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Mecure Hotel 130-134 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AF

Refused Camden 2016/4188/P Full applications

Works: Extension

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

Erection of roof extensions and conversion (8th floor level), 3 storey rear extension to the existing rear wing (5th to 7th floor levels) and 8 storey side/rear extension (from 1st to 8th floors) with 5 storey rear projection (from 1st to 5th floors) to provide improved internal layout, additional bedrooms and enclosed fire escape stair to existing hotel (Class C1).

As published by the council, reference 2016/4188/P

Application record

Reference
2016/4188/P
Category
Full applications
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Refused
Decided
10 Apr 2017
Postcode
WC1B 5AF

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 4 applications since 2017: 3 approved, 1 refused.

  • 2023/0493/P Granted

    Mecure Hotel 130-134 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AF

    Details of air quality monitors required by condition 10 of planning permission 2018/3876/P dated 28/02/2020 (for alterations and extensions to the existing building in association with the creation of 18 additional bedrooms to the existing hotel.)

    Decided 26 Jul 2023 Full applications
  • 2018/3876/P Granted

    Mecure Hotel 130 - 134 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AF

    Alterations and extensions to the existing building comprising a 7 storey side extension (from 1st to 7th floor levels) with a 5 storey rear extension (from 1st to 5th floor levels); erection of a roof extension and alterations to provide an additional storey; erection of 6 storey rear infill extension (from 1st to 6th floor levels); and two storey rear extension (5th and 6th floor levels) and two storey rear extension (5th and 6th floor levels) all in association with the creation of 18 additional bedrooms to the existing hotel.

    Decided 28 Feb 2020 Full applications
  • 2016/6783/P Granted

    Mecure Hotel 130-134 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AF

    Development works have commenced on site in relation to planning permission ref: 2014/4209/P (Erection of five storey rear extensions within lightwell and relocation of 46 x existing air conditioning units to the rear elevation of the proposed extension to hotel) works include: the installation of steel supporting beams to provide a supporting structure for the extension to the hotel (Certificate of Existing Lawful Development).

    Decided 2 Feb 2017 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 10 Apr 2017

    Decision issued: Refused

  2. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What this refusal means

Camden refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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

  • Mecure Hotel 130-134 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AF

    2016/6783/P 50 yards away

    Development works have commenced on site in relation to planning permission ref: 2014/4209/P (Erection of five storey rear extensions within lightwell and relocation of 46 x existing air conditioning units to the rear elevation of the proposed extension to hotel) works include: the installation of steel supporting beams to provide a supporting structure for the extension to the hotel (Certificate of Existing Lawful Development).

    Granted Full applications Extension

  • 130 - 132 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AG

    2010/2328/P 50 yards away

    Enlargement of 2 ground floor windows at front elevation of hotel.

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing

  • 130-134 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AF

    2014/0673/P 50 yards away

    Erection of an infill enclosure over existing lightwell, with installation of 7 rooflights at ground floor level.

    Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer

  • Waverley House Hotel 130-132 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AG

    2011/4011/P 50 yards away

    Erection of a 7 storey side extension and 5 storey rear extension to provide enclosed fire escape stair and additional sitting rooms to guestrooms of existing hotel (Class C1)

    Granted Full applications Extension

  • Mecure Hotel 130 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AF

    2014/4209/P 50 yards away

    Erection of five storey rear extensions within lightwell and relocation of 46 x existing air conditioning units to the rear elevation of the proposed extension to hotel (Class C1).

    Granted Full applications Extension

  • Waverley House Hotel 130-132 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AG

    2010/0226/P 50 yards away

    Removal of existing portico canopy to main entrance and replace with a lightweight stainless steel and glass canopy to gether with the provision of a similar lightweight canopy above the brasserie entrance.

    Withdrawn Full applications

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