Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS
Pending
26/01894/FULL
Description
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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Historical activity at this location
50 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Installation of external vertical and horizontal flues, new vertical exhaust, four extrac…
2025
Installation of steelwork to support a folding partition.
2024
Installation of refuge points for emergency evacuation from the building.
2024
Display of non-illuminated sculpture measuring 2.4m x 1.5m for a temporary period form 20…
2024
Alteration to an external door, internal layout alterations, and refurbishment works to K…
2024
Alteration to an external door.
2024
Internal alterations and the relocation of the Modern Language Centre within the King's B…
2024
Approved
Internal alterations to form access hatches in the ceiling to enable routing of cables.
2023
Approved
Replacement of observatory dome at roof level and external decorations to the immediate a…
2023
Installation of a mechanical system to automate the existing Nash Lecture Theatre doors a…
2023
Approved
Refurbishment of existing male and female toilets in entrance lobby to the Kings Building.
2023
Approved
Removal of existing audio-visual and replace with new and provision of new access hatches…
2023
Approved
Installation of ten Wi-Fi antennas to various buildings on Strand Campus [namely, one ant…
2023
Additional of automation to existing Safra Lecture Theatre doors and refurbishment of exi…
2023
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2022
Approved
Display of vinyl stickers applied externally on to the glazing of the ground floor fronta…
2022
Internal alterations including the installation of text panels to existing display cabine…
2021
Approved
Works to internal vaults within the King's Building
2021
Approved
Internal alterations including reinstatement of the northeast corridor in the Kings Build…
2021
Approved
Alterations to doors and additional audio visual equipment, to Level -1, Level 0 and Leve…
2017
Approved
Installation of 4no. antennas at roof level to the Strand Building for telecommunication…
2017
Approved
Internal alterations.
2016
Approved
Changing the display graphics of 5 No. digital screens from 30 seconds to 12 seconds.
2016
Approved
Internal alterations to provide break-out space in part of the King's Building at ground…
2016
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Westminster
Planning Authority Score
3.7/10
Below average
#209 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Westminster is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #227 out of 292. Only 27% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Westminster is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 79% approved vs 90% nationally.
One of the strictest councils
only 79% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Westminster decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #200 of 292
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #279 of 292
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #227 of 292
27%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #43 of 292
86%
Minor dwellings approved
14 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
140 decided
4,828
Total decisions
669 refused in 2025