Planning application
University of London Institute of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Addition of a new section of metal railings with the standard height of 1000mm (retrospective).
As published by the council, reference 2026/2408/L
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/2408/L
- Type
- Listed Building Consent
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 10 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 11 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Bloomsbury
- Postcode
- WC1H 0AL
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 19 applications since 2016: 17 approved, 0 refused.
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2024/2298/L Granted
University Of London Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL
Installation of 3no. external catering structures on the forecourt for a temporary period of four years.
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2024/2240/P Granted
University Of London Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL
Installation of 3no. external catering structures on the forecourt for a temporary period of four years.
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2023/3840/P Granted
University Of London Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL
Installation of external lighting to fourth floor facade and terrace and associated works to the fifth floor terrace
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2023/3844/L Granted
University Of London Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL
Installation of external lighting to fourth floor facade and terrace and associated works to the fifth floor terrace
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2023/1111/L Granted
University Of London Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL
Installation of new plant equipment comprising bulk fuel tank and control, condenser unit, and three new bollards to the rear service yard level and associated works.
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2023/1013/P Granted
University Of London Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL
Installation of new plant equipment comprising bulk fuel tank and control, condenser unit, and three new bollards to the rear service yard level and associated works.
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2023/0099/L Granted
University Of London Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL
Details of new light fittings required by condition 5 part A of listed building consent ref. 2020/1567/L granted 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.
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2022/4077/P Granted
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.
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2022/1037/L Granted
University Of London Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL
Refurbishment and reconfiguration of Level 5 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; and other associated works.
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2018/1014/L Withdrawn
University of London Institute of Education 20 Bedford Way LONDON WC1H 0AL
Work to erect lighting columns to the rear of the building over the exit courtyard and additional lighting on the upper walkway.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 Jun 2026
Received by Camden
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11 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 6 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
17 documents on file for this application
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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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