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

Awaiting decision Kingston upon Thames 26/02155/NMA Amendments

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

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.

As published by the council, reference 26/02155/NMA

Application record

Reference
26/02155/NMA
Category
Amendments
Status
Pending Consideration
Received
8 Oct 2026
Validated
8 Oct 2026
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.

  • 26/02106/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
  • 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. 8 Oct 2026

    Received by Kingston upon Thames

  2. 9 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 3 December 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

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 decided amendment applications in a median of 31 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About amendment applications

An amendment application makes limited changes to a permission that already exists; anything beyond modest adjustment needs a fresh application. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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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 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

    Granted
  • 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
  • County Hall Development Site Penrhyn Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2EA

    26/01653/LBC Submitted 28 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    80% historically approved · decision due ~7 Oct

    Listed Building Application for replacement and changes to existing windows with louvres and vents on the southern and western facade of Blocks D1 and southern facade of D2, the reinstatement of 3nos. former windows and 2nos. stone recesses on the eastern facade of Block D4, and the replacement of a gate with a door plus window and window with an escape door on the northern facade of Block D5.

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 16 docs

In Kingston upon Thames

  • 26/02252/NMA Awaiting decision

    61 Malden Way New Malden KT3 6DX

    Application for a Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission ref: 22/00495/FUL (Conversion of single family dwelling into 2no. self-contained flats (1 x three-bedroom and 1 x three-bedroom duplex) with 1no. parking space at rear Extension of existing side dormer with installation of 2no side rooflights.). Amendment to internal floor plans to reflect the as-built internal layout of both units.

    22 Oct 2026 Amendments
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    70 - 72 London Road Kingston Upon Thames KT2 6PY

    Application for a Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission ref: 24/03199/FUL (Erection of two storey (first and second floor) rear extension within courtyard, redesign of central flat roof to include green roof garden, roof alteration to create sloping section, recladding of external walls and fenestration alterations around the internal roof garden space, recladding of the external walls, fenestration alterations and curtain wall replacement to north and north-west corner, and erection of single storey extension to north-east corner. Installation of photovoltaic panels on flat roof of north section.). Amendment to add ventilation grilles on the north and west elevation at ground floor level.

    Received 21 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • 26/02174/NMA Awaiting decision

    56 The Bittoms Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2AP

    Application for a Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 26/01116/HOU (Erection of single storey part side infill extension with front/side cycle storage area and minor alterations to front retaining wall.). Amendment to ground floor side elevation to remove side storage door and infill with brickwork to incorporate the area into the kitchen.

    12 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • 26/01957/NMA Granted

    7 Moorfield Road Chessington KT9 1AU

    Application for a Non Material Amendment to planning permission 26/01125/HOUF (Erection of a single storey rear extension, hip to gable roof extension with 2 no. rear dormers, installation of 5 no. front rooflights. Addition of open front entrance porch.) to merge two rear dormers and minor rear fenestration changes.

    Received 9 Sep, published by the council 14 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 26/02153/NMA Awaiting decision

    Swan House 51 High Street Kingston Upon Thames KT1 1LQ

    Application for a Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 23/01865/FUL (Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment to erect a part three, part four, part five storey building with a lower ground level to provide 758sqm of commercial floor space (Use Class E), 34 residential units (Class C3) and associated and associated communal and open space in addition to associated highways works and landscaping.) to amend the drawings approved under Condition 1 (Approved Plans) to reflect a revised stair core and roof arrangement

    Received 8 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Amendments