42, 42A Bedford Square & 13 Bedford Avenue London WC1B

This site has had 2 applications since 2014: 1 approved, 1 refused.

• 2014/4633/P Refused

  42, 42A Bedford Square & 13 Bedford Avenue London WC1B

  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), 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 and alterations to fenestration.

  Decided 2 Sep 2014 Full applications

1. 2 Sep 2014

   Decision issued: Granted

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

2 later applications on the register refer to this one:

• 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.

  Decided 7 Jun 2016 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2015/3982/L Granted

  42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

  Details of service runs for all bathrooms and kitchens in relation to condition 4d of listed building consent 2014/4634/L, 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.

  Decided 5 Jan 2016 Heritage and listed buildings

Camden granted permission on 2 September 2014, 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.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

  2016/3162/L 50 yards away

  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.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• 42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3HX

  2021/1804/L 50 yards away

  External roof plant re-configuration, replacement of plant and routing services on the roof, proposed combined door entry & CCTV to Main House front entrances and proposed lowering of satellite dish.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• 42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

  2016/5022/L 50 yards away

  Clearance of condition 4 (2016/3162/L), details of secondary stair from second to third floor

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• 42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3HX

  2021/1440/P 50 yards away

  External roof plant re-configuration, replacement of plant and routing services on the roof, proposed combined door entry & CCTV to Main House front entrances and proposed lowering of satellite dish.

  Granted Full applications

• 42, 42A Bedford Square & 13 Bedford Avenue London WC1B

  2014/4633/P 50 yards away

  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), 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 and alterations to fenestration.

  Refused Full applications New dwelling Extension +3
  Domestic

• 42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

  2013/6444/P 50 yards away

  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).

  Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1
  Domestic

• 2026/1141/L Granted

  25 John Street London WC1N 2BS

  Internal and external alterations to partition layout at basement, supporting structures and external ground level, and alterations to design of conservatory, windows and doors granted under listed building consent 2024/0338/L dated 06/08/2024.

  Received 26 Mar, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2025/1781/L Granted

  Frognal Rise House Lower Terrace London NW3 6RE

  Demolition of existing garage and interlinking gallery and replacement with new garage and garden room with link, new basement floor below garden, alterations to main house including replacement windows including reinstated oriel window and new French doors to entrance elevation, new roofing to side wing, new portico and replacement door to front elevation, enlargement of existing lightwell, replacement gates and canopy over entrance gate, restorations of boundary treatments, associated internal alterations including partial underpinning works and other minor alterations.

  Received 22 Apr, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/4129/L Awaiting decision

  6 Leverton Street London NW5 2PJ

  Strip out kitchen including floor tiles and replace; replace plumbing and flooring in rear ensuite; replace plumbing in front ensuite and WC; replace internal doors; replace garden wall with metal railing; replace 3 rear windows, 3 rear elevation side windows, 1 rear door and 1 rear elevation side door with double-glazed crittal windows and doors; remove 2 rear windows; render rear elevation brickwork; and associated works.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/1686/L Granted

  Flat Ground and 1st Floor and Flat 2nd and 3rd Floor 14 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR

  External and internal alterations in connection with conversion of two self-contained flats into a single-family dwellinghouse, including new doors at rear ground and second floor level, replacement windows at rear second and third floors level, removal of internal partitions, extending the stair handrail, and replacement internal doors, parquet flooring, skirting, architraves, cornicing, and fittings.

  Received 19 May, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/2202/L Refused

  4 Hampstead Square London NW3 1AB

  Erection of conservatory to front elevation.

  Received 27 May, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings