Planning application
Former Scc Hq County Hall Penrhyn Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2EA
Works: Loft or dormer
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Listed Building Application to alter the roof finishes, roof lights, roof lanterns, install smoke shaft exit points at roof level and install ventilation and thermal insulation at roof level of the former Surrey County Hall.
As published by the council, reference 25/02943/LBC
Application record
- Reference
- 25/02943/LBC
- Type
- Listed Building Consent
- Status
- Granted
- Decision
- Granted As published: Application Granted
- Received
- 13 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 7 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 9 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Kingston Town
- Parish
- Kingston And North Kingston
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- KT1 2EA
Site history
Applications at this address on the Kingston upon Thames register
This site has had 30 applications since 2021: 18 approved, 0 refused.
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26/02155/NMA Awaiting decision
Former SCC HQ County Hall Penrhyn Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2EA
Application for a Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 25/02512/FUL (Variation of Condition Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to carry out development following amendments to Condition 1 (Approved Plans), Condition 12 (Evidence), Condition 28 (Energy Strategy) and Condition 33 (Biodiversity Method Statement) of planning permission 21/03939/FUL (Refurbishment, restoration and extension of the County Hall (Grade II*) to provide flexible commercial use (class E) and residential use (class C3), demolition of The Canteen Building and The Computer Wing Building, erection of replacement buildings of between 2 and 6 storeys for residential use (class C3), alterations to the existing boundary including Nos. 5 & 7 Milner Road, new means of access, associated public realm and landscaping, highway works, car and cycle parking and all ancillary and associated work.) to allow the removal of basement below Block A2 to reflect an updated energy strategy and waste management strategy, amendment at ground level to cycle parking, drainage, landscaping and refuse. (This application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Statement of Conformity) to alter Condition 14 which relates to BREEAM.
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26/02106/CLC Awaiting decision
Former SCC HQ County Hall Penrhyn Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2EA
Details required for Condition 3 (Cladding details) of planning permission 25/02943/LBC (Listed Building Application to alter the roof finishes, roof lights, roof lanterns, install smoke shaft exit points at roof level and install ventilation and thermal insulation at roof level of the former Surrey County Hall.)
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26/01910/CLC Granted
Former SCC HQ County Hall Penrhyn Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2EA
Details required for Condition 7 (Access Gate) of planning permission 21/03970/LBC (Listed Building Consent for the refurbishment, restoration and extension of the County Hall (Grade II*) to provide flexible commercial use (class E) and residential use (class C3), demolition of The Canteen Building and The Computer Wing Building, erection of replacement buildings of between 2 and 6 storeys for residential use (class C3), alterations to the existing boundary including Nos. 5 & 7 Milner Road, new means of access, associated public realm and landscaping, highway works, car and cycle parking and all ancillary and associated work (Amended Description, Amended Plans and Additional Information Received)
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26/01907/NMA Awaiting decision
Former SCC HQ County Hall Penrhyn Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2EA
Application for a Non Material Amendment to planning permission 25/02512/FUL to allow minor alterations to internal layouts, residential core arrangement, elevations of Block A and B, roof detailing of Block B, landscaping and unit mix.
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26/01773/CLC Awaiting decision
Former SCC HQ County Hall Penrhyn Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2EA
Details required for Condition 7 (Mechanical and Electrical Services) of planning permission 25/02512/FUL (Variation of Condition Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to carry out development following amendments to Condition 1 (Approved Plans), Condition 12 (Evidence), Condition 28 (Energy Strategy) and Condition 33 (Biodiversity Method Statement) of planning permission 21/03939/FUL (Refurbishment, restoration and extension of the County Hall (Grade II*) to provide flexible commercial use (class E) and residential use (class C3), demolition of The Canteen Building and The Computer Wing Building, erection of replacement buildings of between 2 and 6 storeys for residential use (class C3), alterations to the existing boundary including Nos. 5 & 7 Milner Road, new means of access, associated public realm and landscaping, highway works, car and cycle parking and all ancillary and associated work.) to allow the removal of basement below Block A2 to reflect an updated energy strategy and waste management strategy, amendment at ground level to cycle parking, drainage, landscaping and refuse. (This application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Statement of Conformity)
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26/01772/CLC Awaiting decision
Former SCC HQ County Hall Penrhyn Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2EA
