Planning application
39 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BP
Works: Windows or glazing
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
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).
As published by the council, reference 2017/3308/L
Application record
- Reference
- 2017/3308/L
- Category
- Heritage and listed buildings
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Granted
- Decided
- 7 Jul 2017
- Postcode
- WC1B 5BP
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 2 applications since 2017: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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2017/3184/P Granted
39 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BP
Variation of condition 3 (approved plans) of planning permission dated 18/09/2015 ref 2015/3203/P (for refurbishment of perimeter properties 8, 9, 10, 11 Montague Street and 39 Russell Square, including various external and internal alterations) namely to allow various changes 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 (retrospective).
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 Jul 2017
Decision issued: Granted
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What this grant of permission means
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.
About heritage and listed building applications
Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.
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