Planning application
12 Great James Street London WC1N 3DH
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Replacement of the false roof pitch with a glass balustrade at roof level (Class C3).
As published by the council, reference 2012/4280/P
Application record
- Reference
- 2012/4280/P
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Refused
- Decided
- 29 Jan 2013
- Postcode
- WC1N 3DH
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 5 applications since 2012: 2 approved, 3 refused.
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2014/1931/L Granted
12 Great James Street London WC1N 3DH
Details of junctions, construction and materials for front roof pitch (condition 3c) of planning permission granted on 23/03/2011 (ref: 2011/0357/L for the internal and external alterations in connection with the change of use and works of conversion from office use (Class B1) to residential use to provide two single family dwelling houses), including various internal and external alterations, amendment to entrance stairs and porch at basement level; reinstatement of an original window to lower ground floor and courtyard at rear ground floor level; demolition of extension and reinstatement of courtyard at rear ground floor level, erection of new single-storey extension with first floor balcony over; erection of new roof access structure, slate screen and handrails in association with new roof terrace.)
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2013/4813/L Refused
12 Great James Street London WC1N 3DH
Replacement of ground, first, second and third floor level front elevation windows of existing dwelling (Class C3)
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2012/6558/L Refused
12 Great James Street London WC1N 3DH
Replacement of the false roof pitch with a glass balustrade at roof level (Class C3).
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2011/5870/L Granted
12 GREAT JAMES STREET LONDON WC1N 3DH
Details of dismantling and reconstruction, finishes and materials of relocated and new timber panelled screen in form of method statement (condition 3a); detailed sections showing fixings, construction and drawings of configuration of doors (3b); new front stair to basement, showing fixings, appearance, materials and position (3d); service runs/conduits for all new bathrooms/kitchens, new pipework, false walls for fixing new (3e); lights, flues, vents & pipes (7) in relation to listed building consent dated 23/3/2011 (ref. 2011/0357/L) for internal and external alterations in connection with the change of use and works of conversion from office use (Class B1) to residential use.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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29 Jan 2013
Decision issued: Refused
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22 Jul 2026
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12 Great James Street London WC1N 3DH
Replacement of the false roof pitch with a glass balustrade at roof level (Class C3).
Refused Heritage and listed buildings -
12 Great James Street London WC1N 3DH
Replacement of ground, first, second and third floor level front elevation windows of existing dwelling (Class C3)
Refused Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazingDomestic -
12 Great James Street London WC1N 3DH
Details of junctions, construction and materials for front roof pitch (condition 3c) of planning permission granted on 23/03/2011 (ref: 2011/0357/L for the internal and external alterations in connection with the change of use and works of conversion from office use (Class B1) to residential use to provide two single family dwelling houses), including various internal and external alterations, amendment to entrance stairs and porch at basement level; reinstatement of an original window to lower ground floor and courtyard at rear ground floor level; demolition of extension and reinstatement of courtyard at rear ground floor level, erection of new single-storey extension with first floor balcony over; erection of new roof access structure, slate screen and handrails in association with new roof terrace.)
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Roofing +2Small domestic -
12 GREAT JAMES STREET LONDON WC1N 3DH
Details of dismantling and reconstruction, finishes and materials of relocated and new timber panelled screen in form of method statement (condition 3a); detailed sections showing fixings, construction and drawings of configuration of doors (3b); new front stair to basement, showing fixings, appearance, materials and position (3d); service runs/conduits for all new bathrooms/kitchens, new pipework, false walls for fixing new (3e); lights, flues, vents & pipes (7) in relation to listed building consent dated 23/3/2011 (ref. 2011/0357/L) for internal and external alterations in connection with the change of use and works of conversion from office use (Class B1) to residential use.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings -
12 Great James Street London WC1N 3DP
Minor internal alteration to the property at basement level
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 8 docs -
11 - 12 Great James Street London WC1N 3DP
Revision to planning permission (ref: 2008/1141/P) granted on 31/03/2009 for the change of use and works of conversion from office use (Class B1) to residential use (Class C3) to provide two single family dwelling houses, including new part single, part two storey rear extension and balcony at first floor level. Revision comprises the retention of and alterations to existing part single, part two storey rear extension; replacement of existing brick link with glazed link; replacement of existing glazed roof area and installation of 2 rooflights at number 11.
Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1Domestic
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