Planning application
Craven House 121 Kingsway London WC2B 6PA
Works: Extension Demolition
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Infill extension to two lightwells between first and fifth floor levels on south and north elevations, including removal of the external staircase on the south elevation; partial demolition of rooftop plant room, and the installation of 7 new condenser units and acoustic metal louvres at 6th floor roof level in connection with existing office use (Class B1).
As published by the council, reference 2011/5174/P
Application record
- Reference
- 2011/5174/P
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Granted
- Decided
- 23 Dec 2011
- Postcode
- WC2B 6PA
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 10 applications since 2010: 8 approved, 0 refused.
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2025/2835/P Granted
Craven House 121 Kingsway London WC2B 6PA
Replacement of main entrance door.
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2013/6158/P Granted
Craven House 121 Kingsway London WC2B 6PA
Change of use of third floor from office [Class B1(a)] to Turkish Culture and Tourism Office (Sui Generis).
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2013/5363/P Withdrawn
Craven House 121 Kingsway London WC2B 6PA
Change of use of fourth floor from office (Class B1(a)) to Turkish Culture and Tourism Office (Sui Generis).
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2013/4029/P Granted
Craven House 121 Kingsway London WC2B 6PA
Creation of a rear roof terrace at first floor level of offices (Class B1), and associated alterations to fenestration
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2013/0380/P Granted
Craven House 121 Kingsway London WC2B 6PA
Retrospective installation of extract plant to include railings, extract duct, refridgerant pipework, at roof level following demolition of existing water tank enclosure, plants and railings, louvered vent at 5th floor level of side elevation, alterations to roof below first floor level to include railings all in association with office building (Class B1).
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2012/5907/P Withdrawn
Craven House 121 Kingsway London WC2B 6PA
Demolition of existing mezzanine roof to the rear of building and erection of a lower level replacement roof together with new low level extract ductwork; replacement of existing water tank enclosure to roof of fifth floor and replacement with new extract plant; replacement metal handrail around new plant equipment.
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2012/4653/A Granted
Craven House 121 Kingsway London WC2B 6PA
Installation of 1 x stainless steel and acrylic internally illuminated fascia sign and 1 x aluminium/acrylic internally illuminated hanging sign to front elevation of existing restaurant (class A3)
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2012/2695/P Granted
CRAVEN HOUSE 121 KINGSWAY LONDON WC2B 6PA
Variation of condition 4 attached to planning permission dated 23/12/2011 (ref. 2011/5174/P) for an infill extension to two lightwells between first and fifth floor levels on south and north elevations and associated works to include an amendment to the external wall finishes.
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2010/5058/P Granted
Craven House 121 Kingsway London WC2B 6PA
Change of use of 2nd and 5th floors from office use (B1) to alternative use for either educational use (Class D1) or offices (Class B1).
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Dec 2011
Decision issued: Granted
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Related applications
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1 later application on the register refers to this one:
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2012/2695/P Granted
CRAVEN HOUSE 121 KINGSWAY LONDON WC2B 6PA
Variation of condition 4 attached to planning permission dated 23/12/2011 (ref. 2011/5174/P) for an infill extension to two lightwells between first and fifth floor levels on south and north elevations and associated works to include an amendment to the external wall finishes.
What this grant of permission means
Camden granted permission on 23 December 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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