Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

This site has had 42 applications since 2012: 36 approved, 2 refused.

• 2026/3505/L Awaiting decision

  Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

  Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of Listed Building Consent 2024/3245/L dated 02/10/2024 (for: Upgrading of the existing Bloomsbury District Heat network through the installation of roof mounted air source heat pumps and supporting equipment within an acoustic enclosure, and associated external works.) NAMELY, the reconfiguration of plant, amendment of the steelwork structure distributing the load of the new plant areas through the existing building, and the amendment of the louvred plant screens to satisfy the opposing requirements of ventilation to plant and sound attenuation.

  Submitted 14 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2024/3644/L Granted

  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

  Decided 22 Oct 2024 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2024/3607/P Granted

  Institute of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

  Installation of 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.

  Decided 22 Oct 2024 Full applications
• 2024/3245/L Granted

  Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

  Upgrading of the existing Bloomsbury District Heat network through the installation of roof mounted air source heat pumps and supporting equipment within an acoustic enclosure, and associated external and internal works

  Decided 2 Oct 2024 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2024/3198/P Granted

  Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

  Upgrading of the existing Bloomsbury District Heat network through the installation of roof mounted air source heat pumps and supporting equipment within an acoustic enclosure, and associated external works

  Decided 2 Oct 2024 Full applications
• 2021/6235/P Granted

  Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

  Refurbishment and reconfiguration of selected areas comprising: a new extended entrance at Bedford Way, a reconfigured entrance at Thornhaugh Mews; and other associated works.

  Decided 2 Mar 2022 Full applications
• 2021/6242/L Granted

  Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

  Refurbishment and reconfiguration of selected areas comprising: a new extended entrance at Bedford Way, a reconfigured entrance at Thornhaugh Mews; insertion of a new platform lift at Level 3 and a platform lift serving Level 3 and 4; refurbishment of the foyers at Levels 1, 3 and 4 including the installation of fixed furniture and security gates; replacement of doors to the IALS building at Levels 4-9; and other associated works.

  Decided 2 Mar 2022 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2020/1787/L Granted

  Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

  Refurbishment of the lifts within the Cores B and C including the upgrade of landing indicators, evacuations intercoms, landing stations, fire control switches, landing doors, service stations, header/overgate panels and other associated works.

  Decided 5 Aug 2020 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2020/1567/L Granted

  Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

  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 15 Jun 2020 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2020/1520/P Granted

  Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

  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 15 Jun 2020 Full applications

1. 18 Aug 2026

   Received by Camden

2. 25 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 October 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 43 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

• 2024/3198/P Granted

  Institute Of Education 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL

  Upgrading of the existing Bloomsbury District Heat network through the installation of roof mounted air source heat pumps and supporting equipment within an acoustic enclosure, and associated external works

  Decided 2 Oct 2024 Full applications

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

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• 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

• 2026/1139/P Granted

  25 John Street London WC1N 2BS

  Alterations to design of conservatory, windows and doors approved under planning permission 2024/0312/P dated 06/08/2024.

  Received 26 Mar, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Amendments
• 2026/4266/P Awaiting decision

  Unit 3A Camden Wharf London 28 Jamestown Road NW1 7BY

  Variation of the planning permission dated 15.3.1999 (Registered No PE9700702R3) for the redevelopment of the eastern part of the site by the erection of a four-storey building for mixed A1, A3 and B1 and the retention of the lock-keepers cottage as a Canal Information Centre with ancillary retail/ cafe comprising alterations to the elevations, fenestration, shopfront, balustrading, terraces, roof plant and the omission of the approved canopy over the pedestrian area as well as the discharging of part of condition 1 of the said planning permission relating to approval of details of balustrades, shopfronts, the canopy attached to the commercial building and any structure related to it.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Amendments
• 2026/3366/P Granted

  Flat Lower Ground Floor 133 King Henry's Road London NW3 3RD

  Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 2025/1032/P dated 23/04/2025 (which amended 2023/5117/P dated 22/03/2024 (for: Erection of single storey rear extension at lower ground floor, new windows to front and side elevations and new front door) NAMELY, changes to front elevation window and materials

  Received 6 Aug, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Amendments
• 2026/4223/P Awaiting decision

  6 Conybeare London NW3 3SD

  Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission ref. 2022/2870/P, dated 13/12/2022, for the erection of a single-storey roof extension and internal roof terrace to the front part of the building, namely to regularise amendments to the approved scheme.

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Amendments
• 2026/4045/P Granted

  234 - 240 Grafton Road London NW5 4NS

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 2024/4574/P granted 21/01/2026 for 'Erection of mansard roof extension to accommodate 1 x one bedroom and 1 x two bedroom dwellings; erection of a part one part two storey semi-detached one bedroom dwelling within rear garden to Dale Road; new cycle storage within rear garden, installation of 1 x ASHP in rear garden and 2 x ASHP on mansard roof of terrace, alterations to front boundary treatment.' namely to amend windows on the rear elevation of the existing building.

  Received 18 Sep, published by the council 24 Sep 2026 Amendments