The Bloomsbury Hotel 16-22 Great Russell Street LONDON WC1B 3NN

This site has had 5 applications since 2018: 5 approved, 0 refused.

• 2017/3808/P Granted

  The Bloomsbury Hotel 16-22 Great Russell Street LONDON WC1B 3NN

  Variation of condition 3 (approved drawings) of planning permission 2016/5143/P dated 19/12/2016 (for erection of 2 storey extension at ground and basement level within internal lightwell; lowering of basement floor within Tavistock Room; erection of canopy to entrance steps; installation of bin store within external lightwell; installation of service lift to internal lightwell; erection of extension with retractable roof to 8th Floor and landscaping to passageway including taxi drop-off point), namely the replacement of tarmac with resin bound gravel to passageway (retrospective).

  Decided 10 Apr 2019 Full applications
• 2017/3807/L Granted

  The Bloomsbury Hotel 16-22 Great Russell Street LONDON WC1B 3NN

  Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of listed building consent 2016/5295/L dated 19/12/2016 (for erection of 2 storey extension at ground and basement level within internal lightwell; lowering of basement floor within Tavistock Room; erection of canopy to entrance steps; installation of bin store within external lightwell; installation of service lift to internal lightwell; erection of extension with retractable roof to 8th Floor and landscaping to passageway including taxi drop-off point), namely the replacement of tarmac with resin bound gravel to passageway and installation of additional dumbwaiter at basement and ground floor (retrospective).

  Decided 10 Apr 2019 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2018/4012/P Granted

  The Bloomsbury Hotel 16-22 Great Russell Street LONDON WC1B 3NN

  Installation of removable planters, gate and external heater to north-west corner of passageway to create external seating area (retrospective) including relocation of 9 no. cycle parking stands.

  Decided 8 Jan 2019 Full applications
• 2018/4460/L Granted

  The Bloomsbury Hotel 16-22 Great Russell Street LONDON WC1B 3NN

  Installation of removable planters, gate and external heater to north-west corner of passageway to create external seating area (retrospective) including relocation of 9 no. cycle parking stands.

  Decided 8 Jan 2019 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 19 Oct 2018

   Decision issued: Granted

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• 2016/5295/L Granted

  The Bloomsbury Hotel 16 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3NN

  Refurbishment of existing hotel comprising internal and external alterations including; rearrangement of basement and sub-basement for ancillary gym and spa facilities including lowering of basement slab within Tavistock Room, reinstatement of original swimming pool at sub-basement level, installation of ancillary bar and WC's at ground floor level, erection of entrance canopy at upper ground floor terrace level (western elevation), installation of bin store within south elevation external lightwell, installation of partitioning within the Queen Mary Room, extension within the northern internal lightwell at basement and ground floor level, reconfiguration of internal plan form and erection of glazed extension at eighth floor level, provision of service lift, re-landscaping of the passageway, and other associated alterations.

  Decided 19 Dec 2016 Heritage and listed buildings

Camden granted permission on 19 October 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.

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.

• The Bloomsbury Hotel 16 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3NN

  2017/0931/L 50 yards away

  Details of photographic record of the historic timber parquet floor required by Condition 5 of listed building consent 2016/5295/L dated 19/12/16 (for refurbishment of existing hotel comprising internal and external alterations)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• 22 Bloomsbury Square London WC1A 2NS

  2011/4433/T 50 yards away

  SIDE GARDEN: 1 x London Plane - Clear adjacent buildings by 3-4m. Reduce crown all round by 25-30%. Remove one large low limb over 22 Great Russell Street. Thin and clean out crown. Remove deadwood, weak and suppressed branches and suckers. Lift canopy all round by 2-3m and balance crown.

  Granted Trees

• 16-22 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3NN

  2016/6531/T 50 yards away

  SIDE GARDEN: 3 x London Plane - crown reduce to 20cm above previous pruning points and retain inner furnishings. Remove lower epicormic growth to first branch union.

  Granted Trees

• The Bloomsbury Hotel 16 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3NN

  2016/5143/P 50 yards away

  Erection of 2 storey extension at ground and basement level within internal lightwell including plant enclosure; lowering of basement floor within the Tavistock Room; erection of canopy to entrance steps (west elevation); installation of bin store within south elevation external lightwell; installation of service lift to internal lightwell; erection of metal and glazed extension with retractable fabric roof to 8th Floor roof and landscaping to passageway including taxi drop-off point.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing

• 16 Great Russell Street LONDON WC1B 3NN

  2011/5832/T 50 yards away

  SIDE GARDEN: 1 x London Plane - Reduce back to previous reduction points to create a 2m clearance from the building.

  Granted Trees

• The Bloomsbury Hotel 16 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3NN

  2015/5891/L 50 yards away

  Discharge of condition 4 (detailed drawings and samples of materials as appropriate) granted under reference 2014/6816/L dated 15/04/15 for erection of pergolas to existing first floor western terrace, erection of first floor terrace extension within existing western lightwell and alteration to part of existing western terrace balustrade affecting a Grade II listed Building.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension

• 2026/1141/L Granted

  25 John Street London WC1N 2BS

  Internal and external alterations to partition layout at basement, supporting structures and external ground level, and alterations to design of conservatory, windows and doors granted under listed building consent 2024/0338/L dated 06/08/2024.

  Received 26 Mar, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2025/1781/L Granted

  Frognal Rise House Lower Terrace London NW3 6RE

  Demolition of existing garage and interlinking gallery and replacement with new garage and garden room with link, new basement floor below garden, alterations to main house including replacement windows including reinstated oriel window and new French doors to entrance elevation, new roofing to side wing, new portico and replacement door to front elevation, enlargement of existing lightwell, replacement gates and canopy over entrance gate, restorations of boundary treatments, associated internal alterations including partial underpinning works and other minor alterations.

  Received 22 Apr, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/4129/L Awaiting decision

  6 Leverton Street London NW5 2PJ

  Strip out kitchen including floor tiles and replace; replace plumbing and flooring in rear ensuite; replace plumbing in front ensuite and WC; replace internal doors; replace garden wall with metal railing; replace 3 rear windows, 3 rear elevation side windows, 1 rear door and 1 rear elevation side door with double-glazed crittal windows and doors; remove 2 rear windows; render rear elevation brickwork; and associated works.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/1686/L Granted

  Flat Ground and 1st Floor and Flat 2nd and 3rd Floor 14 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR

  External and internal alterations in connection with conversion of two self-contained flats into a single-family dwellinghouse, including new doors at rear ground and second floor level, replacement windows at rear second and third floors level, removal of internal partitions, extending the stair handrail, and replacement internal doors, parquet flooring, skirting, architraves, cornicing, and fittings.

  Received 19 May, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/2202/L Refused

  4 Hampstead Square London NW3 1AB

  Erection of conservatory to front elevation.

  Received 27 May, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings