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Former Scc Hq County Hall Penrhyn Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2EA

Granted Kingston upon Thames 25/02943/LBC Listed Building Consent

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.

  • 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.

    Submitted 8 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • 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.)

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026
  • 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)

    Decided 8 Oct 2026
  • 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.

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 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)

    Submitted 13 Aug 2026
  • 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)

    Submitted 13 Aug 2026
  • 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)

    Submitted 21 Jul 2026
  • 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))

    Submitted 6 May 2026
  • 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))

    Submitted 24 Apr 2026 Conditions
  • 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))

    Decided 11 May 2026 Conditions

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 13 Nov 2025

    Received by Kingston upon Thames

  2. 7 Jan 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 9 Jun 2026

    Decision issued: Application Granted

  4. 12 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

  • 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.)

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026

Documents

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

42 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

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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