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St Giles Circus Site including 138-148 (even) Charing Cross Road; 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 20-28 (inclusive) Denmark Place; 52-59 (inclusive) St Giles High Street; 4 Flitcroft Street; and 1 Book Mews, London WC2

Granted Camden 2018/2498/P Approval of Details

Works: Extension

Relates to 2012/6858/P

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Details of a Method Statement detailing removal of existing pilaster and first floor facade to 21 Denmark Street to discharge Condition 17 of planning permission 2012/6858/P dated 31/03/2015 for redevelopment involving the erection of three buildings, a new basement and various extensions, to provide 2895 sqm of basement event gallery space (Sui Generis); a 678 sqm urban gallery with 1912 sqm of internal LED screens (Sui generis); 884 sqm of flexible retail and restaurant floorspace (Class A1/A3); 2404 sqm of restaurant floorspace (A3) 385 sqm of drinking establishment (Class A4) and a 14 bedroom hotel (Class C1); 4,308 sqm of office floorspace (Class B1a); 2959 sqm of private residential floor space (Class C3); 239 sqm of affordable housing (Class C3) and 2540 sqm of retail floor space (Class A1).

As published by the council, reference 2018/2498/P

Application record

Reference
2018/2498/P
Type
Approval of Details
Status
Granted As published: FINAL DECISION
Decision
Granted
Received
30 May 2018
Validated
31 May 2018
Decided
8 Oct 2018
Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden (Pre May 2022)
Decision by
Delegated

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 4 applications since 2017: 4 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2018/1148/P Granted

    St Giles Circus Site including 138-148 (even) Charing Cross Road; 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 20-28 (inclusive) Denmark Place; 52-59 (inclusive) St Giles High Street; 4 Flitcroft Street; and 1 Book Mews, London WC2

    Sound insultation details to partially discharge (in relation to Zone 3) Condition 20 (sound insulation) of planning permission 2012/6858/P dated 31/03/2015 for redevelopment involving the erection of three buildings, a new basement and various extensions, to provide 2895 sqm of basement event gallery space (Sui Generis); a 678 sqm urban gallery with 1912 sqm of internal LED screens (Sui generis); 884 sqm of flexible retail and restaurant floorspace (Class A1/A3); 2404 sqm of restaurant floorspace (A3) 385 sqm of drinking establishment (Class A4) and a 14 bedroom hotel (Class C1); 4,308 sqm of office floorspace (Class B1a); 2959 sqm of private residential floor space (Class C3); 239 sqm of affordable housing (Class C3) and 2540 sqm of retail floor space (Class A1).

    Decided 12 Apr 2018 Full applications
  • 2018/0906/P Granted

    St Giles Circus Site including 138-148 (even) Charing Cross Road; 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 20-28 (inclusive) Denmark Place; 52-59 (inclusive) St Giles High Street; 4 Flitcroft Street; and 1 Book Mews, London WC2

    Plans, sections and elevations of dormer windows, to discharge Condition 12c (details of new dormer windows at 22-25 Denmark Street) of planning permission 2012/6858/P dated 31/03/2015 for Redevelopment involving the erection of three buildings, a new basement and various extensions, to provide 2895 sqm of basement Event gallery space (Sui Generis); a 678 sqm urban gallery with 1912 sqm of internal LED screens (Sui generis); 884 sqm of flexible retail and restaurant floorspace (Class A1/A3); 2404 sqm of restaurant floorspace (A3)l 385 sqm of drinking establishment (Class A4) and a 14 bedroom hotel (Class C1); 4,308 sqm of office floorspace (Class B1a); 2959 sqm of private residential floor space (Class C3); 239 sqm of affordable housing (Class C3) and 2540 sqm of retail floor space (Class A1).

    Decided 1 May 2018 Full applications
  • 2017/5845/P Granted

    St Giles Circus Site including 138-148 (even) Charing Cross Road; 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 20-28 (inclusive) Denmark Place; 52-59 (inclusive) St Giles High Street; 4 Flitcroft Street; and 1 Book Mews, London WC2

    Details of site investigation for contamination for Zone 3 (i.e. land south of Denmark Street) in order to discharge the outstanding parts of condition 4 (contamination) of planning permission 2012/6858/P dated 31/03/2015 for Redevelopment involving the erection of three buildings, a new basement and various extensions, to provide 2895 sqm of basement Event gallery space (Sui Generis); a 678 sqm urban gallery with 1912 sqm of internal LED screens (Sui generis); 884 sqm of flexible retail and restaurant floorspace (Class A1/A3); 2404 sqm of restaurant floorspace (A3)l 385 sqm of drinking establishment (Class A4) and a 14 bedroom hotel (Class C1); 4,308 sqm of office floorspace (Class B1a); 2959 sqm of private residential floor space (Class C3); 239 sqm of affordable housing (Class C3) and 2540 sqm of retail floor space (Class A1).

    Decided 14 Dec 2017 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 30 May 2018

    Received by Camden

  2. 31 May 2018

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 8 Oct 2018

    Decision issued: Granted

  4. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  5. 30 Sep 2026

    Status changed to FINAL DECISION

    Previously Final Decision.

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • 2012/6858/P Granted

    St.Giles Circus site including: site of 138-148 (even) Charing Cross Road 4 6 7 9 10 20-28 (inc) Denmark Street 1-6 (inc) 16-23 (inc) Denmark Place 52-59 (inc) St.Giles High Street 4 Flitcroft Street and 1 Book Mews London WC2

    Redevelopment involving the erection of three buildings (5 and 7 storey buildings facing Centre Point Tower and a 4 storey building on Denmark Place), following the demolition of 1-6, 17-21 Denmark Place and York and Clifton Mansions with retained facades at 1-3 Denmark Place and York and Clifton Mansions to provide 2895sqm of basement Event Gallery space to be used for community events, exhibitions, product launches, live music (including recorded music), awards ceremonies, conferences and fashion shows (Sui Generis); a 678sqm urban gallery with 1912sqm of internal LED screens to be used for circulation space, retail, advertising, exhibitions, brand and product launches, corporate events, screenings, exhibitions and events (including recorded music),(Sui Generis); 884sqm of flexible retails and restaurant floorspace (Class A1/A3); 2404sqm of restaurant floorspace (Class A3); 385sqm of drinking establishment (Class A4) and a 14 bedroom hotel (Class C1) between Denmark Place and Andrew Borde Street. Change of use of 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 20-28 Denmark Street, 4 Flitcroft Street and 1 Book Mews to provide 4,308sqm of office floor space (Class B1a); 2,959sqm of private residential floor space (Class C3); 239sqm of affordable housing (Class C3) and 2540sqm of retail floor space (Class A1). Provision of a new pedestrian route from Andrew Borde Street to Denmark Street at ground floor level and associated partial demolition at 21 Denmark Street (all GEA)

    Decided 31 Mar 2015 Full applications

Documents

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

5 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Camden granted permission on 8 October 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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Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 21 Denmark Street London WC2H 8NA

    2019/2559/P Submitted 16 May 2019 50 yards away

    Rendered and glazed brickwork finish to the internal walls of the pedestrian arcade through 21 Denmark Street.

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 11 docs
  • 21-25 Denmark Street London WC2H

    2019/0274/P Submitted 20 Dec 2018 50 yards away

    Installation of a decorative metal balustrade around a residential roof terrace at 21-25 Denmark Street

    Granted Full applications 13 docs
  • 20 Denmark Street London WC2H 8NA

    2020/3574/L 50 yards away

    The discharge of condition 4 relating to materials of listed building consent application 2020/0953/L.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26 Denmark Street London WC2H 8LS

    2012/6870/L 50 yards away

    Alterations to include the replacement of existing windows with new period sliding sash casements to first and second floor windows, works of refurbishment and repair to existing roof, brickwork, windows and shopfront in connection with the redevelopment of St Giles Circus site.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing
  • 20 Denmark Street London WC2H 8LS

    2012/6869/L 50 yards away

    Alterations to include the replacement of modern clay tiles with reclaimed natural slate, repair and refurbishment of existing brickwork, windows and shopfront in connection with the redevelopment of St Giles Circus site.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing
  • 27 Denmark Street London WC2H 8LS

    2012/6871/L 50 yards away

    Alterations to include replacement of rolled lead roof and works of refurbishment and repairs to existing brickwork, windows and shopfront in connection with the redevelopment of St Giles Circus site.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

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