Birkbeck College 42-44 Gordon Square London WC1H 0PD

This site has had 2 applications since 2012: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 2012/3440/L Granted

  Birkbeck College 42-44 Gordon Square London WC1H 0PD

  External alterations including the replacement of two existing timber casement windows with a single metal framed sliding window at ground floor level at rear elevation (Class D1).

  Decided 16 Aug 2012 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 16 Aug 2012

   Decision issued: Granted

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Camden granted permission on 16 August 2012, 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 39-47 Gordon Square London Camden WC1H 0PD

  2026/1911/L Submitted 13 May 2026 50 yards away

  Internal alterations to walls, doors and joinery and other fabric relating to reconfiguration of reception area at ground floor.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 17 docs

• 42-45 Gordon Square London WC1H 0PD

  2026/0986/L Submitted 12 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Internal alterations to Nos. 42-45 Gordon Square.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 13 docs

• 39-47 Birbeck College Gordon Square London WC1H 0PD

  2018/1605/L 50 yards away

  Proposed installation of an external front signage at entrance to house number 43 Gordon Square, to aide wayfinding for students and visitors to the College's premises at Gordon Square.

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings

• 39-47 Gordon Square London WC1H 0PD

  2021/5667/L 50 yards away

  The refurbishment of 39-47 Gordon Square to enable the relocation of the School of Law into the building alongside the School of Art. The building will be repaired and refurbished with new services installed. The refurbished building will have modernised teaching facilities and improved wellbeing facilities for staff and students including breakout spaces, tea points and an enlarged cafeteria.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• School of Arts 42 - 44 Gordon Square London WC1H 0PD

  2012/2594/L 50 yards away

  Internal refurbishment works to include alterations to partitions, alterations to existing window openings, installation of glazed screen at reception area, panelling and architraves to existing sash windows, removal of staircase between basement and first floor, and installation of joinery at rear and side wall of reception.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

• 39-47 Gordon Square London Camden WC1H 0PD

  2026/1794/L Submitted 5 May 2026 50 yards away

  External repairs including to roof, brickwork, stucco, windows, and railings.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 12 docs

• 2026/0369/P Granted

  Railway embankment and land west of 49 Adelaide Road London NW3 3QB

  Installation of a new DNO (Distribution Network Operator) cabinet and erection secure access gate to Adelaide Road, erection of staircase to railway embankment, associated works.

  Received 17 Jul, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 2026/3694/P Granted

  19 Charterhouse Street London EC1N 6RA

  Details pursuant to condition 19 (external lighting) of planning permission 2025/1683/P, granted subject to a legal agreement on 05/06/2026, for remodelling, refurbishment and extensions (including 3 additional storeys) of the existing building to provide Use Class E (commercial, retail/restaurant and jewellery workspace) and associated landscaping and facade works.

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 5 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 2026/3904/P Granted

  14 Templewood Avenue London NW3 7XA

  Details pursuant to Condition 5 (Tree protection measures) of planning permission 2026/2315/P dated 10/08/2026 for "Erection of an orangery/outbuilding in the rear garden."

  Received 9 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 2025/2002/P Granted

  11 Doughty Street London WC1N 2PL

  Change of use from office (Class E) to residential to form a single-family dwelling (Class C3); associated internal and external alterations

  Received 9 May, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 2026/3551/P Granted

  19 Charterhouse Street London EC1N 6RA

  Details pursuant to condition 21 (Details of gates/barriers onto Charterhouse Street) of planning permission 2025/1683/P, granted subject to a legal agreement on 05/06/2026, for remodelling, refurbishment and extensions (including 3 additional storeys) of the existing building to provide Use Class E (commercial, retail/restaurant and jewellery workspace) and associated landscaping and facade works.

  Received 19 Aug, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Full applications