The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

This site has had 37 applications since 2010: 32 approved, 0 refused.

• 2026/0928/L Granted

  The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Inclusive access improvements to visitor reception desk in main entrance hall including lowered counter and installation of digital information screen behind counter.

  Decided 22 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2025/5775/L Granted

  The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  External: Alterations to the Ossulston Street north elevation including removal and rebuilding of the external stair adjacent to the pepperpot stair to facilitate basement construction; lifting and re-laying of adjacent travertine paving; removal of a door canopy; alterations to the loading bay louvred opening including partial raising and infilling with re-used bricks; removal and partial replacement of trellis and associated level changes; infilling of redundant door openings; installation of a secure gate to the existing bicycle store; replacement of doors to the loading bay; removal of a non-original door and infilling with re-used bricks; and temporary removal and reinstatement of railings to facilitate fire brigade access. Internal: Removal of set of handles from a Level 1 reading room fire escape door. In conjuction with 2022/1320/L

  Decided 22 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2025/2913/L Granted

  The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Provision and installation of new platform lift adjacent to main reception to improve inclusive access to the entrance hall of the building. Enlargement of existing lift at rear of entrance hall to improve inclusive access to the building.

  Decided 11 Aug 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2024/1848/L Withdrawn

  The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Proposed upgrade to the existing Rooftop telecommunications installation. Proposed removal of 6 x antennas and the installation of 9No. Antennas on proposed tripod support poles, installation of 1No. GPS module, 2No x 300 dishes and associated ancillary works.

  Decided 12 Dec 2024 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2024/1761/P Withdrawn

  The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Proposed upgrade to the existing Rooftop telecommunications installation. Proposed removal of 6 x antennas and the installation of 9No. Antennas on proposed tripod support poles, installation of 1No. GPS module, 2No x 300 dishes and associated ancillary works.

  Decided 12 Dec 2024 Full applications
• 2023/1988/L Granted

  The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Replacement of non-illuminated signage comprising pinned white acrylic lettering to west elevation of Knowledge Centre.

  Decided 6 Jul 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2022/2789/L Granted

  The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Installation of two community noticeboards to existing railings on Ossulston Street site boundary.

  Decided 25 Aug 2022 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2022/1715/P Granted

  The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Erection of marquee structures to provide temporary event space within the British Library piazza for the period of May and June in 2022 and May and June in 2023. (part retrospective).

  Decided 22 Jul 2022 Full applications
• 2021/5617/L Granted

  The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Provision and installation of new platform lift adjacent to main reception to improve inclusive access to the entrance hall of the building. Enlargement of existing lift at rear of entrance hall to improve inclusive access to the building.

  Decided 11 Mar 2022 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2021/4303/P Granted

  The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Installation of laterally mounted photovoltaic and thermal (PVT) collector arrays at the fourth floor and the installation of internal pipework and associated plant at basement level of existing library building.

  Decided 24 Nov 2021 Full applications

1. 29 Mar 2018

   Received by Camden

2. 5 Apr 2018

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 18 May 2018

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

5. 30 Sep 2026

   Status changed to FINAL DECISION

   Previously Final Decision.

Camden granted permission on 18 May 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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• The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  2018/2140/L Submitted 9 May 2018 50 yards away

  Internal works to erect one sign and one light fitting above the entrance to the Pigott Room study suite.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs

• The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  2017/6664/L Submitted 1 Dec 2017 50 yards away

  Internal works comprising the installation of interactive screens, headphones and induction loops within existing unused telephone booths.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  2018/1583/L Submitted 29 Mar 2018 50 yards away

  Exterior works to the GI listed building, comprising the removal of three existing display boards / poster cases and replacement with three digital advertisements boards

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs

• The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  2018/6137/L Submitted 13 Dec 2018 50 yards away

  Internal works to the Paccar Gallery, comprising the formation of a new opening into the exhibition workshops, installation of new partitions, alteration of ceiling grid and installation of new lighting track system.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 25 docs

• The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  2018/2879/L Submitted 19 Jun 2018 50 yards away

  Internal works comprising the installation of a wheelchair lift, and associated adaptations to enable level access to the auditorium stage in the Knowledge Centre.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 20 docs

• The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  2019/1556/P Submitted 21 Mar 2019 50 yards away

  Temporary erection of a marquee structure to provide temporary event space within the British Library's piazza for a period of 7 weeks (Use Class D1)

  Granted Full applications 14 docs

• 2026/3740/A Awaiting decision

  Whittington House 19 - 30 Alfred Place London WC1E 7EA

  Temporary display until 14th May 2027 of non-illuminated hoardings to be displayed at high level on scaffolding along Chenies Street facade.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 2026/3717/A Granted

  Greater London House Hampstead Road London NW1 7QX

  Temporary display until 30th September 2027 of low-level non-illuminated advertisement on hoardings fronting Hampstead Road.

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 2026/4025/A Granted

  187 Camden High Street London NW1 7JY

  Display of a scaffold shroud (with 1:1 replica image of building façade) to front and side elevations during a period of refurbishment and repair, including non-illuminated inset advertisement panel (6.2m wide x 5.9m high) located around the corner elevation, for a temporary period from 27/10/2026 until 23/02/2027.

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 24 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 2026/3163/A Granted

  73-77 Euston Road London NW1 2QS

  Display of 7x externally illuminated fascia signs, 2 x internally illuminated projecting signs, 1x non-illuminated mural at corner splay, and 1x non-illuminated panel on Euston Road and Judd Street elevations of public house.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 2026/3286/A Granted

  237 Camden High Street London NW1 7BU

  Display of non-illuminated painted artwork to the facade of upper floors, and 1x replacement internally illuminated projecting sign.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Advertising