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University of London Institute of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

Awaiting decision Camden 2026/2408/L Listed Building Consent

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.

  • 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.

    Decided 2 Oct 2024 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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.

    Decided 2 Oct 2024 Full applications
  • 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

    Decided 25 Oct 2023 Full applications
  • 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

    Decided 25 Oct 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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.

    Decided 4 May 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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.

    Decided 4 May 2023 Full applications
  • 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.

    Decided 21 Feb 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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.

    Decided 26 Oct 2022 Full applications
  • 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.

    Decided 30 May 2022 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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.

    Decided 28 Jun 2018 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 10 Jun 2026

    Received by Camden

  2. 11 Jun 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 24 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 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.

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

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

17 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Camden for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Camden decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 55 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About heritage and listed building applications

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.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 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

    2024/3644/L 50 yards away

    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

    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

In Camden

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    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

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