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Commonwealth House 1-19 New Oxford Street London WC1A 1NQ

Granted Camden 2016/5186/P Full applications

Works: Extension Roofing Demolition Windows or glazing

Relates to 2014/4983/P

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

Proposal

Details pursuant to Condition 7 (mechanical plant technical specifications) of planning permission ref 2014/4983/P, dated 30/01/2015, for demolition and reconstruction of 7th and 8th floors, erection of a roof extension at 9th floor level and infill works to provide additional office floorspace (Class B1a) and new roof top plant. Changes of use at ground floor level from retail (A1/A3) to provide a relocated and enlarged office entrance (B1a), retail and food and drink uses (A1/A3) and flexible office and retail use (B1a/A1/A3) with associated alterations to shop fronts, replacement of all existing upper floor windows, recladding of the elevations, works to Dunns Passage and other enabling works for refurbishment of existing offices (B1A).

As published by the council, reference 2016/5186/P

Application record

Reference
2016/5186/P
Category
Full applications
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Granted
Decided
29 Nov 2016
Postcode
WC1A 1NQ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 7 applications since 2015: 7 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2016/5261/P Granted

    Commonwealth House 1-19 New Oxford Street London WC1A 1NQ

    Details pursuant to Condition 4a (windows) and 4b (shopfronts) of planning permission reference 2014/4983/P, dated 30/01/15, for demolition and reconstruction of 7th and 8th floors, erection of a roof extension at 9th floor level and infill works to provide additional office floorspace (Class B1a) and new roof top plant. Changes of use at ground floor level from retail (A1/A3) to provide a relocated and enlarged office entrance (B1a), retail and food and drink uses (A1/A3) and flexible office and retail use (B1a/A1/A3) with associated alterations to shop fronts, replacement of all existing upper floor windows, recladding of the elevations, works to Dunns Passage and other enabling works for refurbishment of existing offices (B1A).

    Decided 28 Jun 2017 Full applications
  • 2016/3859/P Granted

    Commonwealth House 1-19 New Oxford Street London WC1A 1NQ

    Details pursuant to Condition 4a (window details only with ventilation grills, external doors and gates still to be approved) of planning permission 2014/4983/P, dated 30/01/2015 for demolition and reconstruction of 7th and 8th floors, erection of a roof extension at 9th floor level and infill works to provide additional office floorspace (Class B1a) and new roof top plant. Changes of use at ground floor level from retail (A1/A3) to provide a relocated and enlarged office entrance (B1a), retail and food and drink uses (A1/A3) and flexible office and retail use (B1a/A1/A3) with associated alterations to shop fronts, replacement of all existing upper floor windows, recladding of the elevations, works to Dunns Passage and other enabling works for refurbishment of existing offices (Class B1A).

    Decided 29 Nov 2016 Full applications
  • 2016/2322/P Granted

    Commonwealth House 1-19 New Oxford Street London WC1A 1NQ

    Details of condition 4a (sections of all windows) and condition 4c (manufacturers specifications of all facing materials) of planning permission 2014/4983/P dated 30/01/2015 for demolition and reconstruction of 7th and 8th floors, erection of a roof extension at 9th floor level and infill works to provide additional office floorspace (Class B1a) and new roof top plant. Changes of use at ground floor level from retail (A1/A3) to provide a relocated and enlarged office entrance (B1a), retail and food and drink uses (A1/A3) and flexible office and retail use (B1a/A1/A3) with associated alterations to shop fronts, replacement of all existing upper floor windows, recladding of the elevations, works to Dunns Passage and other enabling works for refurbishment of existing offices (B1A).

    Decided 29 Jun 2016 Full applications
  • 2016/0122/P Granted

    Commonwealth House 1 - 19 New Oxford Street London WC1A 1NQ

    Amendments to planning permission 2014/4986/P dated 30/01/2015 for Demolition and reconstruction of 7th and 8th floors, erection of a roof extension a 9th floor level and infill works o provide additional office floorspace (Class B1a) and new roof top plant. Changes of use at ground floor level from retail (A1/A3) to provide a relocated and enlarged office entrance (B1a), retail and food and drink uses (A1/A3) and flexible office and retail use (B1a/A1/A3) with associated alterations to shop fronts, replacement of all existing upper floor windows, recladding of the elevations, works to Dunns Passage and other enabling works for refurbishment of existing offices (B1a): namely retention of existing portland stone signage band and amendments to Western Thoroughfare (including alterations to fenestration, replacement of brick slips with render, increased articulation to brickwork, removal of mezzanine floor windows, revised louvre design, amendments to flooring materials and replacement of brick wall with metal balustrade).

    Decided 29 Jun 2016 Full applications
  • 2015/4046/P Granted

    Commonwealth House 1 - 19 New Oxford Street London WC1A 1NQ

    Details of secure and covered cycle parking space as required by condition 9 of planning permission 2014/4983/P dated 30/01/2015 for extensions and change of use to Commonwealth House.

