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Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS

Awaiting decision Westminster 26/01895/LBC Listed Building Consent Application

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Proposal

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)

As published by the council, reference 26/01895/LBC

Application record

Reference
26/01895/LBC
Type
Listed Building Consent Application
Status
Pending
Received
24 Mar 2026
Validated
24 Mar 2026
Ward
St James's
Postcode
WC2R 2LS

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

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
  • 26/01894/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
  • 23/04219/LBC Granted

    Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS

    Refurbishment of existing male and female toilets in entrance lobby to the Kings Building.

    Decided 3 Aug 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 24 Mar 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 19 May 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Westminster took a median of 91 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Heritage Architecture Ltd Agent, an architecture practice registered in Colindale

Active · incorporated 1995 · Colindale

110 applications on PlanIndex · across 13 councils · 91% granted

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Documents

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

13 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Westminster for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Westminster decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 119 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About heritage and listed building applications

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Nearby applications

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  • 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

    23/04219/LBC Submitted 22 Jun 2023 50 yards away

    Refurbishment of existing male and female toilets in entrance lobby to the Kings Building.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 26 docs

  • Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS

    26/03220/FULL Submitted 15 May 2026 50 yards away

    88% historically approved · decision due ~10 Jul

    Installation of composite planters along ground floor elevations.

    Awaiting decision Full applications 16 docs

In Westminster

  • 26/07529/LBC Awaiting decision

    69 Eaton Place London SW1X 8DF

    Installation of new cast iron water supply pipe on rear courtyard elevation. (Linked with 26/07528/FULL)

    Received 5 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/07509/LBC Awaiting decision

    Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    Replacement of existing security lighting to the Buckingham Palace Forecourt with 80 compact LED spotlights installed within the lantern clusters across 10 principal piers, with associated concealed cabling and reversible fixings. (Linked with 26/07508/FULL)

    Received 4 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/07473/LBC Awaiting decision

    Flat 3 82 New Cavendish Street London W1G 9TA

    Replacement windows to second floor level with vacuum, double glazing windows. (Linked with 26/07472/FULL)

    Received 3 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/07471/LBC Awaiting decision

    12 Queen Anne's Gate London SW1H 9AA

    Excavation of single-storey basement, internal reconfiguration and installation of modern services. (Linked with 26/07470/FULL)

    Received 3 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/07461/LBC Awaiting decision

    1 Savile Row London W1S 3JR

    Minor internal works comprising redecoration and upgrades to lighting, flooring and bathroom and kitchen facilities, together with external works including new lighting and signage.

    Received 3 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings