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

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

• 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
• 2016/5186/P Granted

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

  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).

  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

1. 28 Jun 2017

   Decision issued: Granted

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• 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

Camden granted permission on 28 June 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.

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

  2015/4046/P 50 yards 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 50 yards 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

  2016/3859/P 50 yards 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 50 yards 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

  2016/5186/P 50 yards away

  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).

  Granted Full applications Extension Roofing +2

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

  2016/2322/P 50 yards 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

• 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