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Belsize Fire Station 36 Lancaster Grove London NW3 4PB

Granted Camden 2016/0745/P Full applications

Works: Extension Loft or dormer Small domestic

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

Proposal

Part change of use of former fire station (Sui Generis) to provide 11 self-contained residential units (Class C3) including replacement single storey side extension to east elevation and erection of two single storey side extensions to west elevation and insertion of roof dormers, with associated external alterations, landscaping and parking.

As published by the council, reference 2016/0745/P

Application record

Reference
2016/0745/P
Category
Full applications
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Granted
Decided
4 Jul 2017
Postcode
NW3 4PB

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 3 applications since 2011: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2016/1128/L Granted

    Belsize Fire Station 36 Lancaster Grove London NW3 4PB

    Demolition of existing side extension and replacement with single storey side extension to east elevation and erection of two single storey side extensions to west elevation and insertion of roof dormers, with associated external alterations, landscaping and parking associated with planning application for the change of use of former fire station (Sui Generis) to provide 11 self-contained residential units (Class C3) (Ref no. 2016/0745/P).

    Decided 4 Jul 2017 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2011/0160/L Granted

    Belsize Fire Station 36 Lancaster Grove London NW3 4PB

    Creation of doorway in existing partition and erection of new partition to divide existing shower at first floor level.

    Decided 17 Mar 2011 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 4 Jul 2017

    Decision issued: Granted

  2. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

9 later applications on the register refer to this one:

  • 2020/0258/P Withdrawn

    Former Belsize Fire Station 36 Lancaster Grove London NW3 4PB

    Application under Section 106A to modify a legal agreement and amend clause 4.1 of the S106 (requiring provision of two affordable housing units) in relation to planning permissions refs 2016/0745/P and 2016/5813/P dated 28/06/2017 (for the overall change of use of former fire station to provide 18 self-contained residential units (Class C3) plus various extensions and alterations)

    Decided 4 Nov 2020 Full applications
  • 2020/0329/P Granted

    36 Lancaster Grove London NW3 4PB

    Details required by conditions 8 (water use) and 10 (SUDS implementation) of planning permission dated 23/09/2019 ref 2019/0106/P (for Variation of condition 3 of planning permission dated 28/06/2017 ref 2016/0745/P for Part change of use of former fire station to provide 11 self-contained residential units including replacement single storey side extension to east elevation and erection of two single storey side extensions to west elevation and insertion of roof dormers, with associated external alterations, landscaping and parking)

    Decided 17 Feb 2020 Full applications
  • 2019/5030/P Granted

    Former Belsize Fire Station 36 Lancaster Grove London NW3 4PB

    Installation of conservation rooflight on roofslope facing internal courtyard, as an amendment to planning permission ref 2019/0106/P dated 23/09/2019 (for Variation of condition 3 of planning permission dated 28/06/2017 ref 2016/0745/P for Part change of use of former fire station to provide 11 self-contained residential units including replacement single storey side extension to east elevation and erection of two single storey side extensions to west elevation and insertion of roof dormers, with associated external alterations, landscaping and parking).

    Decided 27 Jan 2020 Full applications
  • 2019/2657/L Withdrawn

    36 Lancaster Grove London NW3 4PB

    Details of billiard room door required by condition 14(b) of listed building consent 2016/1128/L dated 28/07/2017 for Demolition of existing side extension and replacement with single storey side extension to east elevation and erection of two single storey side extensions to west elevation and insertion of roof dormers, with associated external alterations, landscaping and parking associated with planning application for the change of use of former fire station (Sui Generis) to provide 11 self-contained residential units (Class C3) (Ref no. 2016/0745/P).

    Submitted 22 May 2019 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2019/0106/P Granted

    36 Lancaster Grove London NW3 4PB

    Variation of condition 3 (development in accordance with approved plans) of planning permission dated 28/06/2017 ref 2016/0745/P (for Part change of use of former fire station to provide 11 self-contained residential units including replacement single storey side extension to east elevation and erection of two single storey side extensions to west elevation and insertion of roof dormers, with associated external alterations, landscaping and parking), namely to redesign approved eastern side extension and incorporate a new lightwell and lowered floor level.

