Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) 16-18 Chenies Street London WC1E 7PA

This site has had 3 applications since 2018: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• 2018/6045/P Granted

  Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) 16-18 Chenies Street London WC1E 7PA

  Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) and condition 4 (green roof details) of planning permission 2015/5759/P dated 14/08/2018 for the 'demolition of part of rear of 16 and 18 Chenies Street; alterations, extensions (including at basement level) and general refurbishment to 16-18 Chenies Street to create Richard Attenborough Theatre, new refectory, bar and kitchen, library, exhibition space, ancillary offices and student accommodation'; namely, reduction in the number of theatre seats, reduction in student rooms, relocation of green roof, creation of basement extensions, access ramp and associated internal and external alterations.

  Decided 25 Jun 2019 Amendments
• 2018/6047/L Granted

  Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) 16-18 Chenies Street London WC1E 7PA

  Part demolition of stage block to Drill Hall. Erection of rear extensions, alterations and general refurbishment to 16 Chenies Street to create 268 seat Richard Attenborough Theatre and library including new mezzanine floor and basement excavation and new access ramp.

  Decided 25 Jun 2019 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 14 Aug 2018

   Decision issued: Granted Subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• 2018/6045/P Granted

  Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) 16-18 Chenies Street London WC1E 7PA

  Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) and condition 4 (green roof details) of planning permission 2015/5759/P dated 14/08/2018 for the 'demolition of part of rear of 16 and 18 Chenies Street; alterations, extensions (including at basement level) and general refurbishment to 16-18 Chenies Street to create Richard Attenborough Theatre, new refectory, bar and kitchen, library, exhibition space, ancillary offices and student accommodation'; namely, reduction in the number of theatre seats, reduction in student rooms, relocation of green roof, creation of basement extensions, access ramp and associated internal and external alterations.

  Decided 25 Jun 2019 Amendments

Camden granted permission on 14 August 2018, 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.

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• The Drill Hall 16 Chenies Street London WC1E 7EX

  2025/2517/L 50 yards away

  Details pursuant to Condition 4 (Windows Condition Survey) of listed building consent 2025/1027/L granted 22/05/2025 for 'internal alterations' including replacement of rear elevation timber joinery.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

• 16-18 Chenies Street London WC1E 7PA

  2015/5984/L 50 yards away

  Part demolition of stage block to Drill Hall. Erection of rear extensions, alterations and general refurbishment to 16 Chenies Street to create 300 seat Richard Attenborough Theatre and library including new mezzanine floor and basement excavation.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition

• The Drill Hall 16 Chenies Street London WC1E 7EX

  2025/1027/L 50 yards away

  Internal alterations to the planform with new openings through masonry walls and added partitioning at GF, replacement of rear elevation timber joinery, and new internal fire doors.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) 16-18 Chenies Street London WC1E 7PA

  2018/6045/P Submitted 10 Dec 2018 50 yards away

  Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) and condition 4 (green roof details) of planning permission 2015/5759/P dated 14/08/2018 for the 'demolition of part of rear of 16 and 18 Chenies Street; alterations, extensions (including at basement level) and general refurbishment to 16-18 Chenies Street to create Richard Attenborough Theatre, new refectory, bar and kitchen, library, exhibition space, ancillary offices and student accommodation'; namely, reduction in the number of theatre seats, reduction in student rooms, relocation of green roof, creation of basement extensions, access ramp and associated internal and external alterations.

  Granted Amendments Extension Demolition 39 docs

• Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) 16-18 Chenies Street London WC1E 7PA

  2018/6047/L Submitted 10 Dec 2018 50 yards away

  Part demolition of stage block to Drill Hall. Erection of rear extensions, alterations and general refurbishment to 16 Chenies Street to create 268 seat Richard Attenborough Theatre and library including new mezzanine floor and basement excavation and new access ramp.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition 4 docs

• Whittington House 19 - 30 Alfred Place London WC1E 7EA

  2012/5108/P 50 yards away

  Change of use of ground floor from wholesale furniture shop (Sui Generis) to offices (Class B1a).

  Withdrawn Full applications

• 2026/0990/P Refused

  1 Bleeding Heart Yard & 19 Greville Street London EC1N 8SJ

  Change of use from office space and restaurant use (Class E) and members club (Sui Generis) to affordable workspace and restaurant use (Class E) and 1 x residential unit on the third and fourth floors (Class C3). Erection of a two-storey roof extension across 19 Greville Street and 1 Bleeding Heart Yard, including alterations at second-floor level to the interior courtyard elevation, ground-floor fenestration changes, and a roof terrace for the associated residential unit.

  Received 26 Mar, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 2026/3044/P Granted

  London Irish Centre 50-52 Camden Square London NW1 9XB

  Details to discharge Condition 25 Part A (Air Quality Monitoring) of planning permission ref. 2020/1481/P dated 17/05/24 for 'Redevelopment of site to provide new and reconfigured community centre and ancillary residential accommodation (Class D1/ D2) involving alterations to retained buildings at No's. 50, 51 and 52 Camden Square including replacement of two storey 'link' building; demolition of Murray Street and Murray Mews buildings and replacement with part-three / part-four storey building (plus basement level) with second and third floor terraces and new entrance; associated landscaping and cycle parking'.

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 2026/4338/P Awaiting decision

  32 Willoughby Road London NW3 1RU

  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'.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 2026/4141/P Awaiting decision

  24 Endell Street London WC2H 9HQ

  Relocation of three air conditioning condenser units to first floor roof, construction of an acoustic enclosure and other associated works.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 2026/3907/P Awaiting decision

  Flat 1 16 Lyndhurst Road London NW3 5NL

  External renovations to the front of the property, including works to the entry porch, steps, replacment front door, installation of metal railings to boundary wall and paving to front garden and erection of a glass roof to the side passage to create a bike shelter.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications