Planning application
44-45 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3PA
Works: New dwelling Extension Windows or glazing
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Internal and external works in association with the change of use from retail use (Class A1) with associated office space to retail use (Class A1) at ground floor level and basement levels and retention of Studio office floorspace at rear ground floor level; new residential use (Class C3) as replacement of office (Class B1) at first, second and third floor levels (3 x 1-bed flats), including extension at rear basement level by means of excavation works and infill of lightwell, removal of rear first floor extension to provide a terrace with balustrade, use of side and rear roof area as terrace with new access door and decking, alteration of rear first floor window with jib hinged door, plus external kitchen extract pipes and creation of bin store and cycling spaces at rear ground floor level.
As published by the council, reference 2013/0020/L
Application record
- Reference
- 2013/0020/L
- Category
- Heritage and listed buildings
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Granted Subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement
- Decided
- 14 May 2013
- Postcode
- WC1B 3PA
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 5 applications since 2012: 3 approved, 2 refused.
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2013/7206/P Granted
44-45 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3PA
Change of use from retail use (Class A1) with associated office space to retail use (Class A1) at ground floor level and basement levels and retention of Studio office floorspace at rear ground floor level; new residential use (Class C3) as replacement of office (Class B1) at first, second and third floor levels (3 x 1-bed flats), including extension at rear basement level by means of excavation works and infill of lightwell, removal of rear first floor extension to provide a terrace with balustrade, use of side and rear roof area as terrace with new access door and decking, replacement of rear first floor window with French doors, installation of plant equipment at roof level plus external kitchen extract pipes and creation of bin store and cycling spaces at rear ground floor level.
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2013/0019/P Granted
44-45 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3PA
Change of use from retail use (Class A1) with associated office space to retail use (Class A1) at ground floor level and basement levels and retention of Studio office floorspace at rear ground floor level; new residential use (Class C3) as replacement of office (Class B1) at first, second and third floor levels (3 x 1-bed flats), including extension at rear basement level by means of excavation works and infill of lightwell, removal of rear first floor extension to provide a terrace with balustrade, use of side and rear roof area as terrace with new access door and decking, alteration of rear first floor window with jib hinged door, plus external kitchen extract pipes and smoke extraction fan at roof level and creation of bin store and cycling spaces at rear ground floor level.
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2012/3774/P Refused
44-45 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3PA
Change of use from retail use (Class A1) with associated office space to retail use (Class A1) at ground floor level and basement levels and retention of Studio office floorspace at rear ground floor level; new residential use (Class C3) as replacement of office (Class B) at first, second and third floor levels (3 x 1-bed flats), including extension at rear basement level by means of excavation works and infill of lightwell, removal of rear first floor extension to provide a terrace with balustrade, use of side and rear roof area as terrace with new access door and decking, replacement of rear first floor window with French doors, installation of plant equipment at roof level plus external kitchen extract pipes and creation of bin store and cycling spaces at rear ground floor level.
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2012/3779/L Refused
44-45 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3PA
Internal and external works in association with the change of use from retail use (Class A1) with associated office space to retail use (Class A1) at ground floor level and basement levels and retention of Studio office floorspace at rear ground floor level; new residential use (Class C3) as replacement of office (Class B) at first, second and third floor levels (3 x 1-bed flats), including extension at rear basement level by means of excavation works and infill of lightwell, removal of rear first floor extension to provide a terrace with balustrade, use of side and rear roof area as terrace with new access door and decking, replacement of rear first floor window with French doors, installation of plant equipment at roof level plus external kitchen extract pipes and creation of bin store and cycling spaces at rear ground floor level.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 May 2013
Decision issued: Granted Subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What this grant of permission means
Camden granted permission on 14 May 2013, 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.
About heritage and listed building applications
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Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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44-45 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3PA
Change of use from retail use (Class A1) with associated office space to retail use (Class A1) at ground floor level and basement levels and retention of Studio office floorspace at rear ground floor level; new residential use (Class C3) as replacement of office (Class B) at first, second and third floor levels (3 x 1-bed flats), including extension at rear basement level by means of excavation works and infill of lightwell, removal of rear first floor extension to provide a terrace with balustrade, use of side and rear roof area as terrace with new access door and decking, replacement of rear first floor window with French doors, installation of plant equipment at roof level plus external kitchen extract pipes and creation of bin store and cycling spaces at rear ground floor level.
Refused Full applications New dwelling Extension +1 -
44-45 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3PA
Internal and external works in association with the change of use from retail use (Class A1) with associated office space to retail use (Class A1) at ground floor level and basement levels and retention of Studio office floorspace at rear ground floor level; new residential use (Class C3) as replacement of office (Class B) at first, second and third floor levels (3 x 1-bed flats), including extension at rear basement level by means of excavation works and infill of lightwell, removal of rear first floor extension to provide a terrace with balustrade, use of side and rear roof area as terrace with new access door and decking, replacement of rear first floor window with French doors, installation of plant equipment at roof level plus external kitchen extract pipes and creation of bin store and cycling spaces at rear ground floor level.
Refused Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling Extension +1 -
44-45 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3PA
Change of use from retail use (Class A1) with associated office space to retail use (Class A1) at ground floor level and basement levels and retention of Studio office floorspace at rear ground floor level; new residential use (Class C3) as replacement of office (Class B1) at first, second and third floor levels (3 x 1-bed flats), including extension at rear basement level by means of excavation works and infill of lightwell, removal of rear first floor extension to provide a terrace with balustrade, use of side and rear roof area as terrace with new access door and decking, replacement of rear first floor window with French doors, installation of plant equipment at roof level plus external kitchen extract pipes and creation of bin store and cycling spaces at rear ground floor level.
Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension +1 -
44-45 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3PA
Change of use from retail use (Class A1) with associated office space to retail use (Class A1) at ground floor level and basement levels and retention of Studio office floorspace at rear ground floor level; new residential use (Class C3) as replacement of office (Class B1) at first, second and third floor levels (3 x 1-bed flats), including extension at rear basement level by means of excavation works and infill of lightwell, removal of rear first floor extension to provide a terrace with balustrade, use of side and rear roof area as terrace with new access door and decking, alteration of rear first floor window with jib hinged door, plus external kitchen extract pipes and smoke extraction fan at roof level and creation of bin store and cycling spaces at rear ground floor level.
Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension +1 -
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