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Former SCC HQ County Hall Penrhyn Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2EA

Awaiting decision Kingston upon Thames 26/01773/CLC

Works: Extension Demolition

Relates to 25/02512/FUL, 21/03939/FUL

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

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)

As published by the council, reference 26/01773/CLC

Application record

Reference
26/01773/CLC
Status
Pending Consideration
Received
13 Aug 2026
Validated
13 Aug 2026
Ward
Kingston Town
Parish
Kingston And North Kingston
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
  • 26/01772/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
  • 26/00242/CLC Granted

    Former SCC HQ County Hall Penrhyn Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2EA

    Details required for Condition 18(Noise Rating), 40 (Attennuation Package), 48 (Test LAeq), 49 (Noise Level) and 50 (Noise Level) of planning permission 21/03939/FUL

    Decided 9 Apr 2026 Conditions

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 13 Aug 2026

    Received by Kingston upon Thames

  2. 26 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 8 October 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 63 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • 25/02512/FUL Granted

    Former SCC HQ County Hall Penrhyn Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2EA

    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)

    Decided 16 Apr 2026 Full applications
  • 21/03939/FUL Awaiting decision

    Former SCC HQ County Hall Penrhyn Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2EA

    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)

    Submitted 29 Nov 2021 Full applications

Documents

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

24 documents on file for this application

  • Application Form (No personal data) Application Form · 13 Aug 2026
  • Building A Typical Rood Details Section 4th Floor Sheet 03 Drawing · 13 Aug 2026
  • Building A Roof Detail section 4th Floor Sheet 04 Drawing · 13 Aug 2026
  • Building A Roof Details Plan, Elevations and Section 4th Floor Sheet 05 Drawing · 13 Aug 2026
  • Building A General Arrangement Section1-1 Drawing · 13 Aug 2026
  • Building A General Arrangement Section 4-4 Drawing · 13 Aug 2026
  • Building A General Arrangement Section 5-5 Drawing · 13 Aug 2026
  • Building A General Arrangement Section 6-6 Drawing · 13 Aug 2026
  • Building A General Arrangement Plan 5th Floor Plan Drawing · 13 Aug 2026
  • Building A General Arrangement Section 2-2 Drawing · 13 Aug 2026
  • Building B Typical Roof Details 5th Floor Sheet 04 Drawing · 13 Aug 2026
  • Building B Roof Details 5th Floor Sheet 02 Drawing · 13 Aug 2026
  • Building B General Arrangement Section 1-1 Drawing · 13 Aug 2026
  • Building B General Arrangement Sectionn 2-2 Drawing · 13 Aug 2026
  • Building B General Arrangement Section 3-3 Drawing · 13 Aug 2026
  • 6671-rja-bz-zz-dr-a-27406 (rev c01)-screen blk b 02 Drawing · 13 Aug 2026
  • Building B Rroof Detail Sections Drawing · 13 Aug 2026
  • Building D 1930-1963 Building South Courtyard Detail Section 01 Drawing · 13 Aug 2026
  • Building D Vent Details Drawing · 13 Aug 2026
  • Building A2-D Site Wide Roof Plant Section Drawing · 13 Aug 2026
  • Building B-D-Site Wide Roof Plant Section 02 Drawing · 13 Aug 2026
  • Vent Details Drawing · 13 Aug 2026
  • Building B Lift Overrun Shaft Section Drawing · 13 Aug 2026
  • Cover Letter Supporting Documents · 13 Aug 2026

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Kingston upon Thames for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Kingston upon Thames's median decision took 63 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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  • Former SCC HQ County Hall Penrhyn Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2EA

    26/01910/CLC Submitted 2 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    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)

    Granted Extension Demolition
  • Former SCC HQ County Hall Penrhyn Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2EA

    26/02155/NMA Submitted 8 Oct 2026 50 yards away

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    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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  • Former Surrey County Council Penrhyn Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2EA

    26/01460/LEG Submitted 2 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    Discharge of Obligation of S106 Agreement dated 11 Sept 2023, Schedule 2, Clause 2.1 (Air Quality Neutral Assessment) of planning permission 21/03939/FUL

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  • Former Surrey County Hall Penrhyn Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2EA

    26/00879/CLC Submitted 23 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    Details required for Conditions 6e and 6f (architectural detailing) 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))

    Granted Extension Demolition 5 docs
  • Former SCC HQ County Hall Penrhyn Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2EA

    26/02106/CLC Submitted 1 Oct 2026 50 yards away

    80% historically approved · decision due ~26 Nov

    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.)

    Awaiting decision Loft or dormer
  • County Hall Developemnt Site Penrhyn Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2EA

    26/02164/CLC Submitted 9 Oct 2026 50 yards away

    80% historically approved · decision due ~4 Dec

    Details required for Condition 12L (Service routes and their enclosures) 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))

    Awaiting decision Extension Demolition