The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

This site has had 37 applications since 2010: 32 approved, 0 refused.

• 2026/0928/L Granted

  The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Inclusive access improvements to visitor reception desk in main entrance hall including lowered counter and installation of digital information screen behind counter.

  Decided 22 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2025/5775/L Granted

  The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  External: Alterations to the Ossulston Street north elevation including removal and rebuilding of the external stair adjacent to the pepperpot stair to facilitate basement construction; lifting and re-laying of adjacent travertine paving; removal of a door canopy; alterations to the loading bay louvred opening including partial raising and infilling with re-used bricks; removal and partial replacement of trellis and associated level changes; infilling of redundant door openings; installation of a secure gate to the existing bicycle store; replacement of doors to the loading bay; removal of a non-original door and infilling with re-used bricks; and temporary removal and reinstatement of railings to facilitate fire brigade access. Internal: Removal of set of handles from a Level 1 reading room fire escape door. In conjuction with 2022/1320/L

  Decided 22 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2025/2913/L Granted

  The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Provision and installation of new platform lift adjacent to main reception to improve inclusive access to the entrance hall of the building. Enlargement of existing lift at rear of entrance hall to improve inclusive access to the building.

  Decided 11 Aug 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2024/1848/L Withdrawn

  The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Proposed upgrade to the existing Rooftop telecommunications installation. Proposed removal of 6 x antennas and the installation of 9No. Antennas on proposed tripod support poles, installation of 1No. GPS module, 2No x 300 dishes and associated ancillary works.

  Decided 12 Dec 2024 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2024/1761/P Withdrawn

  The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Proposed upgrade to the existing Rooftop telecommunications installation. Proposed removal of 6 x antennas and the installation of 9No. Antennas on proposed tripod support poles, installation of 1No. GPS module, 2No x 300 dishes and associated ancillary works.

  Decided 12 Dec 2024 Full applications
• 2023/1988/L Granted

  The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Replacement of non-illuminated signage comprising pinned white acrylic lettering to west elevation of Knowledge Centre.

  Decided 6 Jul 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2022/2789/L Granted

  The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Installation of two community noticeboards to existing railings on Ossulston Street site boundary.

  Decided 25 Aug 2022 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2022/1715/P Granted

  The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Erection of marquee structures to provide temporary event space within the British Library piazza for the period of May and June in 2022 and May and June in 2023. (part retrospective).

  Decided 22 Jul 2022 Full applications
• 2021/5617/L Granted

  The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Provision and installation of new platform lift adjacent to main reception to improve inclusive access to the entrance hall of the building. Enlargement of existing lift at rear of entrance hall to improve inclusive access to the building.

  Decided 11 Mar 2022 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2021/4303/P Granted

  The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Installation of laterally mounted photovoltaic and thermal (PVT) collector arrays at the fourth floor and the installation of internal pipework and associated plant at basement level of existing library building.

  Decided 24 Nov 2021 Full applications

1. 31 May 2013

   Decision issued: Withdrawn Decision

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  2023/1988/L 50 yards away

  Replacement of non-illuminated signage comprising pinned white acrylic lettering to west elevation of Knowledge Centre.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• The British Library 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB

  2025/2588/L 50 yards away

  96% historically approved

  Removal of the existing 6No. Antennas and replacement with 6No. new Antennas, together with associated ancillary works throughout.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

• The British Library 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB

  2025/2495/P 50 yards away

  91% historically approved

  Removal of the existing 6No. Antennas and replacement with 6No. new Antennas, together with associated ancillary works throughout.

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  2021/4303/P 50 yards away

  Installation of laterally mounted photovoltaic and thermal (PVT) collector arrays at the fourth floor and the installation of internal pipework and associated plant at basement level of existing library building.

  Granted Full applications

• The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  2017/4173/P 50 yards away

  Installation of 1no. poster cabinet (retrospective)

  Granted Full applications

• The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  2021/5028/L 50 yards away

  Installation of laterally mounted photovoltaic and thermal (PVT) collector arrays at the fourth floor and the installation of internal pipework and associated plant at basement level of existing library building.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings