Planning application
125 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8AD
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Display of internally illuminated (lettering only) sign to existing canopy and non-illuminated projecting blade sign at fascia level.
As published by the council, reference 2018/1543/A
Application record
- Reference
- 2018/1543/A
- Type
- Advertisement Consent
- Status
- Granted As published: FINAL DECISION
- Decision
- Granted
- Received
- 27 Mar 2018
- Validated
- 16 Apr 2018
- Decided
- 5 Jun 2018
- Ward
- Holborn & Covent Garden (Pre May 2022)
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- WC2H 8AD
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 17 applications since 2011: 16 approved, 0 refused.
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2026/2662/P Awaiting decision
125 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8AD
Non-Material Amendment to planning reference 2024/5408/P dated 31/07/25 for remodelling, refurbishment and extension of the existing building to provide Use Class E commercial and retail space, amenity terraces, a new public route, relocated entrances, cycle parking, servicing and rooftop plant along with associated highway, landscaping and public realm improvements and other associated works. NAMELY: amending locations of walls, internal amendments, changes to the design of the UKPN, changes to upstands, reduction of plant and plant screen and rationalisation of roof layout.
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2026/1729/P Granted
125 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8AD
Details to discharge Condition 22 (Tree Protection Measures) of planning reference 2024/5408/P dated 31/07/25 for Remodelling, refurbishment and extension of the existing building to provide Use Class E commercial and retail space, amenity terraces, a new public route, relocated entrances, cycle parking, servicing and rooftop plant along with associated highway, landscaping and public realm improvements and other associated works.
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2026/1632/P Granted
125 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8AD
Details to discharge Condition 11 (Demolition & Construction Phases Documentation) of planning reference 2024/5408/P dated 31/07/25 for Remodelling, refurbishment and extension of the existing building to provide Use Class E commercial and retail space, amenity terraces, a new public route, relocated entrances, cycle parking, servicing and rooftop plant along with associated highway, landscaping and public realm improvements and other associated works.
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2026/0077/P Granted
125 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8AD
Details to discharge Condition 21 parts b and c (Air Quality Monitoring) of planning reference 2024/5408/P dated 31/07/25 for Remodelling, refurbishment and extension of the existing building to provide Use Class E commercial and retail space, amenity terraces, a new public route, relocated entrances, cycle parking, servicing and rooftop plant along with associated highway, landscaping and public realm improvements and other associated works.
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2025/5650/P Granted
125 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8AD
Details to part discharge Condition 11 (Early Works) of planning reference 2024/5408/P dated 31/07/25 for remodelling, refurbishment and extension of the existing building to provide Use Class E commercial and retail space, amenity terraces, a new public route, relocated entrances, cycle parking, servicing and rooftop plant along with associated highway, landscaping and public realm improvements and other associated works.
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2025/5141/P Granted
125 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8AD
Non-Material Amendment to amend wording of Condition 11 (Documents to be submitted in conjunction with LUL prior to commencement) of planning reference 2024/5408/P dated 31/07/25 for remodelling, refurbishment and extension of the existing building to provide Use Class E commercial and retail space, amenity terraces, a new public route, relocated entrances, cycle parking, servicing and rooftop plant along with associated highway, landscaping and public realm improvements and other associated works.
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2025/4421/P Granted
125 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8AD
Details to discharge Condition 22 (Tree Protection Measures) of planning reference 2024/5408/P dated 31/07/25 for Remodelling, refurbishment and extension of the existing building to provide Use Class E commercial and retail space, amenity terraces, a new public route, relocated entrances, cycle parking, servicing and rooftop plant along with associated highway, landscaping and public realm improvements and other associated works.
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2025/3736/P Granted
125 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8AD
Details to discharge Condition 20 (Air Quality - Dust Risk Assessment Report) and Condition 21a (Air Quality Monitoring) of planning reference 2024/5408/P dated 31/07/25 for remodelling, refurbishment and extension of the existing building to provide Use Class E commercial and retail space, amenity terraces, a new public route, relocated entrances, cycle parking, servicing and rooftop plant along with associated highway, landscaping and public realm improvements and other associated works.
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2024/5408/P Granted
125 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8AD
Remodelling, refurbishment and extension of the existing building to provide Use Class E commercial and retail space, amenity terraces, a new public route, relocated entrances, cycle parking, servicing and rooftop plant along with associated highway, landscaping and public realm improvements and other associated works.
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2024/1444/P Granted
125 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8AD
Use of the existing ground floor entrance, first to fourth floors and ninth floor of 125 Shaftesbury Avenue as immersive theatre space, and ancillary events space (sui generis) for a temporary period between 1 September 2024 to 30 September 2025.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Mar 2018
Received by Camden
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16 Apr 2018
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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5 Jun 2018
Decision issued: Granted
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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
9 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Camden granted permission on 5 June 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.
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Installation of new and replacement mechanical plant at first and eighth floor level roofs including: the installation of 3 x double doors; 2 x ventilation louvers in place of windows; 2 x acoustic enclosures to house 3 x IDF room condensers; extract and discharge ducts; 2 x AHU heat pump condensers; 3 x AHU condenser units; 1 x kitchen condenser unit; 1 x AC condenser unit; 1 x freezer condenser; and associated guard rails to eighth floor roof
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