gain) of planning permission 2024/3177/P dated 29/11/2024 (for: Refurbishment and improvement works, including creation of sloped access to the Slade and Wilkins Building, replacement of roof lights on Slade Building, Installation of canopies and landscaping works in the Main Quadrangle, installation of plant and enclosure on the Wilkins Building roof, waterproofing works to the Chadwick Building basement, cycle parking, disabled parking, and associated works). Namely, changes to the requirements of part C relating to habitat creation and enhancement works.

  Decided 28 Jan 2025 Full applications
• 2024/3177/P Granted

  Main Quadrangle and Wilkins Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

  Refurbishment and improvement works, including creation of sloped access to the Slade and Wilkins Building, replacement of roof lights on Slade Building, Installation of canopies and landscaping works in the Main Quadrangle, installation of plant and enclosure on the Wilkins Building roof, waterproofing works to the Chadwick Building basement, cycle parking, disabled parking, and associated works

  Decided 29 Nov 2024 Full applications

1. 27 May 2025

   Decision issued: Granted

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• 2024/3192/L Granted

  Main Quadrangle and Wilkins Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

  Refurbishment and improvement works to Wilkins Building, including the creation of new openings and replacement of glazing in the Cloisters and adjacent rooms, works for the installation of a new staircase and accessible lift, installation of plant at roof level, landscaping of the Main Quadrangle, introduction of sloped access to buildings, replacement of rooflights for the Slade Building, waterproofing works to Chadwick Building, and associated works

  Decided 29 Nov 2024 Heritage and listed buildings

2 later applications on the register refer to this one:

• 2025/3054/L Granted

  UCL Main Quadrangle and Wilkins Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

  Partial details of signage (condition 4) of Listed Building Consent ref. 2025/0876/L dated 27/05/2025 (for: Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of Listed Building Consent ref. 2024/3192/L dated 29/11/2024 (for: Refurbishment and improvement works to Wilkins Building, including the creation of new openings and replacement of glazing in the Cloisters and adjacent rooms, works for the installation of a new staircase and accessible lift, installation of plant at roof level, landscaping of the Main Quadrangle, introduction of sloped access to buildings, replacement of rooflights for the Slade Building, waterproofing works to Chadwick Building, and associated works) NAMELY, retention of 3no trees, design of planters, reconfiguration of dry risers, relocation of lighting and relocation of disabled parking).

  Decided 4 Sep 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2025/3021/L Granted

  UCL Main Quadrangle and Wilkins Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

  Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of Listed Building Consent ref. 2025/0876/L dated 27/05/2025 (for: Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of Listed Building Consent ref. 2024/3192/L dated 29/11/2024 (for: Refurbishment and improvement works to Wilkins Building, including the creation of new openings and replacement of glazing in the Cloisters and adjacent rooms, works for the installation of a new staircase and accessible lift, installation of plant at roof level, landscaping of the Main Quadrangle, introduction of sloped access to buildings, replacement of rooflights for the Slade Building, waterproofing works to Chadwick Building, and associated works) NAMELY, retention of 3no trees, design of planters, reconfiguration of dry risers, relocation of lighting and relocation of disabled parking) Namely, to incorporate exhibition display boards and associated infrastructure within the Cloisters, finalise the arrangement of the Whistler murals, amend the lighting display, widen the door from the South Cloisters lobby to the Bernard Katz garden room, replace the existing window overlooking the Provost dining terrace with a door and incorporate wayfinding and signage.

  Decided 3 Sep 2025 Heritage and listed buildings

Camden granted permission on 27 May 2025, 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.

• UCL Wilkins Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

  2025/4930/L Submitted 31 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Installation of reversible internal threaded sockets within the dims of the portico columns of the Wilkins Building for the display of banner advertisements.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 14 docs

• UCL Slade School Of Art Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

  2026/2907/L Submitted 10 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Variation of Condition 2 pursuant to Listed Building Consent Ref. 2025/1304/L dated 12/06/2026 (for: External and internal refurbishment, repair and maintenance works comprising replacement gutters and internal downpipes, repair and localised replacement of lead, slate, copper and asphalt roofs, replacement and repair works to the windows, roof lights, roof lanterns and glazed lights, repair and rebuilding of chimneys, facade cleaning and repair and other associated works.) NAMELY, a replacement rooflight

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 23 docs

• 69 Gower Street London Camden WC1E 6HJ

  2026/2649/L Submitted 24 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Discharge of condition 5 (samples and materials) of 2024/3915/P (Replacement of non-historic windows, external facade cleaning, replacement of the roof covering and associated repairs, the reinstatement of cast-iron window sill railings, and the replacement of tiling to the front step with a new mosaic design)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Roofing Windows or glazing 6 docs

• 69 Gower Street London WC1E 6HJ

  2025/0514/L 50 yards away

  Erection of a pergola in rear garden and associated works

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• 69 Gower Street London WC1E 6HJ

  2025/0506/P 50 yards away

  Erection of a pergola in rear garden and associated works

  Granted Full applications

• UCL Front Lodge Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

  2025/4636/L Submitted 16 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Display of 2 x non-illuminated fascia signs on the front lodges

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 8 docs

• 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