Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS Data via plota.co.uk
26/03220/FULL - Full Planning Permission Application
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Installation of composite planters along ground floor elevations. Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
15 May 2026
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Approved
17 Jul 2026
Approved on 17 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 18 Jul 2026
Documents 24
Decision & officer reports 2
Statements & assessments 2
Plans & drawings 11
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LOCATION PLAN
Location Plan · 15 May 2026
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PROPOSED LEFT PORTION DETAILS
Drawing · 15 May 2026
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PROPOSED MIDDLE PORTION DETAILS
Drawing · 15 May 2026
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PROPOSED RIGHT PORTION DETAILS
Drawing · 15 May 2026
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PROPOSED SECTIONS AND DETAIL
Drawing · 15 May 2026
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PROPOSED CORTEN COMPONENTS
Drawing · 15 May 2026
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EXISTING AND PROPOSED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS
Drawing · 15 May 2026
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ELEVATION (FRONT) - PROPOSED_INCLUDED_IN_ELEVATION (FRONT) - EXISTING
Background Papers · 15 May 2026
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FLOOR PLAN_INCLUDED_IN_ELEVATION (FRONT) - EXISTING
Background Papers · 15 May 2026
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FLOOR PLAN - EXISTING_INCLUDED_IN_ELEVATION (FRONT) - EXISTING
Background Papers · 15 May 2026
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SITE PLAN
Location Plan · 15 May 2026
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Application forms 1
Consultation & comments 2
Other documents 6
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ACK-GENERAL LETTER (G/P/C)
Background Papers · 4 Jun 2026
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CNSLT-LA SOCIETY
Background Papers · 4 Jun 2026
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ECNSLT-INTERNAL CONSULTS
Background Papers · 4 Jun 2026
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SITE NOTICE 21 OR 28 DAYS IF T&C APPL.
Background Papers · 4 Jun 2026
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RECEIPT OF APPLICATION
Other · 21 May 2026
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ATTACHMENTSUMMARY
Background Papers · 15 May 2026
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Important details
- Council
- Westminster
- Application type
- Full Planning Permission Application
- Postcode
- WC2R 2LS
- Received
- 15 May 2026
- Validated
- 15 May 2026
- Ward
- St James's
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 10 Jul 2026
- Decision
- Application Permitted
- Decision date
- 17 Jul 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated Decision
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- Levrant
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14783724
- Press notice
- 10 Jun 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
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
Approved
Internal refurbishment of rooms including, forming new comms room and installing new elec…
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
Approved
Display graphics from 5 No digital screen set 50mm back from glass frontage at King's Col…
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2025
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Installation of a wayfinding information map and board to the entrance of the underground…
2025
Withdrawn
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Display of a dog sculpture measuring 9m x 4m, which will sit on a platform measuring 12m…
2024
St Mary Le Strand Church Strand London WC2R 1ES
Internal and external alterations including two new ramps and a terrace on the north side…
2023
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Installation of a Ferris Wheel in the courtyard of Somerset House for a temporary period.
2023
North Wing Courtauld Institute Of Art Somerset House Strand London WC2E 7EA
External and internal works including access, maintenance and fire safety works, new West…
2023
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Near St Mary Le Strand Church Strand London WC2R 1ES
Display of a non-illuminated 'otter' sculpture measuring 2.0 m x 1.2 m x 2.0 m for a temp…
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Internal cleaning of stonework to floors and stairs.
2022
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2022
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External lighting strategy to the main quadrangle 152-157 Strand (Linked to 22/00243/LBC)
2022
Approved
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Installation of a Ferris Wheel in the courtyard of Somerset House for a temporary period.
2021
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2016
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Repairs to mansard roof, removal of zinc roof covering, repair of timber boards and timbe…
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Relocation of cabman's shelter to the west side of Surrey Street for a temporary period.
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Bus Shelter Outside King's College Strand London WC2R 1ES
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Westminster
Planning Authority Score
3.5/10
Below average
#221 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Westminster is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #258 out of 296. Only 28% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% 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 81% approved vs 90% nationally.
One of the strictest councils
only 81% 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, the year to March 2026
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #201 of 296
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #277 of 296
44%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #258 of 296
28%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #46 of 296
83%
Minor dwellings approved
12 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
81%
Change of use approved
133 decided
4,602
Total decisions
648 refused in the year to March 2026
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