British Museum 38 - 43 Russell Square London WC1B 5DA

1. 18 Sep 2017

   Decision issued: No Objection to Emergency Works (CA)

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Camden granted permission on 18 September 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.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 39 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BP

  2017/3308/L 0m 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

• 42-43 Russell Square London WC1B 5DA

  2018/3851/P 0m away

  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

• 41 Russell Square London WC1B 5DA

  2018/3864/P 0m away

  Installation of new external plant and associated screen located at the rear of the property and new doors to the basement vaults in association with refurbishment of offices (B1 use).

  Granted Full applications

• 39 & 40 Russell Square London WC1B 5DA

  2012/1586/P 0m away

  Use of the premises for B1 (office) purposes.

  Granted Full applications

• 41 Russell Square London WC1B 5DA

  2018/4389/L 0m away

  Installation of new external plant and associated screen located at the rear of the property, new doors to the basement vaults and internal alterations including new openings, new internal risers, and new WC's all in association with refurbishment of offices (B1 use).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• 41 Russell Square London WC1B 5DA

  2010/4971/P 0m away

  Use of the premises for B1 (office) purposes

  Withdrawn Full applications

• 2026/3175/T Granted

  10 Ellerdale Road London NW3 6BB

  REAR GARDEN: 1 x Holly (T1) - Remove 3 branches over No 8 to lift crown over garden to give 4m clearance from ground level.

  6 Aug 2026 Trees
• 2026/3819/T Awaiting decision

  8 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR

  REAR GARDEN: 1 x Palm (T1) - Fell to ground level.

  4 Sep 2026 Trees
• 2026/3786/T Awaiting decision

  16 Shirlock Road London NW3 2HS

  FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Lime (T1) - Fell to ground level. REAR GARDEN: 1 x Philadelphus (T2) - reduce height to approx. 1m from ground level. 1 x Wigela (T3) - Fell to ground level. 1 x Viburnum (T4) - Reduce height to approx. 2m from ground level.

  3 Sep 2026 Trees
• 2026/3789/T Awaiting decision

  8 Boscastle Road London NW5 1EG

  REAR GARDEN: 1 x Pear (T1)- Reduce crown by up to 2.5m, not beyond previous points of reduction. 1 x Pear (T3) - Reduce crown by up to 2.5m,

  3 Sep 2026 Trees
• 2026/3797/T Awaiting decision

  Belsize Court Wedderburn Road London NW3 5QN

  FRONT AREA (SEE MAP): 1 x Crab Apple (T31) - Crown reduce by 3m - 4m to approx. red lines in photo. 1 x London Plane (T44) - Crown reduce lower canopy overhanging road by 3m - 4m to balance crown.

  3 Sep 2026 Trees