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Planning applications in WC1B

We hold 608 planning applications for the WC1B postcode area, 94 of them submitted in the past year. 92% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 74 days. The area is covered by Camden, Islington, Westminster.

608
applications held
94
in the past year
92%
approved
74 days
median decision

Councils covering WC1B

Camden (606)Islington (1)Westminster (1)

Recent applications in WC1B

Pending
Listed Building Consent
15 Sept 20262026/3882/L
Wiener Library Institute Of Contemporary History 29 Russell Square London Camden WC1B 5DPCamden

Proposed works to add a new inset set of glazed doors behind the existing entrance doors with associated works to the entrance including amendments to floor finish, additional linings to meet the entrance doors and coordinated works to existing radiators.

Pending
Advertisement Consent
15 Sept 20262026/3995/A
Zedwell Underground Hotel 112A Great Russell Street London WC1B 3NPCamden

Display of 1 x externally illuminated letter fascia sign, 2 x Externally illuminated wall signs, 2 x externally surface-mounted display signs

Pending
Full Planning Permission
7 Sept 20262026/3300/P
90 Great Russell Street London Camden WC1B 3PSCamden

Change of use from non-residential use (Class F1) to flexible use as offices (Class E) or non-residential use (Class F1), internal and external alterations to a listed building, including alterations openings and partitions, chimney stack, installation of new WCs, replacement windows and installation of air source heat pumps

Pending
Listed Building Consent
7 Sept 20262026/3790/L
90 Great Russell Street London Camden WC1B 3PSCamden

Change of use from non-residential use (Class F1) to flexible use as offices (Class E) or non-residential use (Class F1), internal and external alterations to a listed building, including alterations openings and partitions, chimney stack, installation of new WCs, replacement windows and installation of air source heat pumps

Pending
Full Planning Permission
27 Aug 20262026/3609/P
36-37 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3PPCamden

Erection of an additional floor to provide a one-bedroom dwelling, including the provision of private amenity space to the rear, communal amenity space to the rear, internal cycle storage, and a lift overrun.

Pending
Full Planning Permission
26 Aug 20262026/3298/P
2-7 White Hall Hotel Montague Street London Camden WC1B 5BPCamden

External alterations including works to the lower ground floor, front and rear elevations, lightwells, orangery, installation of 5no. CCTV to the front elevation and associated works.

Pending
Listed Building Consent
26 Aug 20262026/3672/L
2-7 White Hall Hotel Montague Street London Camden WC1B 5BPCamden

External alterations including works to the lower ground floor, front and rear elevations, lightwells, orangery, installation of 5no. CCTV to the front elevation and associated works.

Pending
Variation or Removal of Condition(s)
9 Aug 20262026/3390/P
The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DGCamden

Amendments to planning permission ref. 2025/0038/P dated 03/03/2025, as amended by ref. 2026/2945/P dated 24/07/2026 for the continued use of single storey structures at the south and north entrances to provide an external search facility to the museum for a temporary period, NAMELY to vary Condition 1 (temporary structure) to allow the continued use of the single storey security structure at the north entrance for a further temporary period.

Pending
Listed Building Consent
6 Aug 20262026/3365/L
1A Montague Street London WC1B 5BPCamden

Installation of CCTV camera to soffit of entrance portico to serve the Incoming Substation Building.

Pending
Full Planning Permission
6 Aug 20262026/3135/P
1A Montague Street London WC1B 5BPCamden

Installation of CCTV camera to soffit of entrance portico to serve the Incoming Substation Building.

Pending
Listed Building Consent
6 Aug 20262026/3142/L
The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DGCamden

Installation of metal gate in place of approved replacement brick wall on northern boundary between nos. 11 Montague Street & 43 Russell Square.

Pending
Small
Approval of Details
23 Jul 20262026/3081/P
The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DGCamden

Details of the preliminary risk assessment pursuant to condition 19 part A of planning permission ref. 2025/5094/P dated 24/06/2026 (for: Erection of 2no. visitor welcome pavilions within the northern and southern forecourts of the British Museum and the erection of associated queuing and wayfinding infrastructure, railings, and seating. Landscaping of the western and eastern lawns in the southern forecourt and alterations to dwarf walls surrounding both lawns. Alterations to curbs and associated landscaping of northern forecourt. All for a temporary period of up to 10 years)

Pending
Small
Approval of Details
23 Jul 20262026/3058/P
The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DGCamden

Details of the building foundations of the southern paviliion pursuant to condition 15 of planning permission ref. 2025/5094/P dated 24/06/2026 (for: Erection of 2no. visitor welcome pavilions within the northern and southern forecourts of the British Museum and the erection of associated queuing and wayfinding infrastructure, railings, and seating. Landscaping of the western and eastern lawns in the southern forecourt and alterations to dwarf walls surrounding both lawns. Alterations to curbs and associated landscaping of northern forecourt. All for a temporary period of up to 10 years)

Pending
Advertisement Consent
16 Jul 20262026/1594/A
Former Ncp Car Park Adeline Place London WC1B 3NPCamden

Display of 1 x externally illuminated letter fascia sign, 2 x Externally illuminated wall signs, 2 x externally surface-mounted display signs

Pending
Small
Approval of Details
9 Jul 20262026/2881/P
The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DGCamden

Details of SuDS lifetime maintenance plan pursuant to condition 20 of planning permission ref. 2025/5094/P dated 24/06/2026 (for: Erection of 2no. visitor welcome pavilions within the northern and southern forecourts of the British Museum and the erection of associated queuing and wayfinding infrastructure, railings, and seating. Landscaping of the western and eastern lawns in the southern forecourt and alterations to dwarf walls surrounding both lawns. Alterations to curbs and associated landscaping of northern forecourt. All for a temporary period of up to 10 years.)

Pending
Small
Approval of Details (Listed Building)
8 Jul 20262026/2793/L
32 Bloomsbury Street London WC1B 3QJCamden

Details pursuant of Condition 4 (detail drawings and material specifications) of Listed Building Consent 2025/5509/L, granted 8 May 2026 for ‘Refurbishment works including internal alterations at all levels and external alterations including new plant machinery at roof level and rear lightwell, replacement rooflights to existing rear extension and other associated alterations’

Pending
Approval of Details
7 Jul 20262026/2788/P
The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DGCamden

Details of cycle parking pursuant to condition 16 of planning permission ref. 2025/5094/P dated 24/06/2026 (for: Erection of 2no. visitor welcome pavilions within the northern and southern forecourts of the British Museum and the erection of associated queuing and wayfinding infrastructure, railings, and seating. Landscaping of the western and eastern lawns in the southern forecourt and alterations to dwarf walls surrounding both lawns. Alterations to curbs and associated landscaping of northern forecourt. All for a temporary period of up to 10 years)

Pending
Approval of Details
7 Jul 20262026/2787/P
The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DGCamden

Details of the Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI) pursuant to condition 18 of planning permission ref 2025/5094/P dated 24/06/2026 (for: Erection of 2no. visitor welcome pavilions within the northern and southern forecourts of the British Museum and the erection of associated queuing and wayfinding infrastructure, railings, and seating. Landscaping of the western and eastern lawns in the southern forecourt and alterations to dwarf walls surrounding both lawns. Alterations to curbs and associated landscaping of northern forecourt. All for a temporary period of up to 10 years)

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
6 Jul 20262026/2786/P
94-97 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3LBCamden

Replacement of escape stair gates and installation of railing heads on existing railings.

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
3 Jul 20262026/2394/L
104 Great Russell Street London Camden WC1B 3LACamden

Proposed internal party wall opening between No.103 and 104 in basement area

Pending
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed)
25 Jun 20262026/2432/P
St Giles Hotel 12 Bedford Avenue London Camden WC1B 3GHCamden

Reconfigure the dining room at the first floor level of the hotel into 31 guest bedrooms.

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
25 Jun 20262026/2632/L
29 Montague Street (Flat B) London WC1B 5BHCamden

Works to provide the property with a full fibre infrastructure network.

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
25 Jun 20262026/2624/L
28 Flat C Montague Street London WC1B 5BHCamden

Works to provide the property with a full fibre infrastructure network.

Pending
Small
Non Material Amendments
22 Jun 20262026/2540/P
50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JPCamden

Non-material amendment to planning permission ref. 2023/5470/P (dated 13/03/2025) 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. NAMELY for alterations to the front lightwell, ground floor entrances, fifth floor fenestration, plant enclosure, and rear terrace.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
22 Jun 20262026/2539/P
9 Bedford Square London WC1B 3RECamden

Change of use from office (Class E) to residential (Class C3) to form a single dwelling house, repair and re-decoration of front and rear elevations.

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
22 Jun 20262026/2541/L
9 Bedford Square London WC1B 3RECamden

Change of use from office (Class E) to residential (Class C3) to form a single dwelling house, repair and re-decoration of front and rear elevations, associated internal alterations.

Pending
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed)
21 Jun 20262026/2237/P
St Giles Hotel 12 Bedford Avenue London Camden WC1B 3GHCamden

Reconfigure the conference rooms at -2 and -3 levels of the hotel into 58 guest bedrooms.

Pending
Small
Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area
18 Jun 20262026/2506/T
SOAS UCL 21 - 24 Russell Square London WC1B 5EACamden

REAR GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia (T1) - Crown lift to 3m. 1 x Tree of Heaven (T2) - Crown lift to 3m. 1 x Wild Cherry (T4) - Crown lift to 3m. 1 x Wild Cherry (T5) - Crown lift to 3m.

Pending
Approval of Reserved Matters
17 Jun 20262026/2423/P
British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DGCamden

Details of post investigation assessment (archaeology) required by Condition 4c of planning permission 2023/1848/P dated 17/07/2024 for Erection of new two storey building, plus basement and associated works to provide plant and welfare accommodation ancillary to the Museum following demolition of existing building and two storey structures on East Road (to the rear of 9-11 Montague Street and 43 Russell Square)

Pending
Approval of Details
17 Jun 20262026/2424/P
British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DGCamden

Details of SUDS system evidence required by Condition 10 of planning permission ref 2023/1848/P dated 17/07/2024 for Erection of new two storey building, plus basement and associated works to provide plant and welfare accommodation ancillary to the Museum following demolition of existing building and two storey structures on East Road (to the rear of 9-11 Montague Street and 43 Russell Square)

Pending
Non Material Amendments
17 Jun 20262026/2422/P
The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DGCamden

Amendments to planning permission dated 17 July 2024 (Ref:2023/1848/P) for ‘Erection of new two storey building, plus basement and associated works to provide plant and welfare accommodation ancillary to the Museum following demolition of existing building and two storey structures on East Road (to the rear of 9-11 Montague Street and 43 Russell Square). Namely: Amendment to the northern boundary (The boundary between 11 Montague Street and 43 Russell Square) to allow for the installation of a black metal gate in place of a section of the approved replacement brick wall.

Pending
Small
Approval of Details
5 Jun 20262026/2313/P
50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JPCamden

Details pursuant to Condition 7(e) (Lighting) 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.

Pending
Small
Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area
2 Jun 20262026/2233/T
48 - 49 Russell Square London WC1B 4JPCamden

REAR GARDEN: 1 x Lime (T1) - Crown lift epicormic growth to first branch union, 4m from ground level.

Pending
Small
Application for Works to Tree(s) covered by a TPO
28 May 20262026/2128/T
Bedford Square Gardens Bedford Square London WC1B 3HHCamden

(TPO REF: A3) IN GARDENS: 1 x London Plane (T84) - Remove massaria limb at 6m high. 1 x London Plane (T79) - Remove massaria limb at 18m high. 1 x London Plane (T81) - Remove massaria limb at 15m high. 1 x London Plane (T92) - Remove massaria limb at 16m high. 1 x London Plane (T94) - Remove massaria limb at 16m high.

Pending
Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area
15 May 20262026/1929/T
British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DGCamden

FRONT GARDEN: 1 x London Plane (T2) - Crown reduce the tree to a finishing height of approx. 8m (historic pollard points) and subsequently manage the tree as a pollard on a cyclical basis.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
1 May 20262026/1713/P
Imperial Hotel 61-66 Russell Square London WC1B 5BBCamden

Change of use of the ground floor commercial unit from ancillary hotel floorspace (Use Class C1) to an independent restaurant (Use Class E).

Permitted
Small
Approval of Details
21 Apr 20262026/1588/P
50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JPCamden

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.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
9 Apr 20262026/1330/P
4-5 Bedford Square London WC1B 3RDCamden

Change of use from tertiary education facility (Class F1) to a private members' club (Sui Generis); external alterations including installation of; louvres to lower ground floor windows to front and rear elevations, plant equipment at rear courtyard and roof level; replacement front door and new fanlight to no. 5,

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
9 Apr 20262026/1374/L
4-5 Bedford Square London WC1B 3RDCamden

Change of use from tertiary education facility (Class F1) to a private members' club (Sui Generis); external alterations including installation of; louvres to lower ground floor windows to front and rear elevations, plant equipment at rear courtyard and roof level; replacement front door and new fanlight to no. 5; internal alterations from basement to third floor level; and remedial works.

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
8 Apr 20262026/0668/L
The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DGCamden

Alterations to stone piers at the north and south entrances to enable the installation of entrance signage.

Pending
Small
Advertisement Consent
8 Apr 20262026/0667/A
The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DGCamden

Display of non-illuminated fixed and free-standing wayfinding signage within the southern forecourt and northern entrance, and on the stone piers at both entrances, all for a temporary period of up to 10 years.

Permitted
Small
Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area
30 Mar 20262026/1241/T
Flat A 29 Bedford Place London WC1B 5JHCamden

REAR GARDEN: 1 x Bay (T1) - Reduce height by 3m and the sides by 1.5m.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
19 Mar 20262026/0997/P
58-60 Southampton Row London Camden WC1B 4ARCamden

Installation of four air-conditioning units and two fridge/freezer compressors within rear courtyard

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
19 Mar 20262026/0980/L
The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 8DGCamden

Installation of temporary door within south window of IS Server Room at Basement Level 1, plus installation of internal and external access stairs, and creation of lobby to provide alternative access and safe means of escape during implementation of British Museum Energy Centre Programme.

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
16 Mar 20262026/1029/L
29 Montague Street London WC1B 5BHCamden

The proposals are of the replacement of 5no. internal apartment entry doors. No other works are proposed.

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
16 Mar 20262026/1028/L
28 Montague Street London WC1B 5BHCamden

The proposals are of the replacement of 4no. internal apartment entry doors. No other works are proposed.

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
16 Mar 20262026/1027/L
26 Montague Street London WC1B 5BHCamden

The proposals are of the replacement of 4no. internal apartment entry doors. No other works are proposed.

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
16 Mar 20262026/1026/L
25 Montague Street London WC1B 5BHCamden

The proposals are of the replacement of 4no. internal apartment entry doors. No other works are proposed.

Pending
Small
Approval of Details
16 Mar 20262026/0230/P
31 Southampton Row London Camden WC1B 5HJCamden

Details of windows, new shopfronts and all facing materials required by condition 10 of planning permission (ref 2024/1934/P) dated 11/09/2024 for External alterations and internal refurbishments to include creation of a new office entrance on Sicilian Avenue, reconfiguration of retail units, cycle parking, shower and changing facilities, alterations at roof level to include new roof top plant deck, demolish the existing lift cars and rebuild at a lower level, erection of new stair core and safety barrier and associated works.

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
13 Mar 20262026/0943/L
21 Montague Street London WC1B 5BHCamden

The proposals are of the replacement of 4no. internal apartment entry doors. No other works are proposed.