Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS

This site has had 9 applications since 2023: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/06711/NMA Decided

  Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS

  Amendments to planning permission dated 26 March 2026 (RN: 26/00214/FULL) for: Installation of external vertical and horizontal flues, a new vertical exhaust system, four extract fans and a louvre screen at roof level, provision of additional external plant equipment and associated works in the rear lightwell, provision of new air handling units and air source heat pumps, removal of external lower ground floor courtyard windows and replacement with a curtain wall system, and installation of new fencing, grating, and supports, and associated works namely, to allow replacement of the anodised aluminium finish with a black PPC aluminium finish, RAL 9005; and revise the route and termination position of the approved laboratory extract duct within the rear lightwell area.

  Submitted 1 Oct 2026 Amendments
• 26/06406/LBC Awaiting decision

  Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS

  Repair and conservation works to five bays of the Portland stone balustrade on the east end of Victoria Embankment elevation, including temporary safety fencing, dismantling and reinstatement of unstable masonry, stabilisation of leaning piers, lime mortar repointing, stone repairs, replacement of defective balusters in matching Portland stone, stainless-steel dowel fixing, localised investigations and DOFF cleaning.

  Submitted 18 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/05015/LBC Decided

  Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS

  Internal alterations to renovate two rooms at fourth floor within the King's Building.

  Decided 4 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/03220/FULL Awaiting decision

  Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS

  Installation of composite planters along ground floor elevations.

  Submitted 15 May 2026 Full applications
• 26/01895/LBC Awaiting decision

  Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS

  Removal of existing metal ventilation grilles and sound attenuators and replacement with flat roof sections with turret louvres. Internal alterations include installation of HRU and associated ductwork; steps and raised floor; installation of 2 pot wash sinks; overhead lighting and power installation; raised timber flooring, wall-mounted cupboards, overheard linear lighting and power installation and redecoration of walls and ceilings. (Linked to 26/01894/FULL)

  Submitted 24 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01894/FULL Awaiting decision

  Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS

  Removal of existing metal ventilation grilles and sound attenuators and replacement with flat roof sections with turret louvres. (Linked to 26/01895/LBC)

  Submitted 24 Mar 2026 Full applications
• 26/00214/FULL Granted

  Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS

  Installation of external vertical and horizontal flues, a new vertical exhaust system, four extract fans and a louvre screen at roof level, provision of additional external plant equipment and associated works in the rear lightwell, provision of new air handling units and air source heat pumps, removal of external lower ground floor courtyard windows and replacement with a curtain wall system, and installation of new fencing, grating, and supports, and associated works.

  Decided 26 Mar 2026 Full applications
• 23/03847/LBC Granted

  Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS

  Removal of existing audio-visual and replace with new and provision of new access hatches in the dropped ceilings within rooms 2.12 and 2.17 and chasing in new electrical cables into plastered walls.

  Decided 20 Jul 2023 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 22 Jun 2023

   Received by Westminster

2. 3 Aug 2023

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

3. 14 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Westminster granted permission on 3 August 2023, 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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• Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS

  26/01895/LBC Submitted 24 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~19 May

  Removal of existing metal ventilation grilles and sound attenuators and replacement with flat roof sections with turret louvres. Internal alterations include installation of HRU and associated ductwork; steps and raised floor; installation of 2 pot wash sinks; overhead lighting and power installation; raised timber flooring, wall-mounted cupboards, overheard linear lighting and power installation and redecoration of walls and ceilings. (Linked to 26/01894/FULL)

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 13 docs

• Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS

  26/01894/FULL Submitted 24 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~19 May

  Removal of existing metal ventilation grilles and sound attenuators and replacement with flat roof sections with turret louvres. (Linked to 26/01895/LBC)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 13 docs

• Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS

  26/06406/LBC Submitted 18 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~16 Nov

  Repair and conservation works to five bays of the Portland stone balustrade on the east end of Victoria Embankment elevation, including temporary safety fencing, dismantling and reinstatement of unstable masonry, stabilisation of leaning piers, lime mortar repointing, stone repairs, replacement of defective balusters in matching Portland stone, stainless-steel dowel fixing, localised investigations and DOFF cleaning.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

• Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS

  26/05015/LBC Submitted 27 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Internal alterations to renovate two rooms at fourth floor within the King's Building.

  Decided Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs

• Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS

  26/06711/NMA Submitted 1 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~26 Nov

  Amendments to planning permission dated 26 March 2026 (RN: 26/00214/FULL) for: Installation of external vertical and horizontal flues, a new vertical exhaust system, four extract fans and a louvre screen at roof level, provision of additional external plant equipment and associated works in the rear lightwell, provision of new air handling units and air source heat pumps, removal of external lower ground floor courtyard windows and replacement with a curtain wall system, and installation of new fencing, grating, and supports, and associated works namely, to allow replacement of the anodised aluminium finish with a black PPC aluminium finish, RAL 9005; and revise the route and termination position of the approved laboratory extract duct within the rear lightwell area.

  Decided Amendments Windows or glazing

• Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS

  23/03847/LBC Submitted 8 Jun 2023 50 yards away

  Removal of existing audio-visual and replace with new and provision of new access hatches in the dropped ceilings within rooms 2.12 and 2.17 and chasing in new electrical cables into plastered walls.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 17 docs

• 26/07390/LBC Awaiting decision

  40 Wigmore Street London W1U 2RX

  Installation of a non-illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.29m x 0.79m and two vinyl signs applied to inside face of the glazed shopfront each measuring 0.22m x 0.84m. (Linked with 26/06970/ADV)

  29 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/07332/LBC Awaiting decision

  Royal Courts Of Justice Strand London WC2A 2LL

  Replacement of one platform lift within the grade 1 listed Royal Court?s of Justice building.

  Received 27 Oct, published by the council 30 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/07336/LBC Awaiting decision

  Charing Cross Hotel Strand London WC2N 5HX

  Installation of replacement timber handrail and brackets to one flight of main staircase.

  Received 27 Oct, published by the council 30 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/07316/LBC Awaiting decision

  30 Inverness Terrace London W2 3JA

  Relocation of air conditioning units throughout to the lower ground floor lightwells within aluminium enclosure; replacement of all pipes with cast iron pipes; alteration to balconies including replacement of UPVC door with original door arrangement and replacement railing; reopening of previously infilled windows; replacement marble tiles at hallway of No.32 with Victorian floor tiles; replacement of all doors facing the communal staircase with the correct period style doors; removal of red clay tile leanto roof at first floor rear and the roof made good; removal of link bridges to the rear of the second floor and the rear of the third floor; and reopening of previously infilled windows to the stairs lobby at ground, first and second floor to No.30. (Linked with 26/07315/FULL)

  Received 26 Oct, published by the council 27 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/07299/LBC Awaiting decision

  13 Upper Belgrave Street London SW1X 8BA

  Replacement water tank room at roof level (Linked to 26/07298/FULL)

  Received 26 Oct, published by the council 29 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings