42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

This site has had 18 applications since 2012: 13 approved, 5 refused.

• 2020/2209/L Granted

  42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

  Minor alterations to the West facing facade of the courtyard for 42 Bedford Square including reverting an existing sash window back into a door and changing two multiple paned fixed windows into opening windows with fixed panes beneath. There are also minor alterations to the link facade to divide up the louvres above the windows to align with the windows.

  Decided 13 Aug 2020 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2020/1731/P Granted

  42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

  Minor alterations to the West facing facade of the courtyard for 42 Bedford Square including reverting an existing sash window back into a door and changing two multiply paned fixed windows into opening windows with fixed panes beneath. there are also minor alterations to the link fa?ade to divide up the louvres above the windows to align with the windows..

  Decided 2 Jun 2020 Full applications
• 2019/5985/L Granted

  42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

  Discharge of Part Condition 5) Details of all new doors (Ref: 2017/6975/L) for Internal alterations, reinstatement and repairs at lower ground, ground, first, second and third floor levels to No. 42 Bedford Square.

  Decided 12 Mar 2020 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2016/5022/L Granted

  42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

  Clearance of condition 4 (2016/3162/L), details of secondary stair from second to third floor

  Decided 25 Oct 2016 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2016/3162/L Granted

  42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

  Minor internal alterations at lower ground floor level, second and third floor levels including an alteration to the design of the secondary staircase from second to third floor and the relocation of the staff kitchen door and link ramp and reinstatement of the rear room at lower ground floor level.

  Decided 23 Aug 2016 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2015/6154/L Granted

  42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

  Discharge of condition 4a (drawings or samples of new railings including finishes, materials and fixing method), 4b (sections including jambs, cills, heads and glazing bar patterns for all new doors and windows) and 4c (materials of front stone steps and main stone staircase) granted under reference 2014/4634/L dated 02/09/14 for works associated with conversion of existing building containing 6 self-contained dwellings (1 x 1 bed flat, 4 x 2 bed flats and 1 x 4 bed maisonette) for use as single family dwellinghouse (Class C3), including erection of two storey infill extension at lower ground floor level to existing link between primary and mews buildings, erection of new flat roof to enclose existing third floor terrace including lift overrun, installation of balustrade around lantern at roof level, removal of existing roof lights and vents, installation of hatch to roof, installation of 3 x air condensers to middle of existing roof, alterations to external steps, alterations to fenestration, installation of two internal lifts, and various internal works to replace and refurbish ceilings, partitions and mouldings to dwelling house.

  Decided 7 Jun 2016 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2015/4222/L Refused

  42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

  Alteration to the design of the secondary staircase from 2nd to 3rd floor and re-configuring the layout at 2nd floor.

  Decided 21 Mar 2016 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2015/6935/L Refused

  42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

  Erection of a glass and metal arbour structure with planting in rear courtyard, and associated replacement of basement level window with door

  Decided 18 Mar 2016 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2015/6464/P Refused

  42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

  Erection of a glass and metal arbour structure with planting in rear courtyard, and associated replacement of basement level window with door

  Decided 18 Mar 2016 Full applications
• 2016/0867/P Granted

  42 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP

  Details of cycle storage to discharge condition 6 of planning application 2014/4633/P dated 10/02/2015 for: 'Conversion of existing building containing 6 self-contained for use as single family dwellinghouse (Class C3) and associated alterations

  Decided 4 Mar 2016 Full applications

1. 19 Dec 2017

   Received by Camden

2. 30 Jan 2018

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Nov 2018

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

5. 30 Sep 2026

   Status changed to FINAL DECISION

   Previously Final Decision.

3 later applications on the register refer to this one:

• 2022/3336/L Granted

  42 Bedford Square London Camden WC1B 3HX

  The discharge of Condition 5 a) Details of new chimney pieces and Condition 5 b) Details of new doors (ref: 2017/6975/L granted 22/11/2018 relating to internal alterations).

  Decided 30 Sep 2022 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2020/1760/L Granted

  42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3HX

  Discharge of condition 5 a) (ref: 2017/6975/L). Details in respect of the following a) Typical details of new chimney pieces at a scale of 1:10 and including materials and finish.

  Decided 4 Jun 2020 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2019/5985/L Granted

  42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

  Discharge of Part Condition 5) Details of all new doors (Ref: 2017/6975/L) for Internal alterations, reinstatement and repairs at lower ground, ground, first, second and third floor levels to No. 42 Bedford Square.

  Decided 12 Mar 2020 Heritage and listed buildings

Camden granted permission on 22 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.

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.

• 42 Bedford Square and 13 Bedford Avenue London WC1B 3HX

  2018/5147/L Submitted 24 Oct 2018 50 yards away

  Listed Building Consent for works to No. 13 Bedford Avenue involving the installation of integrated security sensors, alterations to the opening mechanism of the kitchen window.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 13 docs

• 42 Bedford Square and 13 Bedford Avenue LONDON WC1B 3HX

  2018/1305/L Submitted 14 Mar 2018 50 yards away

  Discharge of Condition 4 (Joinery details) (ref: 2017/4807/L)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 14 docs

• 42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

  2016/3162/L 50 yards away

  Minor internal alterations at lower ground floor level, second and third floor levels including an alteration to the design of the secondary staircase from second to third floor and the relocation of the staff kitchen door and link ramp and reinstatement of the rear room at lower ground floor level.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• 42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3HX

  2021/1804/L 50 yards away

  External roof plant re-configuration, replacement of plant and routing services on the roof, proposed combined door entry & CCTV to Main House front entrances and proposed lowering of satellite dish.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• 42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

  2016/5022/L 50 yards away

  Clearance of condition 4 (2016/3162/L), details of secondary stair from second to third floor

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• 42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3HX

  2021/1440/P 50 yards away

  External roof plant re-configuration, replacement of plant and routing services on the roof, proposed combined door entry & CCTV to Main House front entrances and proposed lowering of satellite dish.

  Granted Full applications

• 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