Planning application
Lever House 3 St James Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2BA
Works: Demolition
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Demolition of existing Lever House building and the construction of two buildings up to 18 storeys in height to accommodate co-living (Sui Generis) accommodation, co-working floorspace and ancillary cafe, and affordable housing (Use Class C3), associated internal and external amenity space, public realm, play space, hard and soft landscaping, cycle parking and other associated works.
As published by the council, reference 26/01505/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01505/FUL
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Received
- 8 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 3 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- KT1 2BA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 Jul 2026
Received by Kingston upon Thames
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3 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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20 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 28 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Kingston upon Thames took a median of 64 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Kingston upon Thames for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About full applications applications
How this application type works
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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Lever House 3 St James Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2BA
74% historically approved · decision due ~30 Sep
Application for a Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission ref: 20/02499/OUT (Outline planning application for the demolition of Lever House and the erection of a Residential (C3) building not exceeding 16 storeys comprising of a maximum of 115 units, along with a ground floor cafe/retail pod (Use Class - E (c)) with all matters reserved except for access, layout and scale. This application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement. This application is Phase 2 of a 2 stage development - Phase 1 is covered by application reference 20/02495/FUL. Additional Reconsultation Information: Provision of 20 Social rented units (17.4%) and 16 shared ownership units (13.9%) representing 35.2% of the residential units by habitable room; Public footpath to north of Hogsmill realigned, provision of additional childrens play space. Other matters contained within the planning application have not changed.). Amendment to the wording of Condition 3 to alter the trigger point as to when the Design Code is required to be submitted.
Awaiting decision Amendments DemolitionMajor scheme -
Lever House 3 St James Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2BA
Request for Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping Opinion under Regulation 15 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) for Lever House.
Decided Outline 5 docs -
Lever House 3 St James Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2BA
Request for Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping Opinion under Regulation 15 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) for Lever House
Decided Outline 5 docs -
Surrey House, 34 Eden Street NCP Car Park, St James Road Former Hippodrome, Eden Street And Bo Concept, The Roundhouse 20 Eden Street Kingston Upon Thames KT1 1ER
Details required for Condition 18 (Highways Works Details) of planning permission 22/02905/FUL (Application under S73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 to carry out development without compliance with condition 1 (Approved plans) of planning permission ref: 20/02495/FUL (Full planning application for the demolition of Surrey House, Multi Storey Car Park, Hippodrome and Bo Concept and the erection of 2(two) Office buildings [Use Class - E(g)(i)] Building A and Building B: Building A 9 storeys (22,144 (GEA) sqms) Building B 11 storeys (11,587 (GEA) sqms). The erection of a replacement multi storey car park of 354 spaces plus cycle parking (for use as a public car park at weekends) landscaping, public realm upgrades, servicing, pedestrian and vehicular access. This application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement) dated 02/12/2021. Variation to consist of revisions to the Car Park (Building C) This application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement.)
Granted Conditions Demolition 17 docs -
Surrey House, 34 Eden Street NCP Car Park, St James Road Former Hippodrome, Eden Street And Bo Concept, The Roundhouse 20 Eden Street Kingston Upon Thames KT1 1ER
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to carry out development without compliance with Condition 1 (Approved Plans) of Planning Permission ref: 20/02495/FUL (Full Planning application for the demolition of Surrey House, Multi Storey Car Park, Hippodrome and Bo Concept and the erection of 2 (two) Office buildings [Use Class - E(g)(i)] Building A and Building B: Building A 9 storeys (22,144 (GEA) sqms) Building B 11 storeys (11,587 (GEA) sqms). The erection of a replacement multi storey car park of 354 spaces plus cycle parking (for use as a public car park at weekends) landscaping, public realm upgrades, servicing, pedestrian and vehicular access) dated 02/12/2021. Variations to include alterations to bridge link, elevations, floorplates, ground floor level access, rooftop plant and screen, service yard, reduction to height of Buildings A and B, alterations to landscaping/public realm, removal of basements and stairs on sides of Building A.This application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement.
Granted Full applications Demolition 143 docs -
Surrey House, 34 Eden Street NCP Car Park, St James Road Former Hippodrome, Eden Street And Bo Concept, The Roundhouse 20 Eden Street Kingston Upon Thames KT1 1ER
Details of Written Scheme of Investigation pursuant to part of Condition 19 of Planning Permisison ref: 20/02495/FUL (Full planning application for the demolition of Surrey House, Multi Storey Car Park, Hippodrome and Bo Concept and the erection of 2 (two) Office buildings [Use Class - E(g)(i)] Building A and Building B: Building A 9 storeys (22,144 (GEA) sqms) Building B 11 storeys (11,587 (GEA) sqms). The erection of a replacement multi storey car park of 354 spaces plus cycle parking (for use as a public car park at weekends) landscaping, public realm upgrades, servicing, pedestrian and vehicular access) dated 02/12/2021
Granted Conditions Demolition 3 docs
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