21 John Street London WC1N 2BF

This site has had 3 applications since 2014: 1 approved, 2 refused.

• 2018/1110/L Refused

  21 John Street London WC1N 2BF

  Erection of roof extension at 8th floor level and associated internal works to the building to create a 1 bedroom flat

  Decided 11 Jul 2018 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2014/5738/P Granted

  21 John Street London WC1N 2BF

  Removal of condition 3 (green roof) of planning permission 2012/5486/P dated 14/01/2013.

  Decided 6 Nov 2014 Full applications

1. 29 Jan 2018

   Received by Camden

2. 1 Mar 2018

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 11 Jul 2018

   Decision issued: Refused

4. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

5. 30 Sep 2026

   Status changed to APPEAL DECIDED

   Previously Appeal Decided.

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• 21 John Street London WC1N 2BF

  2018/1110/L Submitted 29 Jan 2018 50 yards away

  Erection of roof extension at 8th floor level and associated internal works to the building to create a 1 bedroom flat

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings Extension 25 docs

• Haines House, 21 John Street; The Duke of York Public House, 7 Roger Street; and Nos. 1-4 Mytre Court, John's Mews. London WC1N 2BP

  2012/5504/L 50 yards away

  Internal and external alterations in association with the change of use of 2nd to 7th floors of 21 John Street from offices (Class B1) to 8 (1x1, 6x2 and 1x3 bed) self-contained residential units (Class C3), provision of bike and bin stores in rear courtyard, replacement of window with door on rear courtyard (south-west elevation) at ground floor level, green roof above second floor level, replacement of windows to 21 John Street, upper floors of 7 Roger Street and 1-4 Mytre Court, John's Mews and associated works.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

• Haines House 21 John Street London WC1N 2BF

  2014/2805/L 50 yards away

  Alterations in connection with use of part of 3rd floor flat roof and part of roof level flat roof as terraces, and associated installation of door and gate for access, enclosure of terraces and landscaping (part retrospective)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• 21 John Street London WC1N 2BF

  2014/5738/P 50 yards away

  Removal of condition 3 (green roof) of planning permission 2012/5486/P dated 14/01/2013.

  Granted Full applications

• Haines House 21 John Street London WC1N 2BF

  2014/2644/P 50 yards away

  Use of part of 3rd floor flat roof and part of roof level flat roof as terraces, and associated installation of door and gate for access, enclosure of terraces and landscaping (part retrospective)

  Granted Full applications

• 25 John Street London WC1N 2BS

  2024/0215/L Submitted 19 Jan 2024 50 yards away

  Details of Method Statement relating to the repairs of the floors as requried by Condition 4a of Liste Building Consent ref: 2021/4813/L dated 10/05/2022. Note: where not indicated, the existing finishes (carpet in rooms, and vinyl in bathrooms) have been renewed with an equivalent finish.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 7 docs

• 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