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Main Quadrangle and Wilkins Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

Granted Camden 2025/0958/P Full applications

Works: Loft or dormer Windows or glazing Trees

Relates to 2024/3177/P

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

Proposal

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

As published by the council, reference 2025/0958/P

Application record

Reference
2025/0958/P
Category
Full applications
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Granted
Decided
27 May 2025
Postcode
WC1E 6BT

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

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
  • 2025/0876/L Granted

    Main Quadrangle and Wilkins Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

    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 27 May 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 27 May 2025

    Decision issued: Granted

  2. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • 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

4 later applications on the register refer to this one:

  • 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
  • 2025/3317/06BGP Awaiting decision

    UCL Main Quadrangle Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

    Details of Condition 13 Part A (Biodiversity Gain Plan and Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) of planning permission ref 2025/0958/P dated 27/05/2025 (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)

  • 2025/3319/P Awaiting decision

    Main Quadrangle and Wilkins Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

    Partial details of signage (condition 5) of Planning Permissions ref. 2025/0958/P dated 27/05/2025 (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.

    Full applications

What this grant of permission means

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.

About full applications

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • University College London The South Quad Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

    2020/5699/P Submitted 17 Dec 2020 50 yards away

    Use of the temporary teaching facility in South Quad for a further four academic years (2020-2024).

    Granted Full applications 15 docs

  • UCL Wilkins Quad Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

    2017/5801/P 50 yards away

    Submission of facing materials, artwork and lighting schedule details, as required by condition 3(a)-(c) of planning permission 2017/2934/P (dated 19/07/2017) for the 'Erection of two-storey temporary structure for use as teaching space (Class D1) for a period of 5 years'

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  • UCL Wilkins Quad Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

    2017/5797/L 50 yards away

    Submission of facing materials, artwork and lighting schedule details, as required by condition 3(a)-(c) of listed building consent 2017/2945/L (dated 19/07/2017) for the 'Erection of two-storey temporary structure for a period of 5 years'

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings

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

    2025/0874/L 50 yards away

    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)

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer Windows or glazing

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

    2025/5207/P Submitted 17 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    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)

    Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing +1 4 docs

  • University College London Wilkins Quad Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

    2020/5131/P Submitted 4 Jan 2021 50 yards away

    Temporary installation of a marquee to be erected for a combined period of twelve months over the next 2 academic years (2020/2021 and 2021/2022 ) [part retrospective].

    Granted Full applications 8 docs

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