How long do planning decisions take near Holborn?

The average planning decision time near Holborn is 60 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Holborn?

The planning approval rate near Holborn is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Holborn?

The most common type of planning application near Holborn is full planning applications, with 228 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Holborn, Camden - Greater London Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Holborn, Camden - Greater London.

Camden - Greater London · England · settlement

Planning applications in Holborn are administered by London Borough Of Camden. View the full London Borough Of Camden planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Holborn

Holborn is a vibrant area located in central London, encompassing the southeastern section of the London Borough of Camden and part of the Farringdon Without ward in the City of London. This central location makes it a focal point for planning applications, reflecting its significance in both residential and commercial development within the capital.

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Area Information

Admin district: Camden
Parliamentary constituency: Holborn and St Pancras
LSOA: Camden 028B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Holborn.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holborn.

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 Holborn based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1638 planning applications found near Holborn.

2026/2313/P - 50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP
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 roo
Status: Undecided | Type: Approval of Details | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-05
- 50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP
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 roo
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-05
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2026/2213/P - 124 Theobald's Road London WC1X 8RX
Details of condition 4 (Materials) for planning application 2024/2732/P dated 06/08/2025 for 'Refurbishment and extension of the existing building to provide additional commercial, business and servic
Status: Undecided | Type: Approval of Details | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-03
2026/2185/P - 30-32 Neal Street London WC2H 9PS
Erection of infill extension at first and second floors, new amenity terraces, shopfront alterations to front and rear, facade alterations at upper floors, roof works, new plant and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Permission | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-03
- 48 - 49 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Lime (T1) - Crown lift epicormic growth to first branch union, 4m from ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-02
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2026/2233/T - 48 - 49 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Lime (T1) - Crown lift epicormic growth to first branch union, 4m from ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-02
26/03572/ADV · Received: Mon 01 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 01 Jun 2026 - 63 Long Acre London WC2E 9JE
Display of one non illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.172m x 1.966m and one non illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.6m x 0.6m.
Status: Undecided | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-06-01
- 124 Theobald's Road London WC1X 8RX
Details of condition 4 (Materials) for planning application 2024/2732/P dated 06/08/2025 for 'Refurbishment and extension of the existing building to provide additional commercial, business and servic
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-01
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2026/1919/A - 29 Shorts Gardens London WC2H 9AP
Display of 2 x internally illuminated signs on shopfront glazing, 1 x internally illuminated projecting sign and 2 x fixed fabric awnings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertisement Consent | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-05-28
2026/2105/L - 83 Endell Street London WC2H 9DN
Replace the existing lintel above the fire escape from the staircase with a new larger steel lintel.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-05-26
- 83 Endell Street London WC2H 9DN
Replace the existing lintel above the fire escape from the staircase with a new larger steel lintel.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-05-22
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26/03280/ADFULL · Received: Tue 19 May 2026 · Validated: Tue 19 May 2026 - 9 Kean Street London WC2B 4AY
Details of how waste is to be stored, secure cycle storage; pursuant to condition 5 and 6 of planning permission dated 4th November 2025
Status: Undecided | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-05-19
2026/2029/L - 38 Great James Street London Camden WC1N 3HB
Installation of a raised Portland stone step over the existing front entrance step.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-05-19
- 9 Kean Street London WC2B 4AY
Details of how waste is to be stored, secure cycle storage; pursuant to condition 5 and 6 of planning permission dated 4th November 2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-05-19
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2026/1937/P - 38 Great James Street London Camden WC1N 3HB
Installation of a raised Portland stone step over the existing front entrance step.
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder Application | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-05-19
2026/1898/L - 10 New Square London WC2A 3QG
Various internal alterations at ground-floor level including formation of new accessible toilet, additional female WC and new meeting room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-05-19
2026/0951/L - Shakespeare's Head 64-68 Kingsway London WC2B 6BG
Replacement of ceiling-mounted glass racks and repositioning of pendant light.
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-05-18
- Shakespeare's Head 64-68 Kingsway London WC2B 6BG
Replacement of ceiling-mounted glass racks and repositioning of pendant light.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-05-18
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2026/1929/T - British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG
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.
Status: Undecided | Type: Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-05-15
2026/1883/P - Mid City Place 71 High Holborn London WC1V 6EA
Amendment to Condition 4 (hours of use) to allow it to be used until 9pm to planning permission granted under reference 2019/0164/P dated 04/03/2019 (as amended by ref. 2019/1413/P dated 01/05/2019 an
Status: Undecided | Type: Non Material Amendments | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-05-14

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A brief summary of Holborn in Camden - Greater London

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Holborn a particularly low-crime area.

Holborn has 36 conservation areas within its boundaries: Old Barge House Alley, Valentine Place, Hanway Street, Leicester Square, Whitefriars, Charlotte Street, Waterloo, Covent Garden, Lower Marsh, Trafalgar Square, King's Cross and St Pancras, South Bank, Charlotte Street, West, Royal Parks, Bloomsbury, Soho, Hatton Garden, No data available for publication by HE, St James's, Whitehall, Strand, Haymarket, Roupell Street, Regent Street, Fleet Street, Adelphi, Mitre Road and Ufford Street, East Marylebone, Chancery Lane, Smithfield, Savoy, Kingsway, Chinatown, Seven Dials (Covent Garden), Denmark Street, Temples. 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 Holborn

In the last 24 months, 1,038 planning applications were submitted near Holborn. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Holborn.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Holborn slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Holborn were full planning applications (228), listed building and heritage (198), discharge of conditions (153). Full planning applications account for 22% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 15 medium-scale applications, 795 smaller schemes were submitted.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 314 applications
Refused: 15 applications
Withdrawn: 19 applications
Awaiting decision: 682 applications

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