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Planning application

2 x BT telephone kiosks opposite Imperial Hotel Southeast side of Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

Granted Camden 2015/0974/L Heritage and listed buildings

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

Proposal

Removal of telephone equipment in both kiosks, replacement of glass and modification to handle to allow locking

As published by the council, reference 2015/0974/L

Application record

Reference
2015/0974/L
Category
Heritage and listed buildings
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Granted
Decided
14 Apr 2015
Postcode
WC1B 5BB

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 4 applications since 2015: 2 approved, 2 refused.

  • 2019/6445/L Refused

    2 x BT telephone kiosks opposite Imperial Hotel Southeast side of Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

    Placement of tables, chairs and associated furniture on the public highway within the setting of the listed telephone kiosks in connection with listed building consent (2015/0974/L) granted 14/04/2015 for the removal of telephone equipment in both kiosks, replacement of glass and modification to handle to allow locking.

    Decided 1 Dec 2020 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2019/6451/P Refused

    2 x BT telephone kiosks opposite Imperial Hotel Southeast side of Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

    Variation of condition 3 (approved drawings) and removal of condition 5 (restriction on placement of items on public highway) of planning permission (2015/0664/P) granted 14/04/2015 for the change of use of 2 x BT telephone boxes to 2 x self-contained retail kiosks (Class A1), namely to allow the placement of tables, chairs and associated furniture on the public highway to the side of the kiosks.

    Decided 1 Dec 2020 Full applications
  • 2015/0664/P Granted

    2 x BT telephone kiosks opposite Imperial Hotel Southeast side of Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

    Change of use of 2 x BT telephone boxes to 2 x self-contained retail kiosks (Class A1)

    Decided 14 Apr 2015 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 14 Apr 2015

    Decision issued: Granted

  2. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

  • 2019/6445/L Refused

    2 x BT telephone kiosks opposite Imperial Hotel Southeast side of Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

    Placement of tables, chairs and associated furniture on the public highway within the setting of the listed telephone kiosks in connection with listed building consent (2015/0974/L) granted 14/04/2015 for the removal of telephone equipment in both kiosks, replacement of glass and modification to handle to allow locking.

    Decided 1 Dec 2020 Heritage and listed buildings

What this grant of permission means

Camden granted permission on 14 April 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 500 metres

  • 2 x BT telephone kiosks opposite Imperial Hotel Southeast side of Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

    2015/0664/P 0m away

    Change of use of 2 x BT telephone boxes to 2 x self-contained retail kiosks (Class A1)

    Granted Full applications
  • 61 Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

    2020/3124/L 0m away

    Removal and replacement of the existing shopfronts in accordance with the consented scheme: 2019/2985/P. Removal of 2 x commercial units; and widening of the entrance into the courtyard.

    Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings
  • Imperial Hotel Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

    2013/7194/P 0m away

    Alterations to shopfront and extension of existing decking area.

    Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing
  • Imperial London Hotels Ltd. 61-66 Russell Sqaure London WC1B 5BB

    2014/7469/P 0m away

    Replacement of existing single glazed critall windows and secondary glazing with facsimile double glazing, replacement of existing roof waterproofing membrane and cleaning of facade

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing
  • 61 GALA CASINO RUSSELL SQUARE LONDON WC1B 5BB

    2011/4592/A 0m away

    Display of new internally illuminated lettering to the fascia, canopy and above the entrance doors of a hotel / casino (Class C1 / Sui Generis) including new aluminium cladding to the canopy and door canopy, 10 new up-lights illuminating the façade of the building, a new LED strip-light running under the main canopy and associated internally illuminated lettering and cladding to the Russell Square entrance façade.

    Granted
  • IMPERIAL HOTEL 61-66 RUSSELL SQUARE LONDON WC1B 5BB

    2023/1052/A 0m away

    Erection of a decorative scaffold shroud wrap printed onto PVC comprising a 1:1 image of the building facade with an inset advertising area measuring 20m x 10m (non-illuminated) for a temporary period until 31st December 2024.

    Granted

In Camden

  • 2026/0825/L Granted

    88 Frognal London NW3 6XB

    Discharge of condition 4 (a) Plan, elevation and section drawings of all new internal doors at a scale of 1:10 with typical moulding and architrave details at a scale of 1:1. b) Plan, elevation and section drawings, including jambs, head and cill, of all new windows and doors, including garage doors and windows, at a scale of 1:10 with typical glazing bar details at 1:1) of 2025/3436/L (External works comprising demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single-storey ground floor extension; demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement garage; alterations and repairs to roof; repair and minor alterations to building facade; provision of new hard and soft landscaping. Interior works comprising general remodelling works; minor changes to planform and openings; installation of new mechanical and electrical services throughout)

    2 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2026/2946/L Awaiting decision

    Flat 1, 73 Eton Avenue London NW3 3EU

    Replacement of existing defective rear lean-to conservatory with a new slimline powder-coated aluminium framed conservatory with clear double glazing, on the exact same footprint as existing.

    3 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2026/3754/L Awaiting decision

    10 Great Ormond Street London Camden WC1N 3RB

    Coversion of 3 flats into 4 and internal alterations to the listed building

    2 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2026/2194/L Withdrawn

    Dunboyne Road Estate Dunboyne Road London NW3 2YY

    Installation of Air Source and Water Source Heat Pumps in basement car park with associated acoustic and security enclosures; installation of PV Panels on roof of Blocks 1, 2 and 3; removal of existing gas boilers and associated plant; installation of a new estate-wide heating network including Heat Interface Units, radiators, pipework and associated infrastructure to serve Flats 1-71; excavation of trenches and installation of below-ground heating, water and electrical infrastructure; and associated ancillary works.

    29 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2026/3773/L Awaiting decision

    47 Kelly Street London NW1 8PG

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    28 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings