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60 - 70 Shorts Gardens & 14 - 16 Betterton Street London WC2H

Granted Camden 2017/2204/P Full applications

Works: Extension

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

Proposal

The refurbishment, extension and alteration of 60-70 Short Gardens and 14-16 Betterton Street to provide a two storey roof extension to both properties and introduce new mezzanine areas and bring the vacant basement back into use within Shorts Gardens, in order to provide a mix of B1/A1/A3/A4/D1/D2/C3 uses, with associated refuse provision, cycle storage and plant and a substation on the ground floor of Shorts Gardens.

As published by the council, reference 2017/2204/P

Application record

Reference
2017/2204/P
Category
Full applications
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Granted As published: Granted Subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement
Decided
7 Nov 2018

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 7 Nov 2018

    Decision issued: Granted Subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement

  2. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

11 later applications on the register refer to this one:

  • 2024/4432/P Granted

    60-70 Shorts Gardens London WC2H 9AH

    Amendments to planning permission 2019/3501/P dated 13/01/2020 for variation of condition 3 (approved plans) of planning permission 2017/2204/P dated 07/11/2018 for redevelopment including refurbishment and extensions to provide a mix of B1/A1/A3/A4/D1/D2/C3 uses, namely to alter internal layouts, external elevation treatment and roof extension form and scale. CHANGES INCLUDE removal and replacement of window and installation of an extract louvre on the 3rd floor on the western side elevation, amendments to the location and length of the plant screen on the roof and addition of metal coping on the northern front elevation, and change to the finish of the lower section of wall on the southern side elevation from brickwork to white render (RETROSPECTIVE).

    Decided 8 Nov 2024 Full applications
  • 2024/1570/P Granted

    60-70 Shorts Garden and 14-16 Betterton Street Holborn London Borough of Camden London WC2H 9AU

    Discharge of condition 22b (post installation noise assessment) granted under reference 2019/3501/P, dated 13/01/2020 for variation of condition 3 (approved plans) of planning permission 2017/2204/P dated 07/11/2018 for redevelopment including refurbishment and extensions to provide a mix of B1/A1/A3/A4/D1/D2/C3 uses, namely to alter internal layouts, external elevation treatment and roof extension form and scale.

    Decided 24 May 2024 Full applications
  • 2022/3827/P Granted

    60-70 Shorts Garden and 14-16 Betterton Street Holborn London Borough of Camden London WC2H 9AU

    Details of conditions 4 (Detailed drawings and materials) of permission ref: 2017/2204/P dated 07.11.2018 (as amended by permission 2019/3501/P dated 13.01.20) for the 'refurbishment, extension and alteration of 60-70 Short Gardens and 14-16 Betterton Street to provide a two storey roof extensions to both properties, introduce new mezzanine areas and bring the vacant basement back into use, in order to provide a mix of B1/A1/A3/A4/D1/D2/C3 uses'

    Decided 27 Jan 2023 Full applications
  • 2022/0301/P Granted

    60-70 Shorts Garden and 14-16 Betterton Street Holborn London Borough of Camden London WC2H 9AU

    Details of conditions 7 (Design and Method Statement) and 8 (Basement Method Statement) of permission ref: 2017/2204/P dated 07.11.2018 (as amended by permission 2019/3501/P dated 13.01.20) for the 'refurbishment, extension and alteration of 60-70 Short Gardens and 14-16 Betterton Street to provide a two storey roof extensions to both properties, introduce new mezzanine areas and bring the vacant basement back into use, in order to provide a mix of B1/A1/A3/A4/D1/D2/C3 uses'

    Decided 8 Sep 2022 Full applications
  • 2021/5205/P Granted

    60-70 Shorts Garden and 14-16 Betterton Street Holborn London Borough of Camden London WC2H 9AU

    Details of condition 10 (Air Quality Monitoring) of permission ref: 2017/2204/P dated 07/11/2018 (as amended by permission 2019/3501/P dated 13.01.20) for the 'refurbishment, extension and alteration of 60-70 Short Gardens and 14-16 Betterton Street to provide a two storey roof extensions to both properties, introduce new mezzanine areas and bring the vacant basement back into use, in order to provide a mix of B1/A1/A3/A4/D1/D2/C3 uses'

    Decided 27 May 2022 Full applications
  • 2021/2374/P Granted

    60-70 Shorts Garden and 14-16 Betterton Street Holborn London Borough of Camden London WC2H 9AU

    Details of conditions 5 (Brickwork samples) and 15 (Cycle facilities) of permission ref: 2017/2204/P dated 07/11/2018 (as amended by permission 2019/3501/P dated 13.01.20) for the 'refurbishment, extension and alteration of 60-70 Short Gardens and 14-16 Betterton Street to provide a two storey roof extensions to both properties, introduce new mezzanine areas and bring the vacant basement back into use, in order to provide a mix of B1/A1/A3/A4/D1/D2/C3 uses'

    Decided 12 Oct 2021 Full applications
  • 2020/2215/P Granted

    60-70 Shorts Garden and 14-16 Betterton Street Holborn London Borough of Camden London WC2H 9AU

    Details pursuant to Condition 6 (basement engineer), Condition 10 (air quality monitoring) and Condition 12 (living roof) of planning permission 2017/2204/P dated 07/11/2018 (as amended by permission 2019/3501/P dated 13.01.20) for the 'refurbishment, extension and alteration of 60-70 Short Gardens and 14-16 Betterton Street to provide a two storey roof extensions to both properties, introduce new mezzanine areas and bring the vacant basement back into use, in order to provide a mix of B1/A1/A3/A4/D1/D2/C3 uses'

