42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

This site has had 18 applications since 2012: 13 approved, 5 refused.

• 2020/2209/L Granted

  42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

  Minor alterations to the West facing facade of the courtyard for 42 Bedford Square including reverting an existing sash window back into a door and changing two multiple paned fixed windows into opening windows with fixed panes beneath. There are also minor alterations to the link facade to divide up the louvres above the windows to align with the windows.

  Decided 13 Aug 2020 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2020/1731/P Granted

  42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

  Minor alterations to the West facing facade of the courtyard for 42 Bedford Square including reverting an existing sash window back into a door and changing two multiply paned fixed windows into opening windows with fixed panes beneath. there are also minor alterations to the link fa?ade to divide up the louvres above the windows to align with the windows..

  Decided 2 Jun 2020 Full applications
• 2019/5985/L Granted

  42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

  Discharge of Part Condition 5) Details of all new doors (Ref: 2017/6975/L) for Internal alterations, reinstatement and repairs at lower ground, ground, first, second and third floor levels to No. 42 Bedford Square.

  Decided 12 Mar 2020 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2017/6975/L Granted

  42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

  Internal alterations, reinstatement and repairs at lower ground, ground, first, second and third floor levels to No. 42 Bedford Square.

  Decided 22 Nov 2018 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2016/5022/L Granted

  42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

  Clearance of condition 4 (2016/3162/L), details of secondary stair from second to third floor

  Decided 25 Oct 2016 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2015/6154/L Granted

  42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

  Discharge of condition 4a (drawings or samples of new railings including finishes, materials and fixing method), 4b (sections including jambs, cills, heads and glazing bar patterns for all new doors and windows) and 4c (materials of front stone steps and main stone staircase) granted under reference 2014/4634/L dated 02/09/14 for works associated with conversion of existing building containing 6 self-contained dwellings (1 x 1 bed flat, 4 x 2 bed flats and 1 x 4 bed maisonette) for use as single family dwellinghouse (Class C3), including erection of two storey infill extension at lower ground floor level to existing link between primary and mews buildings, erection of new flat roof to enclose existing third floor terrace including lift overrun, installation of balustrade around lantern at roof level, removal of existing roof lights and vents, installation of hatch to roof, installation of 3 x air condensers to middle of existing roof, alterations to external steps, alterations to fenestration, installation of two internal lifts, and various internal works to replace and refurbish ceilings, partitions and mouldings to dwelling house.

  Decided 7 Jun 2016 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2015/4222/L Refused

  42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

  Alteration to the design of the secondary staircase from 2nd to 3rd floor and re-configuring the layout at 2nd floor.

  Decided 21 Mar 2016 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2015/6935/L Refused

  42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

  Erection of a glass and metal arbour structure with planting in rear courtyard, and associated replacement of basement level window with door

  Decided 18 Mar 2016 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2015/6464/P Refused

  42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

  Erection of a glass and metal arbour structure with planting in rear courtyard, and associated replacement of basement level window with door

  Decided 18 Mar 2016 Full applications
• 2016/0867/P Granted

  42 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP

  Details of cycle storage to discharge condition 6 of planning application 2014/4633/P dated 10/02/2015 for: 'Conversion of existing building containing 6 self-contained for use as single family dwellinghouse (Class C3) and associated alterations

  Decided 4 Mar 2016 Full applications

1. 23 Aug 2016

   Decision issued: Granted

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• 2016/5022/L Granted

  42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

  Clearance of condition 4 (2016/3162/L), details of secondary stair from second to third floor

  Decided 25 Oct 2016 Heritage and listed buildings

Camden granted permission on 23 August 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.

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• 42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3HX

  2021/1804/L 0m away

  External roof plant re-configuration, replacement of plant and routing services on the roof, proposed combined door entry & CCTV to Main House front entrances and proposed lowering of satellite dish.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• 42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

  2016/5022/L 0m away

  Clearance of condition 4 (2016/3162/L), details of secondary stair from second to third floor

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• 42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3HX

  2021/1440/P 0m away

  External roof plant re-configuration, replacement of plant and routing services on the roof, proposed combined door entry & CCTV to Main House front entrances and proposed lowering of satellite dish.

  Granted Full applications

• 42, 42A Bedford Square & 13 Bedford Avenue London WC1B

  2014/4633/P 0m away

  Conversion of existing building containing 6 self-contained dwellings (1 x 1 bed flat, 4 x 2 bed flats and 1 x 4 bed maisonette) for use as single family dwellinghouse (Class C3), erection of two storey infill extension at lower ground floor level to existing link between primary and mews buildings, erection of new flat roof to enclose existing third floor terrace including lift overrun, installation of balustrade around lantern at roof level, removal of existing roof lights and vents, installation of hatch to roof, installation of 3 x air condensers to middle of existing roof, alterations to external steps and alterations to fenestration.

  Refused Full applications New dwelling Extension +3
  Domestic

• 42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

  2013/6444/P 0m away

  Erection of a two storey extension to the existing link structure, installation of a new dormer, balustrade and 3 condenser units to roof, installation of two internal lifts, creation of two plant rooms, and alterations to fenestration of dwelling house (Class C3).

  Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1
  Domestic

• 42 BEDFORD SQUARE LONDON WC1B 3DP

  2012/1779/P 0m away

  Details of proposed cycle storage area for 6 cycles (condition 4); details of the location, design and method of waste storage and removal (including recycled materials) (condition 5) in relation to planning permission dated 16/10/2008 (ref. 2006/5534/P) for change of use and works of conversion to facilitate change of use from office to residential.

  Granted Full applications

• 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

  Replacement of concrete roof tiles with slate roof tiles (Retrospective)

  28 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings