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258 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Bloomsbury · updated daily · London Borough of Camden
- 3, Whidborne Street, London, WC1H 8ETAwaiting decisionInstallation of new metal utility stair to basement lightwell and associated alterations and repairs to existing lightwell railings.All OtherReceived 10 Nov 20262026/4981/P
- Kings Cross Rail Station Euston Road London Camden N1C 4APAwaiting decisionInstallation of single freestanding totem structure on ground floor of western concourse.Listed Building ConsentReceived 10 Nov 20262026/4911/L
- 11-15 Emerald Street London WC1N 3QLAwaiting decisionInstallation of outdoor air handling units on the roof.Full Planning PermissionReceived 10 Nov 20262026/4962/P
- Ridgmount Gardens Bloomsbury London WC1E 7APAwaiting decisionAREA R/O 53 GOWER STREET: 1 x Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster sp.) (T67) - Lift low canopy, pedestrians' clearance to 3m over footpath. 1 x Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) (T69) - Reduce by 3m - 3.5m to retain habitat feature at reduced dimensions whilst reducing the height to less than the potential falling distance to the public footpathNotification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation AreaReceived 9 Nov 20262026/4893/T
- Montague Street London WC1B 5BHAwaiting decision(TPO REF: A1) IN GARDENS (SEE PLAN) - 1 x Himalayan Birch (Betula jacquemontii) (T18) - Lift low canopy, pedestrian clearance - to 2.5 m over footpath. 1 x Sweet Gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) (T10) - Lift low canopy, pedestrian clearance - to 2.5 m over footpath. 1 x Japanese Cherry (Cerasus serrukata 'Kanzan') (T20) - Lift low canopy, pedestrian clearance to 2.5 m over footpath/parking. 1 x Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) (T15) - Reduce crown back to the most recent, previous pruning points, removing approx. 2.5m - 3m of regrowth. 1 x Himalayan Birch (Betula jacquemontii) (T19) - Reduce crown by reducing the main stem and second to highest stem forming arched overhang of footpath by 1.5m - 2m. Lift the low canopy to 2.5m over footpath and remove the suspended branch. 1 x Japanese Pagoda (Styphnolobium japonicum) (T23) - Reduce crown by reducing the most extended branches to the west overhanging the building by 2.5m - 3m. Final cuts to be made at suitable pruning points, leaving furnishing growth to maintain function and minimise visual impact. 1 x Monkey Puzzle (Araucaria araucana) (T17) - Reduce specified limb(s) reducing the lowest two whirls of branches by around 50 cm, carefully selecting pruning points to reduce the length of the primary branches and secondary side branches obstructing the footpath, to maintain a natural branch aesthetic and overall crown shape. 1 Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifere) (T6) - Remove suspended/broken limb(s) - two suspended branches to the north at around 10m, to minimise the potential for injury to pedestrians.Application for Works to Tree(s) covered by a TPOReceived 9 Nov 20262026/4892/T
Planning in Bloomsbury
- Approved
- 88%
- 1,100 of 1,181 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bloomsbury in the last 24 months, from London Borough of Camden's planning register.
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WC1X 126 applications in the last 12 monthsWC1N 86 applications in the last 12 monthsWC1H 108 applications in the last 12 monthsN1 1,373 applications in the last 12 monthsEC1R 81 applications in the last 12 monthsWC1B 99 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: London Borough of Camden
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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.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bloomsbury area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bloomsbury a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bloomsbury planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
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In the last 24 months, 1,647 planning applications were submitted near Bloomsbury. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
The most common types were listed building and heritage (173), full planning applications (167), discharge of conditions (94). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
34 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 27 were dismissed (16% success rate).