Bloomsbury, Camden - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bloomsbury, Camden - Greater London.
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Planning applications in Bloomsbury are administered by London Borough Of Camden. View the full London Borough Of Camden planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bloomsbury
Bloomsbury, located in the West End of London within the London Borough of Camden, is a vibrant district renowned for its cultural and intellectual significance. It houses prominent institutions such as the British Museum and University College London, alongside several other colleges and the New College of the Humanities. As a historic literary hub, Bloomsbury is also known for its association with the Bloomsbury Group, which included influential figures like Virginia Woolf and John Maynard Keynes, making it a key area for planning applications related to education, culture, and residential development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Camden
- Parliamentary constituency: Holborn and St Pancras
- LSOA: Camden 029H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bloomsbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bloomsbury.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Bloomsbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2315 planning applications found near Bloomsbury.
- 2026/2860/T - 55 King's Cross Road London WC1X 9LN
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Conifer (T1) - Fell to ground level. FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Buddleia (T2) - Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-10 - 2026/2791/P - 2-7 St Chad's Street London WC1H 8BD
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 ex
Status: Undecided | Type: Approval of Details | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-08 - - 55 King's Cross Road London WC1X 9LN
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Conifer (T1) - Fell to ground level. FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Buddleia (T2) - Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - 2026/2771/P - Land to the North of the British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB
Non material amendment to planning permission 2022/1041/P dated 17/07/2024 for: ‘Demolition of the British Library Centre for Conservation, alterations to the British Library and erection of a new bui
Status: Undecided | Type: Non Material Amendments | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-07 - 2026/0599/P - 1 Handel Street London WC1N 1PD
Minor alteration to an existing building only: Core drill a 100mm diameter hole into external wall in order to install cables and pipework to serve an external wall mounted condenser unit. Unit to be
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Permission | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-06 - 2026/2822/L - 1 Handel Street London WC1N 1PD
Minor alteration to an existing Grade II Listed Building only: Core drill a 100mm diameter hole into external wall in order to install cables and pipework to serve an external wall mounted condenser u
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-06 - - 2-7 St Chad's Street London WC1H 8BD
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 ex
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - Telephone Exchange 30-40 Harrison Street London WC1H 8JF
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.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - 2026/2627/P - 52 Brunswick Centre London WC1N 1AE
Change of use of retail unit (Class E) to Pet Boarding facility (Sui Generis).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Permission | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-02 - 2026/2614/P - Telephone Exchange 30-40 Harrison Street London WC1H 8JF
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.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Permission | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-02 - - 1 Handel Street London WC1N 1PD
Minor alteration to an existing building only: Core drill a 100mm diameter hole into external wall in order to install cables and pipework to serve an external wall mounted condenser unit. Unit to be
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - 2026/2706/L - 7 Flat Basement And Ground Floor Acton Street London Camden WC1X 9LX
Internal and external works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-01 - - 7 Flat Basement And Ground Floor Acton Street London Camden WC1X 9LX
Internal and external works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - 2026/2411/P - Sherrifs House 14 Long Yard London WC1N 3LU
Alterations to flat roof covering with increase in roof height.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Permission | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-25 - - Sherrifs House 14 Long Yard London WC1N 3LU
Alterations to flat roof covering with increase in roof height.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - 4 Granville Square, London, WC1X 9PF
Replacement of internal flat entrance doors, architraves and fanlights, installation of new fire alarm system, and replacement of electrical cupboard.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Islington | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - 2026/2472/L - 17 Leigh Street London WC1H 9EW
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 barbe
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-24 - 2026/2428/P - 3 Northington Street London WC1N 2JE
Change of use of existing commercial building (Use Class E) to form a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3), including a two-storey extension, and other associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Permission | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-23 - 2026/2555/P - 96 Land to the North of the British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB
Non material amendment to planning permission 2022/1041/P dated 17/07/2024 for: ‘Demolition of the British Library Centre for Conservation, alterations to the British Library and erection of a new bui
Status: Undecided | Type: Non Material Amendments | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-22 - - 96 Land to the North of the British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB
Non material amendment to planning permission 2022/1041/P dated 17/07/2024 for: ‘Demolition of the British Library Centre for Conservation, alterations to the British Library and erection of a new bui
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-19
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A brief summary of Bloomsbury in Camden - Greater London
Bloomsbury, located in the West End of London within the London Borough of Camden, is a vibrant district renowned for its cultural and intellectual significance. It houses prominent institutions such as the British Museum and University College London, alongside several other colleges and the New College of the Humanities. As a historic literary hub, Bloomsbury is also known for its association with the Bloomsbury Group, which included influential figures like Virginia Woolf and John Maynard Keynes, making it a key area for planning applications related to education, culture, and residential development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bloomsbury a particularly low-crime area.
Bloomsbury has 24 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hanway Street, Leicester Square, Charlotte Street, Whitefriars, Covent Garden, King's Cross and St Pancras, Charlotte Street, West, Bloomsbury, Soho, Hatton Garden, No data available for publication by HE, Regent's Canal, Camden Broadway, Strand, Fleet Street, East Marylebone, Chancery Lane, Smithfield, Kingsway, Chinatown, Seven Dials (Covent Garden), Denmark Street, Temples, Camden Town. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
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Planning Activity in Bloomsbury
In the last 24 months, 1,071 planning applications were submitted near Bloomsbury. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Bloomsbury maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Bloomsbury slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bloomsbury were listed building and heritage (225), full planning applications (219), discharge of conditions (132). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 33 medium-scale applications, 751 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 317 applications
- Refused: 26 applications
- Withdrawn: 21 applications
- Awaiting decision: 696 applications
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