Planning applications in WC1R
We hold 198 planning applications for the WC1R postcode area, 21 of them submitted in the past year. 88% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 69 days. The area is covered by Camden, South Tyneside.
Councils covering WC1R
Recent applications in WC1R
Internal works and alterations to facilitate office use.
Change of use from Sui Generis (Institutional Use) to Hotel (C1), removal of the existing upper levels on floors seven Red Lion Square), five and six (Drake Street) and erection of new floors (7th floor - Red Lion Square) (5th, 6th and 7th floors - Drake Street) to make an 8 storey building throughout, retention and alterations to the facades including entrance and bay on Red Lion Square.
Details to partially discharge Condition 3 (Sample of Brick Materials) of planning reference 2025/0210/P dated 30/07/25 for refurbishment and recladding of existing building with extensions at fourth floor adjacent to Theobalds Road and associated works.
Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) to permission 2024/1332/P dated 09.10.2025 (for: Change of use from office (Class E) to residential (Class C3) to form a self-contained dwelling and external alterations including new roof lantern, replacement fourth floor extension and roof terrace with glass balustrade) chiefly to revise the roof extension, rationalise internal layouts, upgrade doors. remove modern finishes to lightwell and entrance, reinstate historic chimney stacks and other minor alterations.
Internal and external alterations to the building including refurbishment, alterations to the floor plan, new roof lantern, replacement fourth floor extension and roof terrace with glass balustrade, reinstatement of historic chimney stacks.
Installation of new boiler flues within the concealed rear lightwell in association with the replacement of the boiler.
Installation of new boiler flues within the concealed rear lightwell in association with the replacement of the boiler.
Change of use from to E(g)(i) Office to C3 Dwellinghouse. Use to be swapped with 4 Verulam Buildings Third Floor South (see parallel application 2025/2244/P)
Consent is sought for the reserved matters (pursuant to the outline planning permission granted by application ref. ST/0245/21/FUL) of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale in relation to the Cussins North East Ltd. controlled areas (of Phases 2 & 3) comprising the construction of 133 dwellings and associated works including pumping station and creation of public promenade (Application under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 to vary conditions of previously approved reserved matters application ST/0502/22/RES in respect of a part redesign of Phase 3, including removal of apartment block 1 and replacing it with dwellings)
Non-Material Amendment to planning reference 2025/0210/P dated 30/07/25 for refurbishment and recladding of existing building with extensions at fourth floor adjacent to Theobalds Road and associated works. NAMELY: Amendments to the design of the consented development to ensure it is both deliverable and can be operated successfully once occupied.
Details to discharge Condition 6 (Photovoltaic Cells Data Sheet) of planning reference 2024/1810/P dated 18/12/24 for change of use from Office (Use Class E) to Apart-Hotel (Use Class C1), partial demolition of link structure, introduction of terrace, rooftop plant and other associated physical works.
Details to discharge Condition 7 (Rainwater Recycling Storage) of planning reference 2024/1810/P dated 18/12/24 for change of use from Office (Use Class E) to Apart-Hotel (Use Class C1), partial demolition of link structure, introduction of terrace, rooftop plant and other associated physical works.
Details to discharge Condition 14 (Secure Cycle Storage) of planning reference 2024/1810/P dated 18/12/24 for change of use from Office (Use Class E) to Apart-Hotel (Use Class C1), partial demolition of link structure, introduction of terrace, rooftop plant and other associated physical works.
Erection of plant enclosure and installation of heat pumps at ground level within The Paddocks service road to serve 3-4 South Square.
Change of use from Office (Class E) to Hotel (Class C1), extensions at 7th floor level, creation of terraces, new and replacement windows, rooftop plant enclosure, green roofs, PV's, alterations to façade and associated works.
Refurbishment of the existing roof terrace, including the replacement of the existing balustrades with associated remedial repairs and maintenance works.
Installation of 1 x internally illuminated fascia signage, 1x illuminated projected signage and 1x awning signage
Installation of secondary glazing.
Works to 1st and 2nd floor comprising subdivision of office spaces, alteration to existing internal door openings and creation of new internal door openings.
Replacement of unauthorised UPVC windows with single glazed timber units.
Replacement of unauthorised UPVC windows with single glazed timber units.
Non-Material Amendment to planning reference 2024/1810/P dated 18/12/24 as amended by 2025/1949/P dated 05/06/2025 for change of use from Office (Use Class E) to Apart-Hotel (Use Class C1), partial demolition of link structure, introduction of terrace, rooftop plant and other associated physical works. NAMELEY: addition of lighting to front entrance door on Bedford Row and signage to the main and rear facades.
Change of use from Office (Use Class E) to Apart-Hotel (Use Class C1), partial demolition of link structure, introduction of terrace, rooftop plant and other associated physical works.
Internal alterations associated with the change of use from Office (Use Class E) to Apart-Hotel (Use Class C1), partial demolition of link structure, introduction of terrace, rooftop plant and other associated physical works.
Internal and external alterations to the building including refurbishment, alterations to the floor plan, new roof lantern, replacement fourth floor extension and roof terrace with glass balustrade.
Change of use from office (Class E) to residential (Class C3) to form a self-contained dwelling and external alterations to the building including refurbishment, new roof lantern, replacement fourth floor extension and roof terrace with glass balustrade.
Use of the basement to eighth floor of the building as an mixed institution use (sui generis)
New window and door fenestration arrangement at ground floor front elevation; installation of new double glazed timber framed windows and doors throughout; replacement rooflights throughout; removal of existing fire escape stair; infilling of first floor external door; small extension at rear roof level to create flat roof with new rooflights.
Internal and external alterations to the building and to the non- original mews house to the rear, including demolition of link structure, refurbishment of facades, removal of modern and non-original fabric and services, reconfiguration to reinstate the historic floor plan, and associated works.
