Planning application
Russell Mansions 144 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AJ
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Internal and external alterations to lower ground floor commercial unit in association with proposed change of use from B1 to C3 to create a new residential dwelling.
As published by the council, reference 2015/5605/P
Application record
- Reference
- 2015/5605/P
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Granted As published: Granted Subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement
- Decided
- 14 Apr 2016
- Postcode
- WC1B 5AJ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 4 applications since 2016: 4 approved, 0 refused.
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2020/5495/T Granted
Russell Mansions 144 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AJ
REAR GARDEN: 2 x Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) (T1636 & T1637) - Crown reduce 30%.
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2019/1919/P Granted
Russell Mansions 144 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AJ
Tree protection details required by condition 4 of planning permission 2015/5605/P, dated 14/04/2016 (for change of use from B1 to C3 to create a new residential dwelling)
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2016/6063/P Granted
Russell Mansions 144 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AJ
External alterations and refurbishment comprising replacement slate roof, replacement of existing single glazed timber-framed sash/casement windows on the front elevation with double glazed timber-framed sash/casement windows and repair and redecoration of front elevation brickwork, stonework and metalwork.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Apr 2016
Decision issued: Granted Subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Related applications
Cases linked to this one on the register
2 later applications on the register refer to this one:
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2019/1919/P Granted
Russell Mansions 144 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AJ
Tree protection details required by condition 4 of planning permission 2015/5605/P, dated 14/04/2016 (for change of use from B1 to C3 to create a new residential dwelling)
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2018/1869/P Granted
144 Russell Mansions Southampton Row London WC1B 5AJ
Variation of condition 3 (approved plans) and removal of condition 4 (tree protection measures) of planning permission 2015/5605/P dated 14/04/2016 (Internal and external alterations to lower ground floor commercial unit in association with proposed change of use from B1 to C3 to create a new residential dwelling) namely to alter the approved excavation and landscaping works to the rear of the site.
What this grant of permission means
Camden granted permission on 14 April 2016, 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 full applications
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.
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142 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AG
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Display of 1 x internally illuminated fascia and 1 x internally illuminated projecting signs (retrospective).
Refused -
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REAR GARDEN: 1 x Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) (T1636) - 3m crown reduction. 1 x Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) (T1637) - 3m crown reduction.
Granted Trees 3 docs -
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Granted Full applications -
148 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AG
Display of 1 x internally illuminated fascia sign and 1 x internally illuminated projecting sign to betting shop (Class A2).
Granted
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2026/3044/P Granted
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2026/4338/P Awaiting decision
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Details to discharge condition 6 (tree protection methods) of planning permission 2025/4186/P granted 13/11/2025 for 'Demolition of existing two storey outrigger and replacement with part two-storey, part single storey rear extension, loft conversion with dormer and roof light to main roof at rear, new windows to flanking wall, replacement of existing windows and installation of a gate and fence to side'.
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2026/4141/P Awaiting decision
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2026/3907/P Awaiting decision
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