    Decided 2 Jul 2021 Full applications
  • 2020/0295/P Granted

    60-70 Shorts Garden and 14-16 Betterton Street London WC2H 9AU

    Details of mechanical ventilation systems as required by condition 11 of planning permission 2017/2204/P dated 07/11/2018 (as amended by permission 2019/3501/P dated 13.01.20) for the 'refurbishment, extension and alteration of 60-70 Short Gardens and 14-16 Betterton Street to provide a two storey roof extensions to both properties, introduce new mezzanine areas and bring the vacant basement back into use, in order to provide a mix of B1/A1/A3/A4/D1/D2/C3 uses'

    Decided 2 Jul 2021 Full applications
  • 2020/0481/P Granted

    60-70 Shorts Garden and 14-16 Betterton Street London WC2H 9AU

    Details of secured cycle facilities and waste storage as required by conditions 15 and 16 of planning permission 2017/2204/P dated 07/11/2018 (as amended by permission 2019/3501/P dated 13.01.20) for the 'refurbishment, extension and alteration of 60-70 Short Gardens and 14-16 Betterton Street to provide a two storey roof extensions to both properties, introduce new mezzanine areas and bring the vacant basement back into use, in order to provide a mix of B1/A1/A3/A4/D1/D2/C3 uses'

    Decided 4 Jun 2020 Full applications
  • 2019/5786/P Granted

    60-70 Shorts Garden and 14-16 Betterton Street London WC2H 9AU

    Details of land contamination report as required by condition 9 of planning permission 2017/2204/P dated 07/11/2018 (as amended by permission 2019/3501/P dated 13.01.20) for the 'refurbishment, extension and alteration of 60-70 Short Gardens and 14-16 Betterton Street to provide a two storey roof extensions to both properties, introduce new mezzanine areas and bring the vacant basement back into use, in order to provide a mix of B1/A1/A3/A4/D1/D2/C3 uses'

    Decided 21 Jan 2020 Full applications
  • 2019/3501/P Granted

    60-70 Shorts Garden and 14-16 Betterton Street London WC2H 9AU

    Variation of condition 3 (approved plans) of planning permission 2017/2204/P dated 07/11/2018 for redevelopment including refurbishment and extensions to provide a mix of B1/A1/A3/A4/D1/D2/C3 uses, namely to alter internal layouts, external elevation treatment and roof extension form and scale.

    Decided 13 Jan 2020 Amendments

What this grant of permission means

Camden granted permission on 7 November 2018, 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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Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 60-72 Shorts Gardens & 14-16 Betterton Street London WC2H 9AU

    2015/6009/P 50 yards away

    Removal of condition 8 (sample panels of the facing brickwork) granted under reference 2012/1533/P dated 25/02/13 to 'replace / extend the time limits for implementation of, planning permission ref: 2008/1401/P, granted on appeal 10/06/2009 for 'alterations and extensions (including roof extensions) and refurbishment of existing commercial/office use (Class B1), change of use of ground floor of Shorts Gardens to create small units (Class A1/A2 and D1), and change of use of basement to either B1/D1 or D2 use.''

    Granted Full applications

  • 60-72 Shorts Gardens & 14-16 Betterton Street London WC2H 9AU

    2012/1533/P 50 yards away

    Application to replace / extend the time limits for implementation of, planning permission ref: 2008/1401/P, granted on appeal 10/06/2009 for 'alterations and extensions (including roof extensions) and refurbishment of existing commercial/office use (Class B1), change of use of ground floor of Shorts Gardens to create small units (Class A1/A2 and D1), and change of use of basement to either B1/D1 or D2 use.'

    Granted Full applications

  • 62 Shorts Gardens London WC2H 9AH

    2013/4091/P 50 yards away

    Installation of glazed front entrance, to replace existing roller shutter, and replacement of existing front and side elevation windows with double glazed windows to electricity relay control building (Sui Generis).

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing

  • 60-70 Shorts Garden and 14-16 Betterton Street London WC2H 9AU

    2020/0295/P 50 yards away

    Details of mechanical ventilation systems as required by condition 11 of planning permission 2017/2204/P dated 07/11/2018 (as amended by permission 2019/3501/P dated 13.01.20) for the 'refurbishment, extension and alteration of 60-70 Short Gardens and 14-16 Betterton Street to provide a two storey roof extensions to both properties, introduce new mezzanine areas and bring the vacant basement back into use, in order to provide a mix of B1/A1/A3/A4/D1/D2/C3 uses'

    Granted Full applications Extension

  • 60-70 Shorts Garden and 14-16 Betterton Street Holborn London Borough of Camden London WC2H 9AU

    2022/0301/P 50 yards away

    Details of conditions 7 (Design and Method Statement) and 8 (Basement Method Statement) of permission ref: 2017/2204/P dated 07.11.2018 (as amended by permission 2019/3501/P dated 13.01.20) for the 'refurbishment, extension and alteration of 60-70 Short Gardens and 14-16 Betterton Street to provide a two storey roof extensions to both properties, introduce new mezzanine areas and bring the vacant basement back into use, in order to provide a mix of B1/A1/A3/A4/D1/D2/C3 uses'

    Granted Full applications Extension

  • 60-70 Shorts Garden and 14-16 Betterton Street London WC2H 9AU

    2019/5786/P 50 yards away

    Details of land contamination report as required by condition 9 of planning permission 2017/2204/P dated 07/11/2018 (as amended by permission 2019/3501/P dated 13.01.20) for the 'refurbishment, extension and alteration of 60-70 Short Gardens and 14-16 Betterton Street to provide a two storey roof extensions to both properties, introduce new mezzanine areas and bring the vacant basement back into use, in order to provide a mix of B1/A1/A3/A4/D1/D2/C3 uses'

    Granted Full applications Extension

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