    Decided 23 Sep 2019 Amendments
  • 2019/0031/P Granted

    36 Lancaster Grove London NW3 4PB

    Amendment of planning permission dated 04/07/2017 ref 2016/0745/P (for Part change of use of former fire station to provide 11 self-contained residential units including replacement single storey side extension to east elevation and erection of two single storey side extensions to west elevation and insertion of roof dormers, with associated external alterations, landscaping and parking), namely to allow various minor internal and external alterations to all flats.

    Decided 1 Jul 2019 Amendments
  • 2018/1527/P Granted

    Former Belsize Fire Station 36 Lancaster Grove London NW3 4PB

    Details required by conditions 4 (tree protection), 5 (cycle storage), 6 (bat survey), 7 (lighting strategy), 9 (sustainable urban drainage system), 11 (bird and bat boxes), 12 & 13 (drainage strategy) of planning permission dated 28/06/2017 ref 2016/0745/P (for Part change of use of former fire station to provide 11 self-contained residential units including replacement single storey side extension to east elevation and erection of two single storey side extensions to west elevation and insertion of roof dormers, with associated external alterations, landscaping and parking).

    Decided 26 Feb 2019 Full applications
  • 2016/1128/L Granted

    Belsize Fire Station 36 Lancaster Grove London NW3 4PB

    Demolition of existing side extension and replacement with single storey side extension to east elevation and erection of two single storey side extensions to west elevation and insertion of roof dormers, with associated external alterations, landscaping and parking associated with planning application for the change of use of former fire station (Sui Generis) to provide 11 self-contained residential units (Class C3) (Ref no. 2016/0745/P).

    Decided 4 Jul 2017 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2021/1103/P Awaiting decision

    Former Belsize Fire Station 36 Lancaster Grove London NW3 4PB

    Application under Section 106A to modify a legal agreement and amend clause 4.1 of the S106 to incorporate a private management agreement in relation to planning permissions refs 2016/0745/P and 2016/5813/P dated 28/06/2017 (for the overall change of use of former fire station to provide 18 self-contained residential units (Class C3) plus various extensions and alterations)

    Full applications

What this grant of permission means

Camden granted permission on 4 July 2017, 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.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • Belsize Park Firehouse, Flat 5 36 Lancaster Grove London NW3 4PB

    2026/3206/P Submitted 7 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    92% historically approved · decision due ~5 Nov

    Alterations to landscaping, including the replacement of timber garden shed with new, relocated brick enclosure, stepped garden levels and water feature.

    Awaiting decision Full applications 16 docs
    Small domestic

  • Belsize Park Firehouse, Flat 5 36 Lancaster Grove London NW3 4PB

    2026/3826/L Submitted 7 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    96% historically approved · decision due ~5 Nov

    External alterations to landscaping, including the replacement of timber garden shed with new, relocated brick enclosure, stepped garden levels and water feature.

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 2 docs
    Small domestic

  • 36 Lancaster Grove London NW3 4PB

    2020/2973/T 50 yards away

    RERA GARDEN: 2 x Apple Trees (G1) - Reduce crown by 3m on all aspects. 1 x Plum Tree (G1) - Reduce crown by 3m on all aspects.

    Granted Trees

  • Belsize Park Firehouse, Flat 5 36 Lancaster Grove London NW3 4PB

    2026/0396/P Submitted 30 Jan 2026 50 yards away

    Lowering of two bedrooms and replacement of two windows with a glazed arched doorway onto a sunken terrace

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 10 docs

  • Belsize Park Firehouse 36 Lancaster Grove London NW3 4PB

    2026/0200/L Submitted 19 Jan 2026 50 yards away

    Removal and replacement of internal iron spiral staircase.

    Refused Heritage and listed buildings 24 docs

  • Belsize Fire Station 36 Lancaster Grove London NW3 4PB

    2011/0160/L 50 yards away

    Creation of doorway in existing partition and erection of new partition to divide existing shower at first floor level.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings

In Camden

  • 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