Planning application
16-18 Chenies Street London WC1E 7PA
Works: Extension Demolition
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 2015/5984/L
Application record
- Reference
- 2015/5984/L
- Category
- Heritage and listed buildings
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Granted Subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement
- Decided
- 14 Aug 2018
- Postcode
- WC1E 7PA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Aug 2018
Decision issued: Granted Subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement
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22 Jul 2026
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What this grant of permission means
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.
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.
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The Drill Hall 16 Chenies Street London WC1E 7EX
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.
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Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) 16-18 Chenies Street London WC1E 7PA
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 300 seat Richard Attenborough Theatre, new refectory, bar and kitchen, library, exhibition space, ancillary offices, 60 bed student accommodation and custodian's flat.
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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.
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