Planning application
Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
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 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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26/01894/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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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.
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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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24 Mar 2026
Received by Westminster
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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 65 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
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
13 documents on file for this application
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Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS
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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 -
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Internal alterations to renovate two rooms at fourth floor within the King's Building.
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