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Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS

Decided Westminster 26/05015/LBC Heritage and listed buildings

Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.

Proposal

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

As published by the council, reference 26/05015/LBC

Application record

Reference
26/05015/LBC
Category
Heritage and listed buildings
Status
Decided
Received
27 Jul 2026
Validated
27 Jul 2026
Decided
4 Sep 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
  • 26/03220/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
  • 23/04219/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. 27 Jul 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 4 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 4 Sep 2026

    Decision issued

  4. 11 Sep 2026

    Status changed to Decided

    Previously Pending.

Documents

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

11 documents on file for this application

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After the decision

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  • 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

    26/06711/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

    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

    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

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