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Approval of Details application at 50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP, Camden. View planning documents, track the decision and get email alerts on updates.

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Details pursuant to Condition 7(a) (Windows, Doors, Balustrades) of planning permission ref. 2023/5470/P (dated 12/03/2025) for: Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear; reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension.

2026/1588/P

Small
Approval of Details

50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

Submitted21 Apr
Validated
Consultation
Target
Decided24 Apr
6 weeks typical decision time in Camden100% of approval of details applications approved

This is a planning application for demolition at 50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP. Camden has handled 258 applications of this type and approves nearly all of them, typically deciding them in 22 days. This one was decided in 3 days, 3 weeks quicker than Camden's median. The site is in the Bloomsbury conservation area, with 7 listed buildings nearby. There have been 6 other applications at this address. In the past year there have been 352 applications across Bloomsbury. We hold 608 applications in total for the WC1B postcode area.

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Application Details

Reference
2026/1588/P
Address
50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP
Postcode
WC1B 4JP
Local Authority
Camden
Application Type
Approval of Details
Scale / Size
Small
Decision Status
Permitted

Applicant & Agent

Planning Application Dates

Date Decided
24 April 2026
Date Submitted
21 April 2026

Planning Decision

Publicity

Appeal

Additional Information

Coordinates
51.520805, -0.125318

Source: Camden