Details required for Condition 33 (Biodiversity Method Statement) of planning permission 25/02512/FUL (Variation of Condition Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to carry out development following amendments to Condition 1 (Approved Plans), Condition 12 (Evidence), Condition 28 (Energy Strategy) and Condition 33 (Biodiversity Method Statement) of planning permission 21/03939/FUL (Refurbishment, restoration and extension of the County Hall (Grade II*) to provide flexible commercial use (class E) and residential use (class C3), demolition of The Canteen Building and The Computer Wing Building, erection of replacement buildings of between 2 and 6 storeys for residential use (class C3), alterations to the existing boundary including Nos. 5 & 7 Milner Road, new means of access, associated public realm and landscaping, highway works, car and cycle parking and all ancillary and associated work.) to allow the removal of basement below Block A2 to reflect an updated energy strategy and waste management strategy, amendment at ground level to cycle parking, drainage, landscaping and refuse. (This application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Statement of Conformity)
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26/01608/CLC Decided
Former SCC HQ County Hall Penrhyn Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2EA
Details required for Conditions 5 (Landscaping Scheme), 36 (Urban Greening Factor), 47 (Means of Enclosure), 51 (Flood Defence Wall), 52 (Access Gate Details), 54 (Play Equipment) and 57 (Lighting Strategy) of planning permission 25/02512/FUL (Variation of Condition Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to carry out development following amendments to Condition 1 (Approved Plans), Condition 12 (Evidence), Condition 28 (Energy Strategy) and Condition 33 (Biodiversity Method Statement) of planning permission 21/03939/FUL (Refurbishment, restoration and extension of the County Hall (Grade II*) to provide flexible commercial use (class E) and residential use (class C3), demolition of The Canteen Building and The Computer Wing Building, erection of replacement buildings of between 2 and 6 storeys for residential use (class C3), alterations to the existing boundary including Nos. 5 & 7 Milner Road, new means of access, associated public realm and landscaping, highway works, car and cycle parking and all ancillary and associated work.) to allow the removal of basement below Block A2 to reflect an updated energy strategy and waste management strategy, amendment at ground level to cycle parking, drainage, landscaping and refuse. (This application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Statement of Conformity)
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26/00955/CLC Granted
Former SCC HQ County Hall Penrhyn Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2EA
Details required for Condition 6d (new railings and gates) of planning permission 21/03970/LBC (Listed Building Consent for the refurbishment, restoration and extension of the County Hall (Grade II*) to provide flexible commercial use (class E) and residential use (class C3), demolition of The Canteen Building and The Computer Wing Building, erection of replacement buildings of between 2 and 6 storeys for residential use (class C3), alterations to the existing boundary including Nos. 5 & 7 Milner Road, new means of access, associated public realm and landscaping, highway works, car and cycle parking and all ancillary and associated work (Amended Description, Amended Plans and Additional Information Received))
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26/00891/CLC Awaiting decision
Former SCC HQ County Hall Penrhyn Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2EA
Details required for Condition 6h (Details of Terrace or Landscaping Abutting) of planning permission 21/03970/LBC (Listed Building Consent for the refurbishment, restoration and extension of the County Hall (Grade II*) to provide flexible commercial use (class E) and residential use (class C3), demolition of The Canteen Building and The Computer Wing Building, erection of replacement buildings of between 2 and 6 storeys for residential use (class C3), alterations to the existing boundary including Nos. 5 & 7 Milner Road, new means of access, associated public realm and landscaping, highway works, car and cycle parking and all ancillary and associated work (Amended Description, Amended Plans and Additional Information Received))
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26/00514/CLC Granted
Former SCC HQ County Hall Penrhyn Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2EA
Approval of details reserved by Conditions 3 (physical sample material pallette) and 6 (additional architectural detailing plans) of permission 25/02512/FUL (Refurbishment, restoration and extension of the County Hall (Grade II*) to provide flexible commercial use (class E) and residential use (class C3), demolition of The Canteen Building and The Computer Wing Building, erection of replacement buildings of between 2 and 6 storeys for residential use (class C3), alterations to the existing boundary including Nos. 5 & 7 Milner Road, new means of access, associated public realm and landscaping, highway works, car and cycle parking and all ancillary and associated work. This application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement. (Amended Description, Amended Plans and Additional Information Received))
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Nov 2025
Received by Kingston upon Thames
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7 Jan 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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9 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Application Granted
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12 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Related applications
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1 later application on the register refers to this one:
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26/02106/CLC Awaiting decision
Former SCC HQ County Hall Penrhyn Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2EA
Details required for Condition 3 (Cladding details) of planning permission 25/02943/LBC (Listed Building Application to alter the roof finishes, roof lights, roof lanterns, install smoke shaft exit points at roof level and install ventilation and thermal insulation at roof level of the former Surrey County Hall.)
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
42 documents on file for this application
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Kingston upon Thames granted permission on 9 June 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
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