UCL Main Quadrangle Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

1. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

2. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

   Camden took a median of 42 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

• 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
• 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

This application is with Camden for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Camden's median decision took 42 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

The published feed does not state which type of application this is; the register entry on Camden's portal will say. Our guide explains the common types.

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

  2020/5699/P Submitted 17 Dec 2020 0m 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 0m 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'

  Granted Full applications

• UCL Wilkins Quad Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

  2017/5797/L 0m 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 0m 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 0m 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 0m 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