Brownlow House 50-51 High Holborn London WC1V 6EP

This site has had 2 applications since 2017: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 2017/2404/A Granted

  Brownlow House 50-51 High Holborn LONDON WC1V 6EP

  (RETROSPECTIVE) Display of 1 x non-illuminated fascia sign, and; 1 x externally illuminated projecting sign to Brownlow Street Elevation, and; Display of 1 x internally illuminated hanging sign and 1 x non illuminated hanging sign and 1 x externally illuminated projecting sign to High Holborn elevation.

  Decided 4 Aug 2017

1. 8 Mar 2017

   Decision issued: Granted

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Camden granted permission on 8 March 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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• 46-48 Bedford Row London WC1V 6RL

  2011/6036/L 50 yards away

  Renewal of listed building consent granted on 25/11/2008 (ref: 2008/4964/L) for the demolition of rear additions and internal and external alterations in connection with conversion and restoration of 46-48 Bedford Row

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition

• Brownlow House, High Holborn House and Caroline House 50-57 High Holborn London WC1V

  2014/2980/P 50 yards away

  Replacement of shop fronts facing High Holborn, Brownlow Street and Hand Court.

  Granted Full applications

• Land Bounded by 50-57 High Holborn, (including Brownlow House High Holborn House & Caroline House) 18-25 Hand Court , 45-51 Bedford Row & Brownlow Street, London WC1V 6RL

  2012/3541/P 50 yards away

  Renewal of planning permission granted on 07/07/2009 (ref: 2009/0675/P) for the mixed use redevelopment of the site involving the demolition of Caroline House, 18-22 Hand Court and parts of High Holborn House, retention of façade and rebuild of part of High Holborn House facing High Holborn and the façade of 23 Hand Court and rear of High Holborn House (49-51 Bedford Row), Brownlow House and 45-48 Bedford Row. The erection of a new eight storey (plus two level basement and roof plant floor) building to accommodate A1 (Retail) floorspace and flexible A3/A4 (Restaurant/Drinking Establishment) at ground floor level together with new B1 (Office) space. Conversion of 46-48 Bedford Row to create 3x single family dwellings, change of use and extension of existing B1 (office) space to form 15x residential units within, 45 Bedford Row and 49-51 Bedford Row; conversion and extension of Brownlow House to provide 10x residential units (affordable housing); Redevelopment of 23 Hand Court to provide 22 student units in place of 6x existing residential units; new servicing access from Brownlow Street, and various public realm works to Brownlow Street, Bedford Row and Hand Court.

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension Demolition

• Land Bounded by 50-57 High Holborn, (including Brownlow House High Holborn House & Caroline House) 18-25 Hand Court , 45-51 Bedford Row & Brownlow Street, London WC1V 6RL

  2012/3542/C 50 yards away

  Renewal of Conservation Area Consent granted on 07/07/2009 (ref: 2009/0677/C) to involve the demolition of 18,19-22 Hand Court, Caroline House and parts of High Holborn House and demolition behind retained façade of 23 Hand Court.

  Withdrawn Demolition

• Land Bounded by 50-57 High Holborn, (including Brownlow House High Holborn House & Caroline House) 18-25 Hand Court , 45-51 Bedford Row & Brownlow Street, London WC1V 6RL

  2011/6030/P 50 yards away

  Renewal of planning permission granted on 07/07/2009 (ref: 2009/0675/P) for the mixed use redevelopment of the site involving the demolition of Caroline House, 18-22 Hand Court and parts of High Holborn House, retention of façade and rebuild of part of High Holborn House facing High Holborn and the façade of 23 Hand Court and rear of High Holborn House (49-51 Bedford Row), Brownlow House and 45-48 Bedford Row. The erection of a new eight storey (plus two level basement and roof plant floor) building to accommodate A1 (Retail) floorspace and flexible A3/A4 (Restaurant/Drinking Establishment) at ground floor level together with new B1 (Office) space. Conversion of 46-48 Bedford Row to create 3x single family dwellings, change of use and extension of existing B1 (office) space to form 15x residential units within, 45 Bedford Row and 49-51 Bedford Row; conversion and extension of Brownlow House to provide 10x residential units (affordable housing); Redevelopment of 23 Hand Court to provide 22 student units in place of 6x existing residential units; new servicing access from Brownlow Street, and various public realm works to Brownlow Street, Bedford Row and Hand Court.

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension Demolition

• Ground Floor Suite High Holborn House 50-51 High Holborn London WC1V 6EP

  2015/3212/P 50 yards away

  Change of use of part of the ground floor to a flexible use as B1 (a) office use or Class A1 for a temporary period of ten years.

  Granted Full applications

• 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