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans & Documents) of planning reference 2022/4518/P dated 09/05/23 for extensions and alterations of 3 - 5 Bedford Row and 3 - 5 Jockey's Fields to create additional commercial space (Class E), including erection of a setback fourth floor roof extension to the Bedford Row buildings, erection of a 3rd floor mansard roof extension and remodelled 2nd floor to the Jockey Fields buildings plus associated fenestration changes to its ground and first floors, reconstruction of the intervening link structure with two additional floors plus roof terrace above and rear closet wing extensions, plus green roofs, cycle parking, waste/recycling storage, plant and other associated works.
Listed Building Consent relating to extensions and alterations of 3 - 5 Bedford Row and 3 - 5 Jockey's Fields. Amendment to the scheme approved under Listed Building Consent ref. 2022/4750/L to allow design amendments including layout changes from basement to roof level, including a small infill extension to the courtyard at basement level with plant above, changes to the roof terrace at the third floor, and repositioned Bedford Row dry riser inlet together with amendments to the north, south and west elevations including the Jockey's Fields elevation
Change of use of 9 Bedford Row from office (Class E) to residential (Class C3) to form a self-contained dwelling and internal and external alterations to the building and to the non-original mews house (retained in Class E use) to the rear, including demolition of link structure, refurbishment, and reconfiguration to reinstate the historic floor plan and associated works.
3 Tables and 6 Chairs Monday to Saturday 08:00 - 23:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:00 New Application
Internal modifications.
Installation of 1 x replacement telephone kiosk on the pavement.
3 Tables, 6 Chairs and 1 Planter ( to be placed on Dane Street) Monday to Saturday 11:00- 21:00 Renewal Application
Installation of glazed balustrade with steel support posts to flat roof at 4th floor level located towards the corner of Theobalds Road and Old North Street for use as external terrace space to existing Office (Class B1).
Erection of side/rear infill extension at third floor level; replacement of roof lantern with skylight; installation of 4 x rooflights.
Details pursuant to conditions 12 (plant noise) and 13 (emergency generators) of planning permission ref. 2016/5571/P dated 15/05/2017 (as amended by 2018/4362/P dated 19/11/2018 and 2017/3028/P dated 31/08/2017) for 'Roof extension to create 6th floor, terraces, rear extension, alterations to front and rear facades, canopy for new cycle parking area.
Alterations to wording of conditions 2 (drawing numbers) and 3 (noise) to reflect updated approval of details under conditions 12 and 13 (ref. 2019/1854/P) to planning permission granted under reference 2016/5571/P dated 15/05/2017 (as amended by 2018/4362/P dated 19/11/2018 and 2017/3028/P dated 31/08/2017) for 'Roof extension to create 6th floor, terraces, rear extension, alterations to front and rear facades, canopy for new cycle parking area'
Erection of glazed roof extension to existing 8th floor terrace in connection with the 7th floor residential unit
Part removal of existing entrance steps for the installation of a new vertical stair/platform lift for step-free access.
Part removal of existing entrance steps for the installation of a new vertical stair/platform lift for step-free access.
Details pursuant to condition 4, parts (a) (materials) and (b) window/doors of planning permission ref. 2016/5571/P dated 15/05/2017 (as amended by 2018/4362/P dated 19/11/2018 and 2017/3028/P dated 31/08/2017) for 'Roof extension to create 6th floor, terraces, rear extension, alterations to front and rear facades, canopy for new cycle parking area
Variation of conditions 2 (Approved Drawings), 7 (sustainable design) and 10 (carbon reduction) of permission ref: 2016/5571/P dated 15/05/2017 (as amended by 2019/1853/P dated 30/5/19, 2018/4362/P dated 19/11/2018 and 2017/3028/P dated 31/08/2017) for 'Roof extension to create 6th floor, terraces, rear extension, alterations to front and rear facades, canopy for new cycle parking area'; CHANGES include alterations to cycle store, lift overrun, external facade, plant/extraction, fenestrations and western entrance (revised description)
IN GROUNDS: 1 x London Plane (T10) - Reduce by up to 2.5m 3 x Red Oaks (T24, T53 & T54) - Fell to ground level. 30 x London Planes (T3, T4, T5, T6, T7, T8, T9, T11, T12, T43, T44, T45, T52, T55, T57, T58, T59, T62, T85, T86, T90, T91, T92, T108, T118, T120, T121, T123, T125 & T126) - Removal of infected branches, reduction of some branches as specified in Tree Survey 2018. 1 x Catalpa (T25), 3 x Prunus (T46, T49 & T113), 1 x Lugustrum (T68), 1 x Acer (T69), 3 x Robinia (T87, T128 & T129), 1 x Carpinus (T88), 1 x Ulmus (T93), 1 x Gleditsia (T94), 2 x Betula (T95 & T97), 1 x Crataegus (T112) - Removal of infected branches, reduction of some branches as specified in Tree Survey 2018.
Installation of cavity drainage waterproofing system to cellar stores and corridor, to include new floor slab. Repair to beam and removal of ceilings to allow inspection/treatment of ground floor joists/timbers from below, reinstatement of ceiling. General redecoration and insertion of new brick free standing racking system.
Submission under Schedule 7 (paragraph 11(2)) of Crossrail Act 2008 for Site Restoration for the Fisher Street Shaft (CAM/3/6).
Variation of condition 3 (approved drawings) of planning permission 2016/7038/P dated 14/03/2017 for the remodelling of Bedford Row office entrance, alterations to the external glazing at ground floor level, creation of new window opening to ground floor Hand Court elevation, and installation of 5 x air conditioning units at rooftop level; namely the installation of an additional AC unit at roof level.
Display of 1x non illuminated plaque sign 235mm x 173mm