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Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square London WC1B 5BE

Granted Camden 2016/4981/L Heritage and listed buildings

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

Proposal

Installation of keg lift to existing external stair to north-west corner between Russell Square (south-west) and Bernard Street North-west) and additional roof plant adjacent to palm court above kitchen roof within the central area of the hotel. Various internal alterations to the lower ground and ground floor of the Hotel including refurbishment of guestrooms, lifts and reception area .

As published by the council, reference 2016/4981/L

Application record

Reference
2016/4981/L
Category
Heritage and listed buildings
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Granted
Decided
20 Feb 2017
Postcode
WC1B 5BE

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 32 applications since 2015: 32 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2018/0040/L Granted

    Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BE

    Installation of a commemorative plaque on the ground floor wall of the front elevation.

    Decided 2 May 2018 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2017/6367/L Granted

    Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BE

    Ground floor interior amendments to the Palm Court and Garden Courtyard including replacement raised floor and steps to sunken central area, platform lift and new entrance door from lobby to Garden Courtyard.

    Decided 14 Mar 2018 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2017/6718/P Granted

    Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BE

    Variation of condition 2 (drawings) for to canopy support ref: 2017/3323/P for entrance canopy, namely to have steel columns instead of fixing into terracotta to support the canopy and increase in width and depth of canopy.

    Decided 12 Jan 2018 Full applications
  • 2017/6741/L Granted

    Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BE

    Erection of canopy at restaurant entrance on Guildford Street

    Decided 12 Jan 2018 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2017/6445/L Granted

    Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BE

    Details of new gate and alterations to existing railings pursuant to condition 3 (a) of listed building consent 2016/4981/L dated 19/12/2016 for the Installation of keg lift and additional roof plant and various internal alterations.

    Decided 5 Dec 2017 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2017/5165/L Granted

    Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BE

    Details of joinery details (Including doors) with typical moulding and architrave pursuant to condition 3 (b) of listed building consent 2016/4981/L dated 19/12/2016 for (Installation of keg lift and additional roof plant and various internal alterations.

    Decided 28 Sep 2017 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2017/3330/L Granted

    Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BE

    Erection of canopy at restaurant entrance on Guilford Street.

    Decided 1 Aug 2017 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2017/3323/P Granted

    Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BE

    Erection of canopy at restaurant entrance on Guilford Street.

    Decided 1 Aug 2017 Full applications
  • 2017/2261/P Granted

    Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BE

    Details of repair exterior columns pursuant to the discharge of condition 8 attached to 2015/1673/P dated 14/04/2016 for the internal and external alterations to building fenestration, roof plant and internal courtyard.

    Decided 30 May 2017 Full applications
  • 2017/2263/L Granted

    Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BE

    Details of repair exterior columns pursuant to the discharge of condition 6 attached to 2015/2013/L dated 14/04/2016 for the internal and external alterations to building fenestration, roof plant and internal courtyard.

    Decided 30 May 2017 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 20 Feb 2017

    Decision issued: Granted

  2. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

2 later applications on the register refer to this one:

  • 2017/6445/L Granted

    Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BE

    Details of new gate and alterations to existing railings pursuant to condition 3 (a) of listed building consent 2016/4981/L dated 19/12/2016 for the Installation of keg lift and additional roof plant and various internal alterations.

    Decided 5 Dec 2017 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2017/5165/L Granted

    Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BE

    Details of joinery details (Including doors) with typical moulding and architrave pursuant to condition 3 (b) of listed building consent 2016/4981/L dated 19/12/2016 for (Installation of keg lift and additional roof plant and various internal alterations.

    Decided 28 Sep 2017 Heritage and listed buildings

What this grant of permission means

Camden granted permission on 20 February 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 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.

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BE

    2017/1507/L 0m away

    Approval of details required by condition 3: Method statement for wall and bricks under permission ref: 2016/2182/L for Internal alterations, installation of replacement lift shaft and installation of roof top plant, dated 7/6/16.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings

  • Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square London WC1B 5BE

    2016/4951/P 0m away

    Installation of keg lift to existing external stair to north-west corner between Russell Square (south-west) and Bernard Street (North-west) and additional roof plant adjacent to palm court above kitchen roof within the central area of the hotel.

    Granted Full applications

  • Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BE

    2016/4644/L 0m away

    Approval of details of condition 4d (Details of any works of alteration or upgrading not included on the approved drawings which are required to satisfy Building Regulations or Fire Certification) of planning permission 2015/2013/L dated 14/04/2016 for; Internal and external alterations to building fenestration, roof plant and internal courtyard.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

  • Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square London WC1B 5BE

    2015/0052/L 0m away

    Internal alterations and refurbishment.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings

  • Hotel Russell 1-8 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BE

    2017/1497/L 0m away

    Approval of details required by condition 3: Method statement for wall and bricks under permission ref: 2015/1344/L for Internal alterations including the installation of a replacement lift shaft dated 1/6/15.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings

  • Hotel Russell 1 Russell Square London WC1B 5BE

    2014/7634/L 0m away

    Development affecting a Grade II* Listed Building comprising hard refurbishment of a two existing bedrooms to create two 'model' bedrooms.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings

In Camden

  • 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