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Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS

Awaiting decision Westminster 26/06406/LBC Heritage and listed buildings

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Proposal

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.

As published by the council, reference 26/06406/LBC

Application record

Reference
26/06406/LBC
Category
Heritage and listed buildings
Status
Pending
Received
18 Sep 2026
Validated
21 Sep 2026
Postcode
WC2R 2LS

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 8 applications since 2023: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • 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.

    Submitted 27 Jul 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. 18 Sep 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 21 Sep 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 29 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 16 November 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 73 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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 120 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

    26/05015/LBC Submitted 27 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~21 Sep

    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

    26/01895/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

  • 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

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    Received 28 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
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    Removal and replacement of non-original side extensions, new single storey rear extension. Internal refurbishment including regularisation of the interior layout to form a single-family dwellinG. (Linked with 26/06595/FULL)

    Received 25 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
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    Received 24 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
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    55 Wimpole Street London W1G 8YL

    Removal of existing Luxcrete/glazed pavement-light panels and associated metal surrounds; installation of a continuous waterproofing system beneath the entrance landing; associated structural repairs; temporary lifting and reinstatement of existing stone entrance steps; and reinstatement of the mosaic entrance surface to match the existing design and appearance. (Linked to 26/06560/FULL)

    Received 24 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
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    Received 24 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings