Planning applications in WC1H

Details for condition 14 (Hard and soft landscaping) of planning ref 2025/3810/P dated 19/08/2026 for 'Partial change of use of building from telephone exchange (Sui Generis) to use as a hotel (Class C1) with retention of existing telephone exchange (Sui Generis) at part of basement and ground floor. Proposed extension with green roofs, PV panels and external alterations to the building. Associated public realm works, including to courtyard. Associated highway and access works'

Retrospective listed building consent is sought for the replacement of a non-original external fire escape door, where the existing door has been removed and a new like-for-like door fitted.

Internal strip-out works to the former banking premises at ground floor level within Block A.

Listed building consent for internal strip-out works to the former banking premises at basement level within Block A.

Details for condition 10 (Greywater Recycling) and condition 19 (Dust Monitoring) for planning reference 2025/3810/P dated 19/08/2026 for 'Partial change of use of building from telephone exchange (Sui Generis) to use as a hotel (Class C1) with retention of existing telephone exchange (Sui Generis) at part of basement and ground floor. Proposed extension with green roofs, PV panels and external alterations to the building. Associated public realm works, including to courtyard. Associated highway and access works'

Emergency works following ceiling collapse including a new steel beam tying party walls and securing floor structure.

Alteration to the plan form of the staff W.C.

Post-construction whole life-cycle carbon assessment required by condition 36 of planning permission 2022/1515/P dated 20/02/2023 (which varied 2020/3881/P dated 01/11/2021) for the Redevelopment of Belgrove House as a part 5 part 10 storey building plus 2 basement levels for use as office and research and laboratory floorspace; with café, flexible retail and office floorspace at ground floor; an auditorium at basement; incorporating step free entrance to Kings Cross Underground station in place of two entrance boxes along Euston Road; together with terraces at fourth and fifth floor levels, servicing, cycle storage and facilities, refuse storage and other ancillary and associated works.

Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of Listed Building Consent 2024/3245/L dated 02/10/2024 (for: Upgrading of the existing Bloomsbury District Heat network through the installation of roof mounted air source heat pumps and supporting equipment within an acoustic enclosure, and associated external works.) NAMELY, the reconfiguration of plant, amendment of the steelwork structure distributing the load of the new plant areas through the existing building, and the amendment of the louvred plant screens to satisfy the opposing requirements of ventilation to plant and sound attenuation.

Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 2024/3198/P dated 02/10/2024 (for: Upgrading of the existing Bloomsbury District Heat network through the installation of roof mounted air source heat pumps and supporting equipment within an acoustic enclosure, and associated external works.) NAMELY, the reconfiguration of plant, amendment of the steelwork structure distributing the load of the new plant areas through the existing building, and the amendment of the louvred plant screens to satisfy the opposing requirements of ventilation to plant and sound attenuation.

Installation of three new skylights at the internal slope of the roof at Camden Town Hall affecrting a Grade II Listed Building.

Installation of three new skylights at the internal slope of the roof at Camden Town Hall.

Conversion of building from office use (Class E) to provide three residential flats (Class C3), construction of a rear extension, re-introduction of front lightwell and staircase, treatment to shopfront glazing and other associated works

Discharge of details for condition 3C (hard and soft landscaping (public realm)) of planning permission 2025/1684/P granted on 24 December 2025 for "Variation of conditions 2 (approved drawings) and 20 (fire statement) of planning permission ref. 2022/1817/P dated 10/05/2023 (Erection of roof extensions at third, fourth and fifth floor level with rooftop plan in connection with the continued commercial use of the building (Class E) with associated external alterations to all elevations, public realm improvements; roof terraces at levels three, four and five, provision of cycle parking, waste/recycling storage and other services), namely to: amend design and massing of rooftop plant enclosure and parapets; provide new louvres within existing openings and infill existing windows; provide extended bridge link over lightwell; extend southwest stair core; provide extract flues to roof, and; amend northeast entrance including provision of access ramp.

Discharge of details for condition 15 (bat and bird boxes) of planning permission 2025/1684/P granted on 24 December 2025 for "Variation of conditions 2 (approved drawings) and 20 (fire statement) of planning permission ref. 2022/1817/P dated 10/05/2023 (Erection of roof extensions at third, fourth and fifth floor level with rooftop plan in connection with the continued commercial use of the building (Class E) with associated external alterations to all elevations, public realm improvements; roof terraces at levels three, four and five, provision of cycle parking, waste/recycling storage and other services), namely to: amend design and massing of rooftop plant enclosure and parapets; provide new louvres within existing openings and infill existing windows; provide extended bridge link over lightwell; extend southwest stair core; provide extract flues to roof, and; amend northeast entrance including provision of access ramp.

Removal of existing chillers, the installation of new chiller units, acoustic screen and associated modifications to the roof-level plant

Discharge of details for condition 24 (diesel backup generators) of planning permission 2025/1684/P granted on 24 December 2025 for "Variation of conditions 2 (approved drawings) and 20 (fire statement) of planning permission ref. 2022/1817/P dated 10/05/2023 (Erection of roof extensions at third, fourth and fifth floor level with rooftop plan in connection with the continued commercial use of the building (Class E) with associated external alterations to all elevations, public realm improvements; roof terraces at levels three, four and five, provision of cycle parking, waste/recycling storage and other services), namely to: amend design and massing of rooftop plant enclosure and parapets; provide new louvres within existing openings and infill existing windows; provide extended bridge link over lightwell; extend southwest stair core; provide extract flues to roof, and; amend northeast entrance including provision of access ramp.

Installation of photovoltaic solar panels to the north and south-facing pitched roofs and flat roof areas, together with associated battery storage, inverter equipment and ancillary works.

Replacement and insulation of rear addition roofs with increases in height; repairs to render and walls; new moulded cast iron rainwater hoppers and downpipes.

Details of condition 7 (Basement Engineer) of planning permission ref. 2025/3064/P dated 01/07/2026 (for Erection of 3 storey rear extension including excavation of basement following demolition of existing to create additional hotel bedrooms).

Existing window openings on the second floor to be adapted to create acoustic louvre panels and the replacement of 1No. damaged window on the second floor.

Installation of 1 x non-illuminated brass coloured stainless steel plaque x 1 x black coloured stainless steel numbering '18' coloured to archway

Discharge of Condition 4b (joinery details) pursuant to listed building consent ref 2025/4873/L dated 01/02/2025 for 'External works comprising replacement of all existing windows with timber framed double- glazed units; associated minor alterations and refurbishment works. Internal works comprising minor alterations to floorplans, new service fitouts, structural and fire safety upgrades, and other associated works.'

Removal of existing fittings comprising flooring, carpet area, tiles, partitions, doors, storage wall and full ceiling grid; and installation of new ramp and handrails, new lighting and controls, new internal wall partitions, new internal lighting, and repainting of internal walls

Refurbishment of the empty ground floor retail unit for conversion to a barber shop. External works include a change of business signage, replacement of the existing projecting sign with a small barbers pole, and repainting of the black shopfront with matt black paint. No structural alterations are proposed.

IN GARDENS (SEE MAP): 1 x Cherry Plum (T2) - Crown lift to 2.5m. 1 x London Plane (T4) - Reduce and reshape crown by 2m. 1 x London Plane (T5) - Reduce and reshape crown by 2m. 1 x London Plane (T9) - Reduce and reshape crown by 2.5m. 1 x London Plane (T11) - Reduce and reshape crown by 2m. 1 x Purple Leaf Plum (T14) - Crown lift to 2.5m. 1 x London Plane (T15) - Reduce crown by 50%, 7m - 8m.

Details pursuant to Conditions 4b (Brickwork/lime and mortar) of planning permission 2025/3336/L dated 19/02/2026 for Erection of single storey lower ground floor rear extension, external refurbishment and associated works

Details pursuant to Conditions 4a (Window details) of planning permission 2025/3336/L dated 19/02/2026 for Erection of single storey lower ground floor rear extension, external refurbishment and associated works

IN GARDENS (SEE MAP) 1 x London Plane (T6) - Remove diseased wood and remove hanging branch. 1 x London Plane (T12) - Remove diseased wood. 1 x London Plane (T19) - Remove hanging branch. 1 x London Plane (T20) - Reduce and reshape crown by 2.5m. Reduce both leaders with severe asymmetry over road. MEWP required. 1 x London Plane (T22) - Reduce and reshape crown by 1.5m. 1 x London Plane (T39) - Reduce and reshape crown by 2.5m. Reduce heavily weighted leaning leaders. 1 x London Plane (T40) - Remove hanging branch over path. 1 x London Plane (T42) - Remove hanging branch over path. 1 x London Plane (T43) - Remove diseased wood. 1 x London Plane (T51) - Reduce and reshape crown by 2.5m. Reduce to previous points. 1 x London Plane (T55) - Remove hanging branch near path. 1 x Wild Cherry (T56) - Crown lift to 3m. 1 x London Plane (T60) - Reduce and reshape crown by 1.5m. Reduce over extended roadside scaffold. 1 x London Plane (T63) - Crown lift to 5m. 1 x Lime (T69) - Re-pollard. 1 x Hornbeam (T75) - Crown lift to 3m. 1 x Wild Cherry (T116) - Reduce and reshape crown by 1.5m. 1 x Wild Cherry (T119) - Crown lift to 2.5 metres. Reduce and reshape crown by 1.5m.

CENTRAL COURTYARD: 1 x Fig (Ficus carica) (wdb.2 ) - Pune back off building to provide 1m clearance.

The proposed works involve adding new metal railings with the standard height of 1000mm.

CENTRAL COURTYARD: 1 x Evergreen Palm (Trachycarpus fortune) (mdh.n3) - Prune back off building to provide 0.5m - 1m clearance. 1 x Almond (Prunus dulcis) (mdh.n1) - 1m reduction of south canopy. T 1 x Silk Tassel (Garrya elliptica) (mdh.n2) - 1m canopy reduction. Cut back off building to provide 0.5m clearance.

CENTRAL COURTYARD: 1 x Avocado (Persea americana) (Clh.n2) - Fell to ground level.

CENTRAL COURTYARD: 1 x Goat Willow (Salix caprea) (tkh.6840) - Prune back off building to provide 1m - 1.5m clearance. 1 x Honeysuckle (Lonicera spp) (tkh.3) - Stool at 1.2m.

Erection of new sculpture in the centre of Argyle Square gardens

Details of building design to partially re-discharge parts A, B, C, D and E of Condition 11 of planning permission 2022/1515/P dated 20/02/2023 which varied 2020/3881/P dated 01/11/2021 for the Redevelopment of Belgrove House as a part 5 part 10 storey building plus 2 basement levels for use as office and research and laboratory floorspace; with café, flexible retail and office floorspace at ground floor; an auditorium at basement; incorporating step free entrance to Kings Cross Underground station in place of two entrance boxes along Euston Road; together with terraces at fourth and fifth floor levels, servicing, cycle storage and facilities, refuse storage and other ancillary and associated works.

Discharge of details for condition 3D (roof terrace landscaping features and planting) of planning permission 2025/1684/P granted on 24 December 2025 for "Variation of conditions 2 (approved drawings) and 20 (fire statement) of planning permission ref. 2022/1817/P dated 10/05/2023 (Erection of roof extensions at third, fourth and fifth floor level with rooftop plan in connection with the continued commercial use of the building (Class E) with associated external alterations to all elevations, public realm improvements; roof terraces at levels three, four and five, provision of cycle parking, waste/recycling storage and other services), namely to: amend design and massing of rooftop plant enclosure and parapets; provide new louvres within existing openings and infill existing windows; provide extended bridge link over lightwell; extend southwest stair core; provide extract flues to roof, and; amend northeast entrance including provision of access ramp.

Discharge of details for condition 16 (living roofs) of planning permission 2025/1684/P granted on 24 December 2025 for "Variation of conditions 2 (approved drawings) and 20 (fire statement) of planning permission ref. 2022/1817/P dated 10/05/2023 (Erection of roof extensions at third, fourth and fifth floor level with rooftop plan in connection with the continued commercial use of the building (Class E) with associated external alterations to all elevations, public realm improvements; roof terraces at levels three, four and five, provision of cycle parking, waste/recycling storage and other services), namely to: amend design and massing of rooftop plant enclosure and parapets; provide new louvres within existing openings and infill existing windows; provide extended bridge link over lightwell; extend southwest stair core; provide extract flues to roof, and; amend northeast entrance including provision of access ramp.

Internal and external removal and replacement of render and damp proofing works; redecoration of walls and ceilings, and other associated works.

Internal alterations to walls, doors and joinery and other fabric relating to reconfiguration of reception area at ground floor.

Various internal works including widening of door openings at lower ground- and upper ground-floor levels, replacement of doors at first-, second- and third-floor levels, and upgrading of wall and ceiling linings to provide fire compartmentalisation to stair enclosures (retrospective).

Change of use from 13-bed share house (Sui Generis) to self-contained residential (Class C3) for the provision of 5no. flats; external works comprising replacement of all existing windows with timber framed slimline double-glazed units, blocking up windows to rear elevtion, replacement external doors at rear, raising parapet level of rear closet wing, and associated minor alterations and refurbishment works.

External works comprising replacement of all existing windows with timber framed slimline double-glazed units, blocking up windows to rear elevtion, replacement external doors at rear, raising parapet level of rear closet wing, and associated minor alterations and refurbishment works. Interal works comprising alterations to floorplans, new service fitouts, structural and fire safety upgrades, and other associated works.

Installation of 2 gas riser networks to rear elevation of the property.

External repairs including to roof, brickwork, stucco, windows, and railings.

Non-material amendment to planning permission ref. 2025/1684/P (granted as a variation of conditions to planning permission 2022/1817/P for "Erection of roof extensions at third, fourth, and fifth floor levels with rooftop plant equipment in connection with the continued commercial use of the building (Class E), with associated external alterations to all elevations, public realm improvements; roof terraces at levels three, four and five, provision of cycle parking, waste/recycling storage and other services” on 10/05/2023 (dated 24/12/2025)) namely to amend the plant enclosure on the roof by adding an access door, adjustment to rainwater pipes, adjusting fixed and openable glazing on the upper floors and amending some louvered sashes to glazed sashes, integrating fanlight louvre locations, amending basement lightwell window / louvre alignment with plant arrangements, amendments to dormer dimensions, addition of stone coping to brick piers (where), south eastern balustrade amendments for the tenant terrace and the omission of existing gates in railings to facilitate fire escape from ground floor.

Alterations at levels 8 and 9 to create useable roof terraces, including removal of existing rooftop enclosures, associated amendments to the stair and lift cores, a new roof pavilion, new plant enclosure and associated works

Alterations to the west facade of the building including: the addition of window openings at basement level and associated modifications to the lightwells; replacement of the main entrance doors and associated entrance improvements; new door openings at street level with bridge walkways. Replacement of existing door on Tavistock Place and associated entrance improvements, and replacement service yard gate. Alterations to the east facade including: New plant enclosures within the east facade lightwell, upgraded rear entrance, replacement railings at ground floor, addition of refuse and cycle stores within the service yard, removal of maintenance bridges from levels 2-8 and installation of replacement glazing to the affected windows

Discharge of details for condition 3a and 3b (windows and door details) of planning permission 2025/1684/P granted on 24 December 2025 for "Variation of conditions 2 (approved drawings) and 20 (fire statement) of planning permission ref. 2022/1817/P dated 10/05/2023 (Erection of roof extensions at third, fourth and fifth floor level with rooftop plan in connection with the continued commercial use of the building (Class E) with associated external alterations to all elevations, public realm improvements; roof terraces at levels three, four and five, provision of cycle parking, waste/recycling storage and other services), namely to: amend design and massing of rooftop plant enclosure and parapets; provide new louvres within existing openings and infill existing windows; provide extended bridge link over lightwell; extend southwest stair core; provide extract flues to roof, and; amend northeast entrance including provision of access ramp.

Discharge of details for condition 18 (diversion of waste from landfill) of planning permission 2025/1684/P granted on 24 December 2025 for "Variation of conditions 2 (approved drawings) and 20 (fire statement) of planning permission ref. 2022/1817/P dated 10/05/2023 (Erection of roof extensions at third, fourth and fifth floor level with rooftop plan in connection with the continued commercial use of the building (Class E) with associated external alterations to all elevations, public realm improvements; roof terraces at levels three, four and five, provision of cycle parking, waste/recycling storage and other services), namely to: amend design and massing of rooftop plant enclosure and parapets; provide new louvres within existing openings and infill existing windows; provide extended bridge link over lightwell; extend southwest stair core; provide extract flues to roof, and; amend northeast entrance including provision of access ramp.