39 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BP

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

• 2017/3308/L Granted

  39 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BP

  External and internal alterations including installation of security grilles on the basement and ground floor windows on the rear elevation, and replacement skylight lanterns within the lightwell at fourth floor level at no. 39 Russell Square, installation of new servicing including dado trunking, service risers, data hubs and boiler flues, fire safety upgrades, installation of suspended ceilings and alterations to boxed in existing electric intake and distribution boards with cupboards at all floor levels (retrospective).

  Decided 7 Jul 2017 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 7 Jul 2017

   Decision issued: Granted

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• 2015/3203/P Granted

  British Museum 8, 9, 10, 11 Montague Street & 39 Russell Square, Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

  Refurbishment of perimeter properties 8, 9, 10, 11 Montague Street & 39 Russell Square, including various external and internal alterations

  Decided 18 Sep 2015 Full applications

Camden granted permission on 7 July 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.

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.

• British Museum 38 - 43 Russell Square London WC1B 5DA

  2017/4368/T 50 yards away

  DD - REAR GARDEN: 1 x Horse Chestnut - Fell to ground level/create monolith beneath recent wound - DD

  Granted Trees

• 39 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BP

  2017/3308/L 50 yards away

  External and internal alterations including installation of security grilles on the basement and ground floor windows on the rear elevation, and replacement skylight lanterns within the lightwell at fourth floor level at no. 39 Russell Square, installation of new servicing including dado trunking, service risers, data hubs and boiler flues, fire safety upgrades, installation of suspended ceilings and alterations to boxed in existing electric intake and distribution boards with cupboards at all floor levels (retrospective).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

• 39 & 40 Russell Square London WC1B 5DA

  2012/1586/P 50 yards away

  Use of the premises for B1 (office) purposes.

  Granted Full applications

• 41 Russell Square London WC1B 5DA

  2010/4971/P 50 yards away

  Use of the premises for B1 (office) purposes

  Withdrawn Full applications

• 42 & 43 Russell Square London WC1B 5DA

  2010/4968/P 50 yards away

  Use of the premises for B1 (office) purposes

  Withdrawn Full applications

• British Museum 42-43 Russell Square London WC1B 5DA

  2020/1289/P 50 yards away

  Details of external front lightwell doors to the below pavement vault required by condition 6 of 2018/3851/P dated 18/09/2019 for external alterations including new external plant and associated screen located at the rear of the property and new doors to the basement vaults in association with the refurbishment of the offices (B1 use).

  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