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Spiritualist Temple Rochester Square London NW1 9RY

Refused Camden 2017/7020/P Full Planning Permission

Works: New dwelling Extension Demolition Trees Small domestic

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Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

Retention of building with exception to demolition of single storey rear wing; refurbishment for continued community use (Class D1). Erection of two storey rear extension, plus basement, comprising 5 self-contained flats (Use Class C3) comprising 1 x studio and 4 x 2 bed, with associated cycle parking and landscaping including 4no. trees.

As published by the council, reference 2017/7020/P

Application record

Reference
2017/7020/P
Type
Full Planning Permission
Status
Refused As published: FINAL DECISION
Decision
Refused
Received
21 Dec 2017
Validated
22 Dec 2017
Decided
29 May 2018
Ward
Cantelowes (Pre May 2022)
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
NW1 9RY

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 5 applications since 2011: 3 approved, 2 refused.

  • 2019/1997/P Granted

    Spiritualist Temple Rochester Square London NW1 9RY

    Demolition and replacement of wall and landscaping works in rear garden including a bin store and a buggy store (retrospective) and minor building works including replacement of five rear windows and two side windows with steel (like-for-like), replacement of rear door and installation of new rear door.

    Decided 16 Aug 2019 Full applications
  • 2016/7088/P Refused

    Spiritualist Temple Rochester Square London NW1 9RY

    Redevelopment of site involving demolition of the building (Use Class D1) and erection of a 3-storey building, plus basement level, to accommodate a community centre (Use Class D1) and 9 self contained flats (Use Class C3) comprising 8 x 2 bed and 1 x 1 bed (of which 6 would be market units and 3 affordable) , together with landscape works.

    Decided 25 May 2018 Full applications
  • 2016/3236/T Granted

    Spiritualist Temple Rochester Square London NW1 9RY

    (TPO REF. C10-T39) REAR GARDEN: 1 x Lime - fell to ground level

    Decided 9 Sep 2016 Trees
  • 2011/0808/T Granted

    Spiritualist Temple, Rochester Square, London, NW1 9RY

    (TPO Ref: C10) REAR GARDEN: 1 x Lime - Pollard to previous reduction point.

    Decided 15 Mar 2011 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 21 Dec 2017

    Received by Camden

  2. 22 Dec 2017

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 29 May 2018

    Decision issued: Refused

  4. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  5. 30 Sep 2026

    Status changed to FINAL DECISION

    Previously Final Decision.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

95 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

Camden refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About full applications

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Nearby applications

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  • Spiritualist Temple Rochester Square London NW1 9RY

    2019/1997/P Submitted 12 Apr 2019 50 yards away

    Demolition and replacement of wall and landscaping works in rear garden including a bin store and a buggy store (retrospective) and minor building works including replacement of five rear windows and two side windows with steel (like-for-like), replacement of rear door and installation of new rear door.

    Granted Full applications Demolition Windows or glazing 49 docs
  • Spiritualist Temple Rochester Square London NW1 9RY

    2016/7088/P 50 yards away

    Redevelopment of site involving demolition of the building (Use Class D1) and erection of a 3-storey building, plus basement level, to accommodate a community centre (Use Class D1) and 9 self contained flats (Use Class C3) comprising 8 x 2 bed and 1 x 1 bed (of which 6 would be market units and 3 affordable) , together with landscape works.

    Refused Full applications New dwelling Demolition
  • Spiritualist Temple Rochester Square London NW1 9RY

    2016/3236/T 50 yards away

    (TPO REF. C10-T39) REAR GARDEN: 1 x Lime - fell to ground level

    Granted Trees
  • Spiritualist Temple, Rochester Square, London, NW1 9RY

    2011/0808/T 50 yards away

    (TPO Ref: C10) REAR GARDEN: 1 x Lime - Pollard to previous reduction point.

    Granted Trees
  • 36 Rochester Square London NW1 9RZ

    2021/5914/T 50 yards away

    FRONT GARDEN: 4 x Limes (T1 - T4) - Reduce height by 4m - 5m to a finished height of approx. 4.5m in order to bring back to pleached form.

    Granted Trees
  • 29 Rochester Square London NW1 9RZ

    2015/0797/T 50 yards away

    FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Sycamore - 25% crown reduction 1 x Cypress - reduce height by 2m 1 x Silver Birch - Reduce crown by 20%

    Granted Trees

In Camden

  • 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