Planning application
Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS
Works: Windows or glazing
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 26/00214/FULL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00214/FULL
- Type
- Full Planning Permission Application
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Application Permitted
- Received
- 15 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 15 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 26 Mar 2026
- Ward
- St James's
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- WC2R 2LS
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 6 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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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.
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26/03220/FULL Awaiting decision
Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS
Installation of composite planters along ground floor elevations.
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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)
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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)
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23/04219/LBC Granted
Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS
Refurbishment of existing male and female toilets in entrance lobby to the Kings Building.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Jan 2026
Received by Westminster
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26 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Application Permitted
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20 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
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Montagu Evans LLP Agent, registered in London
Active · incorporated 2005 · London
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16 documents on file for this application
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Westminster granted permission on 26 March 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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