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Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square London WC1B 5BE

Granted Camden 2015/0052/L Heritage and listed buildings

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Internal alterations and refurbishment.

As published by the council, reference 2015/0052/L

Application record

Reference
2015/0052/L
Category
Heritage and listed buildings
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Granted
Decided
6 Mar 2015
Postcode
WC1B 5BE

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 32 applications since 2015: 32 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2018/0040/L Granted

    Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BE

    Installation of a commemorative plaque on the ground floor wall of the front elevation.

    Decided 2 May 2018 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2017/6741/L Granted

    Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BE

    Erection of canopy at restaurant entrance on Guildford Street

    Decided 12 Jan 2018 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2017/6718/P Granted

    Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BE

    Variation of condition 2 (drawings) for to canopy support ref: 2017/3323/P for entrance canopy, namely to have steel columns instead of fixing into terracotta to support the canopy and increase in width and depth of canopy.

    Decided 12 Jan 2018 Amendments
  • 2017/6445/L Granted

    Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BE

    Details of new gate and alterations to existing railings pursuant to condition 3 (a) of listed building consent 2016/4981/L dated 19/12/2016 for the Installation of keg lift and additional roof plant and various internal alterations.

    Decided 5 Dec 2017 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2017/6367/L Granted

    Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BE

    Ground floor interior amendments to the Palm Court and Garden Courtyard including replacement raised floor and steps to sunken central area, platform lift and new entrance door from lobby to Garden Courtyard.

    Decided 14 Mar 2018 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2017/5165/L Granted

    Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BE

    Details of joinery details (Including doors) with typical moulding and architrave pursuant to condition 3 (b) of listed building consent 2016/4981/L dated 19/12/2016 for (Installation of keg lift and additional roof plant and various internal alterations.

    Decided 28 Sep 2017 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2017/3330/L Granted

    Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BE

    Erection of canopy at restaurant entrance on Guilford Street.

    Decided 1 Aug 2017 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2017/3323/P Granted

    Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BE

    Erection of canopy at restaurant entrance on Guilford Street.

    Decided 1 Aug 2017 Full applications
  • 2017/2261/P Granted

    Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BE

    Details of repair exterior columns pursuant to the discharge of condition 8 attached to 2015/1673/P dated 14/04/2016 for the internal and external alterations to building fenestration, roof plant and internal courtyard.

    Decided 30 May 2017 Full applications
  • 2017/2263/L Granted

    Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BE

    Details of repair exterior columns pursuant to the discharge of condition 6 attached to 2015/2013/L dated 14/04/2016 for the internal and external alterations to building fenestration, roof plant and internal courtyard.

    Decided 30 May 2017 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 6 Mar 2015

    Decision issued: Granted

  2. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What this grant of permission means

Camden granted permission on 6 March 2015, 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

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.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BE

    2017/1507/L 50 yards away

    Approval of details required by condition 3: Method statement for wall and bricks under permission ref: 2016/2182/L for Internal alterations, installation of replacement lift shaft and installation of roof top plant, dated 7/6/16.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings

  • Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square London WC1B 5BE

    2016/4981/L 50 yards away

    Installation of keg lift to existing external stair to north-west corner between Russell Square (south-west) and Bernard Street North-west) and additional roof plant adjacent to palm court above kitchen roof within the central area of the hotel. Various internal alterations to the lower ground and ground floor of the Hotel including refurbishment of guestrooms, lifts and reception area .

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings

  • Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square London WC1B 5BE

    2016/4951/P 50 yards away

    Installation of keg lift to existing external stair to north-west corner between Russell Square (south-west) and Bernard Street (North-west) and additional roof plant adjacent to palm court above kitchen roof within the central area of the hotel.

    Granted Full applications

  • Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BE

    2016/4644/L 50 yards away

    Approval of details of condition 4d (Details of any works of alteration or upgrading not included on the approved drawings which are required to satisfy Building Regulations or Fire Certification) of planning permission 2015/2013/L dated 14/04/2016 for; Internal and external alterations to building fenestration, roof plant and internal courtyard.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

  • Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BE

    2017/1497/L 50 yards away

    Approval of details required by condition 3: Method statement for wall and bricks under permission ref: 2015/1344/L for Internal alterations including the installation of a replacement lift shaft dated 1/6/15.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings

  • Hotel Russell 1 Russell Square London WC1B 5BE

    2014/7634/L 50 yards away

    Development affecting a Grade II* Listed Building comprising hard refurbishment of a two existing bedrooms to create two 'model' bedrooms.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings

In Camden

  • 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