Planning application
17 Little Russell Street LONDON WC1A 2HL
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Display of non-illuminated fascia and projecting signs (Retrospective)
As published by the council, reference 2018/0508/A
Application record
- Reference
- 2018/0508/A
- Type
- Advertisement Consent
- Status
- Refused As published: FINAL DECISION
- Decision
- Refused
- Received
- 29 Jan 2018
- Validated
- 6 Feb 2018
- Decided
- 3 Apr 2018
- Ward
- Holborn & Covent Garden (Pre May 2022)
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- WC1A 2HL
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 3 applications since 2011: 1 approved, 2 refused.
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2016/0461/P Granted
17 Little Russell Street London WC1A 2HL
Change of use of ground floor from retail use (Class A1) to a mixed use of retail (Class A1) and Dog Grooming (Class Sui Generis).
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2011/0362/P Refused
17 Little Russell Street London WC1A 2HL
Change of use from hairdresser (Class A1) to residential dwelling (Class C3) at ground and basement floor level; including extension into front lightwell, and the installation of windows at front and rear basement level.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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29 Jan 2018
Received by Camden
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6 Feb 2018
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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3 Apr 2018
Decision issued: Refused
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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30 Sep 2026
Status changed to FINAL DECISION
Previously Final Decision.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
7 documents on file for this application
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About advertisement consent applications
Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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17 Little Russell Street London WC1A 2HL
Change of use of ground floor from retail use (Class A1) to a mixed use of retail (Class A1) and Dog Grooming (Class Sui Generis).
Granted Full applications -
17 Little Russell Street London WC1A 2HL
Change of use from hairdresser (Class A1) to residential dwelling (Class C3) at ground and basement floor level; including extension into front lightwell, and the installation of windows at front and rear basement level.
Refused Full applications Extension Windows or glazingDomestic -
18 Little Russell Street London, WC1A 2HL
Retention of the building as a single residential dwelling (Class C3)
Withdrawn Full applicationsDomestic -
18 Little Russell Street London WC1A 2HL
Internal and external alterations, including demolition of ground floor rear extension and replacement with new extension, associated with the change of use from backpacker's hostel to a single residential dwellinghouse
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension DemolitionDomestic -
18 Little Russell Street London WC1A 2HL
Change of use from backpacker's hostel (Sui Generis) to a single residential dwellinghouse (Class C3), together with associated internal and external alterations, including demolition of ground floor rear extension and replacement with new extension.
Granted Full applications Extension DemolitionDomestic -
14 Gilbert Place London WC1A 2JD
Replacement of front and rear windows and door with double-glazed timber windows and door.
Granted Full applications Windows or glazing
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