Planning application
Chester Hotel 31-32 Argyle Square London WC1H 8AP
Works: Extension Demolition
At appeal, which passes the decision to the national inspectorate. Anyone who commented before is normally able to comment again.
Proposal
Erection of two 3-storey rear extensions following the demolition of existing part 2/part 3-storey rear extensions and laundry outbuilding of hotel (Class C1).
As published by the council, reference 2012/3312/L
Application record
- Reference
- 2012/3312/L
- Category
- Heritage and listed buildings
- Status
- Appeal Decided
- Decision
- Refused
- Decided
- 16 Aug 2012
- Postcode
- WC1H 8AP
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 4 applications since 2012: 0 approved, 4 refused.
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2012/3290/L Refused
Chester Hotel 31-32 Argyle Square London WC1H 8AP
Erection of a part2/part 3-storey rear extension following the demolition of existing part 2/part 3-storey rear extension and laundry outbuilding of hotel (Class C1).
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2012/3184/P Refused
Chester Hotel 31-32 Argyle Square London WC1H 8AP
Erection of a part2/part 3-storey rear extension following the demolition of existing part 2/part 3-storey rear extension and laundry outbuilding of hotel (Class C1).
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2012/3229/P Refused
Chester Hotel 31-32 Argyle Square London WC1H 8AP
Erection of two 3-storey rear extensions following the demolition of existing part 2/part 3-storey rear extensions and laundry outbuilding of hotel (Class C1).
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Aug 2012
Decision issued: Refused
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22 Jul 2026
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Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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Chester Hotel 31 Argyle Square London WC1H 8AP
Submission of details as required by conditions 2(a) (drawings of brass name plate), 2(b) (drawings of doors) and 3 (a method statement) of listed building consent dated 30/04/2012 (ref 2012/0922/L for alterations to rear extension including first floor rear extension, replacement of doors and windows and internal alterations in association hotel refurbishment).
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing -
Chester Hotel 31-32 Argyle Square London WC1H 8AP
Erection of a part2/part 3-storey rear extension following the demolition of existing part 2/part 3-storey rear extension and laundry outbuilding of hotel (Class C1).
Refused Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition -
Chester Hotel 31-32 Argyle Square London WC1H 8AP
Erection of two 3-storey rear extensions following the demolition of existing part 2/part 3-storey rear extensions and laundry outbuilding of hotel (Class C1).
Refused Full applications Extension Demolition -
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External additions and alterations to include the removal of sign from metal balustrade and the installation of new balustrade to match existing to front elevation of existing hotel (Class C1)
Granted Heritage and listed buildings -
Chester Hotel 31-32 Argyle Square London WC1H 8AP
Erection of a part2/part 3-storey rear extension following the demolition of existing part 2/part 3-storey rear extension and laundry outbuilding of hotel (Class C1).
Refused Full applications Extension Demolition -
31-32 ARGYLE SQUARE LONDON WC1H 8AP
Alterations to rear extension of no. 31 Argyle Square including first floor rear extension, replacement of doors to front elevation and windows to front and rear elevations and associated alterations in connection with creation of 2 additional rooms to hotel following demolition of an existing two storey rear extension at basement and ground floor level (Class C1), following demolition of an existing two storey rear extension at basement and ground level.
Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1
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