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
• 26/01895/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
• 23/04219/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

1. 15 May 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 10 July 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.

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• Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS

  26/00214/FULL Submitted 15 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  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.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 16 docs

• St Mary Le Strand Church Strand London WC2R 1ES

  25/05928/ADV Submitted 20 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~15 Oct

  Display of a temporary artwork installation along the south facade and corners of the east and west elevations.

  Awaiting decision Advertising 19 docs

• St Mary Le Strand Church Strand London WC2R 1ES

  25/07238/ADV Submitted 7 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Display internally illuminated shroud/art installation measuring 15.65m x 30.01m for a temporary period.

  Granted Advertising 19 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

• 26/07528/FULL Awaiting decision

  69 Eaton Place London SW1X 8DF

  Installation of new cast iron water pipe on rear courtyard elevation. (Linked with 26/07529/LBC)

  Received 5 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Full applications
• 26/05200/FULL Decided

  1 The Court House 165 Seymour Place London W1H 4PU

  Installation of waterproofing system to the existing lead flat roofs

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/07521/FULL Awaiting decision

  Flat 18 Harlequin Court 20 Tavistock Street London WC2E 7NZ

  Installation of one external condenser unit

  Received 4 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Full applications
• 26/07508/FULL 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 26/07509/LBC)

  Received 4 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Full applications
• 26/07472/FULL Awaiting decision

  Flat 3 82 New Cavendish Street London W1G 9TA

  Replacement windows to second floor level with vacuum, double glazing windows. (Linked with 26/07473/LBC)

  Received 3 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Full applications