Birkbeck College Estates 25-26 Russell Square London WC1B 5DQ

This site has had 2 applications since 2011: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 2011/0041/L Granted

  Birkbeck College Estates 25-26 Russell Square London WC1B 5DQ

  Internal and external alterations including a lift shaft overrun at roof level, the provision for disabled access lift between ground and basement level to the front of the building, installation of lift to no 26 serving the basement to the third floor and interconnection to 26 and 27 at each floor level via party wall (Class D1).

  Decided 16 Feb 2011 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 16 Feb 2011

   Decision issued: Granted

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Camden granted permission on 16 February 2011, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Birkbeck College Estates 25-26 Russell Square London WC1B 5DQ

  2011/0041/L 50 yards away

  Internal and external alterations including a lift shaft overrun at roof level, the provision for disabled access lift between ground and basement level to the front of the building, installation of lift to no 26 serving the basement to the third floor and interconnection to 26 and 27 at each floor level via party wall (Class D1).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• University Of London Birkbeck College 26 Russell Square London WC1B 5DQ

  2023/2266/T 50 yards away

  REAR GARDEN: 1 x Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) (T1) - Reduce all round by approx. 2m - 3m to suitable new growth points.

  Granted Trees

• University London Birkbeck College 26 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5DQ

  2017/3492/L 50 yards away

  Insertion of a dividing partition to create a meeting space to the rear room at ground floor; to include the refurbishment of the interior.

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings

• 27 Russell Square London WC1B 5DP

  2016/5695/L 50 yards away

  External alterations and repair works including the replacement of existing asphalt roof gutters with lead and replacement of existing rooflights and access hatches with timber framed rooflights. Structural repairs to internal spine walls at third and second floor levels and to the existing roof structure.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer

• 27-28 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5DP

  2016/2663/L 50 yards away

  Installation of 2no wayfinding signage by entrances to No27 and No28 Russell Square.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• 28 Russell Square London WC1B 5DP

  2018/2132/L Submitted 8 May 2018 50 yards away

  Replacement of failing render to chimney stacks, replacement of asphalt roofing with lead, replacement of three steel framed rooflights and repairs to slate roofs.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer 1 doc

• 2026/0990/P Refused

  1 Bleeding Heart Yard & 19 Greville Street London EC1N 8SJ

  Change of use from office space and restaurant use (Class E) and members club (Sui Generis) to affordable workspace and restaurant use (Class E) and 1 x residential unit on the third and fourth floors (Class C3). Erection of a two-storey roof extension across 19 Greville Street and 1 Bleeding Heart Yard, including alterations at second-floor level to the interior courtyard elevation, ground-floor fenestration changes, and a roof terrace for the associated residential unit.

  Received 26 Mar, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 2026/3044/P Granted

  London Irish Centre 50-52 Camden Square London NW1 9XB

  Details to discharge Condition 25 Part A (Air Quality Monitoring) of planning permission ref. 2020/1481/P dated 17/05/24 for 'Redevelopment of site to provide new and reconfigured community centre and ancillary residential accommodation (Class D1/ D2) involving alterations to retained buildings at No's. 50, 51 and 52 Camden Square including replacement of two storey 'link' building; demolition of Murray Street and Murray Mews buildings and replacement with part-three / part-four storey building (plus basement level) with second and third floor terraces and new entrance; associated landscaping and cycle parking'.

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 2026/4338/P Awaiting decision

  32 Willoughby Road London NW3 1RU

  Details to discharge condition 6 (tree protection methods) of planning permission 2025/4186/P granted 13/11/2025 for 'Demolition of existing two storey outrigger and replacement with part two-storey, part single storey rear extension, loft conversion with dormer and roof light to main roof at rear, new windows to flanking wall, replacement of existing windows and installation of a gate and fence to side'.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 2026/4141/P Awaiting decision

  24 Endell Street London WC2H 9HQ

  Relocation of three air conditioning condenser units to first floor roof, construction of an acoustic enclosure and other associated works.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 2026/3907/P Awaiting decision

  Flat 1 16 Lyndhurst Road London NW3 5NL

  External renovations to the front of the property, including works to the entry porch, steps, replacment front door, installation of metal railings to boundary wall and paving to front garden and erection of a glass roof to the side passage to create a bike shelter.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications