Planning application
42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP
Works: Extension Loft or dormer Windows or glazing Domestic
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Proposal
Erection of a two storey extension to the existing link structure, installation of a new dormer, balustrade and 3 condenser units to roof, installation of two internal lifts, creation of two plant rooms, and alterations to fenestration of dwelling house (Class C3).
As published by the council, reference 2013/6444/P
Application record
- Reference
- 2013/6444/P
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Appeal Decided
- Decision
- Refused As published: Non-Determination: would have refused
- Decided
- 16 Jun 2014
- Postcode
- WC1B 3DP
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 18 applications since 2012: 13 approved, 5 refused.
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2020/2209/L Granted
42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP
Minor alterations to the West facing facade of the courtyard for 42 Bedford Square including reverting an existing sash window back into a door and changing two multiple paned fixed windows into opening windows with fixed panes beneath. There are also minor alterations to the link facade to divide up the louvres above the windows to align with the windows.
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2020/1731/P Granted
42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP
Minor alterations to the West facing facade of the courtyard for 42 Bedford Square including reverting an existing sash window back into a door and changing two multiply paned fixed windows into opening windows with fixed panes beneath. there are also minor alterations to the link fa?ade to divide up the louvres above the windows to align with the windows..
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2019/5985/L Granted
42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP
Discharge of Part Condition 5) Details of all new doors (Ref: 2017/6975/L) for Internal alterations, reinstatement and repairs at lower ground, ground, first, second and third floor levels to No. 42 Bedford Square.
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2017/6975/L Granted
42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP
Internal alterations, reinstatement and repairs at lower ground, ground, first, second and third floor levels to No. 42 Bedford Square.
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2016/5022/L Granted
42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP
Clearance of condition 4 (2016/3162/L), details of secondary stair from second to third floor
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2016/3162/L Granted
42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP
Minor internal alterations at lower ground floor level, second and third floor levels including an alteration to the design of the secondary staircase from second to third floor and the relocation of the staff kitchen door and link ramp and reinstatement of the rear room at lower ground floor level.
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2015/6154/L Granted
42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP
Discharge of condition 4a (drawings or samples of new railings including finishes, materials and fixing method), 4b (sections including jambs, cills, heads and glazing bar patterns for all new doors and windows) and 4c (materials of front stone steps and main stone staircase) granted under reference 2014/4634/L dated 02/09/14 for works associated with conversion of existing building containing 6 self-contained dwellings (1 x 1 bed flat, 4 x 2 bed flats and 1 x 4 bed maisonette) for use as single family dwellinghouse (Class C3), including erection of two storey infill extension at lower ground floor level to existing link between primary and mews buildings, erection of new flat roof to enclose existing third floor terrace including lift overrun, installation of balustrade around lantern at roof level, removal of existing roof lights and vents, installation of hatch to roof, installation of 3 x air condensers to middle of existing roof, alterations to external steps, alterations to fenestration, installation of two internal lifts, and various internal works to replace and refurbish ceilings, partitions and mouldings to dwelling house.
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2015/4222/L Refused
42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP
Alteration to the design of the secondary staircase from 2nd to 3rd floor and re-configuring the layout at 2nd floor.
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2015/6935/L Refused
42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP
Erection of a glass and metal arbour structure with planting in rear courtyard, and associated replacement of basement level window with door
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2015/6464/P Refused
42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP
Erection of a glass and metal arbour structure with planting in rear courtyard, and associated replacement of basement level window with door
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Jun 2014
Decision issued: Non-Determination: would have refused
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22 Jul 2026
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42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP
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Granted Heritage and listed buildings -
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