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

This site has had 21 applications since 2016: 17 approved, 0 refused.

• 2026/4303/L Awaiting decision

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

  Internal reconfiguration and refurbishment of Levels 5-9, comprising; the removal of lightweight partitions and suspended ceilings; creation of new shared office space, a board room and multi-purpose rooms; provision of new lighting and suspended acoustics rafts; provision of a new glazed door; provision of new structural openings; and other associated works. Externally, installation of 4no. condenser units at Level 09, and associated works

  Submitted 29 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/2408/L Awaiting decision

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

  Addition of a new section of metal railings with the standard height of 1000mm (retrospective).

  Submitted 10 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 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

1. 29 Sep 2026

   Received by Camden

2. 2 Oct 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 November 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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• 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

• 2026/0990/P Refused

  1 Bleeding Heart Yard & 19 Greville Street London EC1N 8SJ

  Change of use from office space and restaurant use (Class E) and members club (Sui Generis) to affordable workspace and restaurant use (Class E) and 1 x residential unit on the third and fourth floors (Class C3). Erection of a two-storey roof extension across 19 Greville Street and 1 Bleeding Heart Yard, including alterations at second-floor level to the interior courtyard elevation, ground-floor fenestration changes, and a roof terrace for the associated residential unit.

  Received 26 Mar, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 2026/3044/P Granted

  London Irish Centre 50-52 Camden Square London NW1 9XB

  Details to discharge Condition 25 Part A (Air Quality Monitoring) of planning permission ref. 2020/1481/P dated 17/05/24 for 'Redevelopment of site to provide new and reconfigured community centre and ancillary residential accommodation (Class D1/ D2) involving alterations to retained buildings at No's. 50, 51 and 52 Camden Square including replacement of two storey 'link' building; demolition of Murray Street and Murray Mews buildings and replacement with part-three / part-four storey building (plus basement level) with second and third floor terraces and new entrance; associated landscaping and cycle parking'.

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 2026/4338/P Awaiting decision

  32 Willoughby Road London NW3 1RU

  Details to discharge condition 6 (tree protection methods) of planning permission 2025/4186/P granted 13/11/2025 for 'Demolition of existing two storey outrigger and replacement with part two-storey, part single storey rear extension, loft conversion with dormer and roof light to main roof at rear, new windows to flanking wall, replacement of existing windows and installation of a gate and fence to side'.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 2026/4141/P Awaiting decision

  24 Endell Street London WC2H 9HQ

  Relocation of three air conditioning condenser units to first floor roof, construction of an acoustic enclosure and other associated works.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 2026/3907/P Awaiting decision

  Flat 1 16 Lyndhurst Road London NW3 5NL

  External renovations to the front of the property, including works to the entry porch, steps, replacment front door, installation of metal railings to boundary wall and paving to front garden and erection of a glass roof to the side passage to create a bike shelter.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications