40 Great James Street London WC1N 3HB

This site has had 10 applications since 2016: 8 approved, 0 refused.

• 2018/5980/L Withdrawn

  40 Great James Street London WC1N 3HB

  Discharge of condition 6F of listed building consent 2017/1789/L

  Decided 6 Feb 2019 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2017/1789/L Granted

  40 Great James Street London WC1N 3HB

  Internal and external works to the listed building including insertion of servicing rooms within front vaults, underfloor heating installed within new slab within basement, demolition of walls and bridge area to the rear and creation of a rear courtyard area with winter garden and ground floor rear extension, insertion of air source heat pumps (ASHP), gas fires, new partition wall and door at second floor level, external service riser and plant (condenser units) at roof level.

  Decided 11 Jul 2017 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2017/1704/P Granted

  40 Great James Street London WC1N 3HB

  Demolition of walls and bridge area to the rear and creation of a rear courtyard area with winter garden and ground floor rear extension, creation of first floor and fourth floor terraces, external service riser, plant (condenser units) at roof level and amalgamation of second and third floor flats into a two bed self-contained flat (C3).

  Decided 11 Jul 2017 Full applications
• 2017/0264/L Granted

  40 Great James Street London WC1N 3HB

  Partial details pursuant to condition 7 (windows) of Listed Building Consent 2015/4560/L dated 20/01/16 for demolition of modern kitchenette in rear courtyard area; creation of roof terrace (with timber and metal stair); replacement of staircases to the basement at front and rear lightwells; addition of French doors in the west wall at basement level; relaying of clay tiles to the outer slope area of the roof and internal works including the removal of non-original partitions in vault area; demolition of non-original partition walls and finishes to first floor level; alterations to staircase balustrade at basement level.

  Decided 3 Mar 2017 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2016/5703/L Granted

  40 Great James Street London WC1N 3HB

  Partial details pursuant to condition 7 (windows) of Listed Building Consent 2015/4560/L dated 20/01/16 for demolition of modern kitchenette in rear courtyard area; creation of roof terrace (with timber and metal stair); replacement of staircases to the basement at front and rear lightwells; addition of French doors in the west wall at basement level; relaying of clay tiles to the outer slope area of the roof and internal works including the removal of non-original partitions in vault area; demolition of non-original partition walls and finishes to first floor level; alterations to staircase balustrade at basement level.

  Decided 6 Jan 2017 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2016/2420/L Granted

  40 Great James Street London WC1N 3HB

  Details pursuant to condition 9d (stair details) of Listed Building Consent 2015/4560/L dated 20/01/16 for demolition of modern kitchenette in rear courtyard area; creation of roof terrace (with timber and metal stair); replacement of staircases to the basement at front and rear lightwells; addition of French doors in the west wall at basement level; relaying of clay tiles to the outer slope area of the roof and internal works including the removal of non-original partitions in vault area; demolition of non-original partition walls and finishes to first floor level; alterations to staircase balustrade at basement level.

  Decided 7 Jun 2016 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2016/2417/L Withdrawn

  40 Great James Street London WC1N 3HB

  Details pursuant to condition 9a (service runs) of Listed Building Consent 2015/4560/L dated 20/01/16 for demolition of modern kitchenette in rear courtyard area; creation of roof terrace (with timber and metal stair); replacement of staircases to the basement at front and rear lightwells; addition of French doors in the west wall at basement level; relaying of clay tiles to the outer slope area of the roof and internal works including the removal of non-original partitions in vault area; demolition of non-original partition walls and finishes to first floor level; alterations to staircase balustrade at basement level.

  Decided 5 May 2016 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2015/4560/L Granted

  40 Great James Street London WC1N 3HB

  Demolition of modern kitchenette in rear courtyard area; creation of roof terrace (with timber and metal stair); replacement of staircases to the basement at front and rear lightwells; addition of French doors in the west wall at basement level; relaying of clay tiles to the outer slope area of the roof and internal works including the removal of non-original partitions in vault area; demolition of non-original partition walls and finishes to first floor level; alterations to staircase balustrade at basement level.

  Decided 20 Jan 2016 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2015/3885/P Granted

  40 Great James Street London WC1N 3HB

  Demolition of modern kitchenette in rear courtyard area; creation of roof terrace (with timber and metal staircase); replacement of staircases to the basement at front and rear lightwells; addition of French doors in the west wall at basement level; relaying of clay tiles to the outer slope area of the roof.

  Decided 20 Jan 2016 Full applications

1. 14 Aug 2018

   Received by Camden

2. 25 Sep 2018

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 13 Dec 2018

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

5. 21 Sep 2026

   Status changed to FINAL DECISION

   Previously Final Decision.

• 2017/1789/L Granted

  40 Great James Street London WC1N 3HB

  Internal and external works to the listed building including insertion of servicing rooms within front vaults, underfloor heating installed within new slab within basement, demolition of walls and bridge area to the rear and creation of a rear courtyard area with winter garden and ground floor rear extension, insertion of air source heat pumps (ASHP), gas fires, new partition wall and door at second floor level, external service riser and plant (condenser units) at roof level.

  Decided 11 Jul 2017 Heritage and listed buildings

Camden granted permission on 13 December 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 40 Great James Street London WC1N 3HB

  2018/5980/L Submitted 5 Dec 2018 50 yards away

  Discharge of condition 6F of listed building consent 2017/1789/L

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings 5 docs

• 40 Great James Street London WC1N 3HB

  2017/1789/L 50 yards away

  Internal and external works to the listed building including insertion of servicing rooms within front vaults, underfloor heating installed within new slab within basement, demolition of walls and bridge area to the rear and creation of a rear courtyard area with winter garden and ground floor rear extension, insertion of air source heat pumps (ASHP), gas fires, new partition wall and door at second floor level, external service riser and plant (condenser units) at roof level.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition

• 40 Great James Street London WC1N 3HB

  2017/1704/P 50 yards away

  Demolition of walls and bridge area to the rear and creation of a rear courtyard area with winter garden and ground floor rear extension, creation of first floor and fourth floor terraces, external service riser, plant (condenser units) at roof level and amalgamation of second and third floor flats into a two bed self-contained flat (C3).

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension +1

• 40 Great James Street Camden London WC1N 3HB

  2016/1268/L 50 yards away

  Details pursuant to condition 7 (windows) of Listed Building Consent 2015/4560/L dated 20/01/16 for demolition of modern kitchenette in rear courtyard area; creation of roof terrace (with timber and metal stair); replacement of staircases to the basement at front and rear lightwells; addition of French doors in the west wall at basement level; relaying of clay tiles to the outer slope area of the roof and internal works including the removal of non-original partitions in vault area; demolition of non-original partition walls and finishes to first floor level; alterations to staircase balustrade at basement level.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition Windows or glazing

• 40 Great James Street London WC1N 3HB

  2015/4560/L 50 yards away

  Demolition of modern kitchenette in rear courtyard area; creation of roof terrace (with timber and metal stair); replacement of staircases to the basement at front and rear lightwells; addition of French doors in the west wall at basement level; relaying of clay tiles to the outer slope area of the roof and internal works including the removal of non-original partitions in vault area; demolition of non-original partition walls and finishes to first floor level; alterations to staircase balustrade at basement level.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition Windows or glazing

• 40 Great James Street London WC1N 3HB

  2015/3885/P 50 yards away

  Demolition of modern kitchenette in rear courtyard area; creation of roof terrace (with timber and metal staircase); replacement of staircases to the basement at front and rear lightwells; addition of French doors in the west wall at basement level; relaying of clay tiles to the outer slope area of the roof.

  Granted Full applications Demolition Windows or glazing

• 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