    Decided 14 Aug 2015 Full applications
  • 2014/4983/P Granted

    Commonwealth House 1 - 19 New Oxford Street London WC1A 1NQ

    Demolition and reconstruction of 7th and 8th floors, erection of a roof extension at 9th floor level and infill works to provide additional office floorspace (Class B1a) and new roof top plant. Changes of use at ground floor level from retail (A1/A3) to provide a relocated and enlarged office entrance (B1a), retail and food and drink uses (A1/A3) and flexible office and retail use (B1a/A1/A3) with associated alterations to shop fronts, replacement of all existing upper floor windows, recladding of the elevations, works to Dunns Passage and other enabling works for refurbishment of existing offices (B1A).

    Decided 30 Jan 2015 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 29 Nov 2016

    Decision issued: Granted

  2. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • 2014/4983/P Granted

    Commonwealth House 1 - 19 New Oxford Street London WC1A 1NQ

    Demolition and reconstruction of 7th and 8th floors, erection of a roof extension at 9th floor level and infill works to provide additional office floorspace (Class B1a) and new roof top plant. Changes of use at ground floor level from retail (A1/A3) to provide a relocated and enlarged office entrance (B1a), retail and food and drink uses (A1/A3) and flexible office and retail use (B1a/A1/A3) with associated alterations to shop fronts, replacement of all existing upper floor windows, recladding of the elevations, works to Dunns Passage and other enabling works for refurbishment of existing offices (B1A).

    Decided 30 Jan 2015 Full applications

What this grant of permission means

Camden granted permission on 29 November 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.

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 500 metres

  • Commonwealth House 1 - 19 New Oxford Street London WC1A 1NQ

    2015/4046/P 0m away

    Details of secure and covered cycle parking space as required by condition 9 of planning permission 2014/4983/P dated 30/01/2015 for extensions and change of use to Commonwealth House.

    Granted Full applications Extension
  • Commonwealth House 1-19 New Oxford Street London WC1A 1NU

    2015/2540/A 0m away

    Temporary display of a non-illuminated shroud and 3 x advertisements to High Holborn, New Oxford Street and apex elevations from 15/06/2015 till 15/06/2017.

    Granted
  • Commonwealth House 1-19 New Oxford Street London WC1A 1NQ

    2016/5261/P 0m away

    Details pursuant to Condition 4a (windows) and 4b (shopfronts) of planning permission reference 2014/4983/P, dated 30/01/15, for demolition and reconstruction of 7th and 8th floors, erection of a roof extension at 9th floor level and infill works to provide additional office floorspace (Class B1a) and new roof top plant. Changes of use at ground floor level from retail (A1/A3) to provide a relocated and enlarged office entrance (B1a), retail and food and drink uses (A1/A3) and flexible office and retail use (B1a/A1/A3) with associated alterations to shop fronts, replacement of all existing upper floor windows, recladding of the elevations, works to Dunns Passage and other enabling works for refurbishment of existing offices (B1A).

    Granted Full applications Extension Roofing +2
  • Commonwealth House 1-19 New Oxford Street London WC1A 1NQ

    2016/3859/P 0m away

    Details pursuant to Condition 4a (window details only with ventilation grills, external doors and gates still to be approved) of planning permission 2014/4983/P, dated 30/01/2015 for demolition and reconstruction of 7th and 8th floors, erection of a roof extension at 9th floor level and infill works to provide additional office floorspace (Class B1a) and new roof top plant. Changes of use at ground floor level from retail (A1/A3) to provide a relocated and enlarged office entrance (B1a), retail and food and drink uses (A1/A3) and flexible office and retail use (B1a/A1/A3) with associated alterations to shop fronts, replacement of all existing upper floor windows, recladding of the elevations, works to Dunns Passage and other enabling works for refurbishment of existing offices (Class B1A).

    Granted Full applications Extension Roofing +2
  • Commonwealth House 1 - 19 New Oxford Street London WC1A 1NQ

    2014/4983/P 0m away

    Demolition and reconstruction of 7th and 8th floors, erection of a roof extension at 9th floor level and infill works to provide additional office floorspace (Class B1a) and new roof top plant. Changes of use at ground floor level from retail (A1/A3) to provide a relocated and enlarged office entrance (B1a), retail and food and drink uses (A1/A3) and flexible office and retail use (B1a/A1/A3) with associated alterations to shop fronts, replacement of all existing upper floor windows, recladding of the elevations, works to Dunns Passage and other enabling works for refurbishment of existing offices (B1A).

    Granted Full applications Extension Roofing +2
  • Commonwealth House 1-19 New Oxford Street London WC1A 1NQ

    2016/2322/P 0m away

    Details of condition 4a (sections of all windows) and condition 4c (manufacturers specifications of all facing materials) of planning permission 2014/4983/P dated 30/01/2015 for demolition and reconstruction of 7th and 8th floors, erection of a roof extension at 9th floor level and infill works to provide additional office floorspace (Class B1a) and new roof top plant. Changes of use at ground floor level from retail (A1/A3) to provide a relocated and enlarged office entrance (B1a), retail and food and drink uses (A1/A3) and flexible office and retail use (B1a/A1/A3) with associated alterations to shop fronts, replacement of all existing upper floor windows, recladding of the elevations, works to Dunns Passage and other enabling works for refurbishment of existing offices (B1A).

    Granted Full applications Extension Roofing +2

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