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3 New Square London WC2A 3RS

Refused Camden 2018/4199/P Full Planning Permission

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

Installation of 1 x AC unit to internal lightwell at 3rd floor level.

As published by the council, reference 2018/4199/P

Application record

Reference
2018/4199/P
Type
Full Planning Permission
Status
Refused As published: FINAL DECISION
Decision
Refused
Received
31 Aug 2018
Validated
21 Sep 2018
Decided
19 Nov 2018
Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden (Pre May 2022)
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
WC2A 3RS

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 3 applications since 2018: 1 approved, 2 refused.

  • 2020/5977/L Granted

    3 New Square London WC2A 3RS

    Alterations at first floor level.

    Decided 8 Feb 2021 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2018/4598/L Refused

    3 New Square London WC2A 3RS

    Refurbishment of 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors to include alterations to openings, removal of recently installed concrete hearths to fireplaces, installation of wood floor finish, installation of AC, replacement of entrance door and installation of new light fittings. Installation of suspended ceilings and associated indirect strip lights and recessed downlighters, emergency lights and smoke detectors (Retrospective).

    Decided 19 Nov 2018 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 31 Aug 2018

    Received by Camden

  2. 21 Sep 2018

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 19 Nov 2018

    Decision issued: Refused

  4. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  5. 21 Sep 2026

    Status changed to FINAL DECISION

    Previously Final Decision.

Documents

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

14 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

Camden refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About full applications

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Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 3 New Square London WC2A 3RS

    2018/4598/L Submitted 31 Aug 2018 50 yards away

    Refurbishment of 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors to include alterations to openings, removal of recently installed concrete hearths to fireplaces, installation of wood floor finish, installation of AC, replacement of entrance door and installation of new light fittings. Installation of suspended ceilings and associated indirect strip lights and recessed downlighters, emergency lights and smoke detectors (Retrospective).

    Refused Heritage and listed buildings 2 docs
  • 3 New Square London WC2A 3RS

    2020/5977/L 50 yards away

    Alterations at first floor level.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings
  • Offices And Premises At 1st Floor South West 3 New Square London WC2A 3RS

    2020/2407/L 50 yards away

    Internal alterations at first floor to facilitate refurbishment works.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings
  • 60 Carey Street London WC2A 2JB

    2019/0906/L Submitted 15 Feb 2019 50 yards away

    A package of repairs are proposed including repair of the entrance steps and redecoration the property.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs
  • 60 Carey Street London Camden WC2A 2JB

    2025/0515/L 50 yards away

    96% historically approved

    Extension of the existing closet wing at ground up to 2nd floor to provide a new stair and lift; demolition of part of rear extension at ground floor and store rooms at basement level to reinstate external courtyard at basement level; introduction of ramp and stair over courtyard to provide level access from Star Yard and associated changes to door to side elevation and dropped kerb; installation of air source heat pumps at roof level; refurbishment of interior spaces and thermal upgrades to existing windows; and external repairs to historic features.

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition +1
  • 60 Carey Street London WC2A 2JB

    2026/3937/L Submitted 11 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    96% historically approved · decision due ~18 Nov

    Staircase method statement required by condition 5 of listed building consent ref. 2025/0515/L granted 26/09/2025 for the extension of the existing closet wing at ground up to 2nd floor to provide a new stair and lift; demolition of part of rear extension at ground floor and store rooms at basement level to reinstate external courtyard at basement level; introduction of ramp and stair over courtyard to provide level access from Star Yard and associated changes to door to side elevation and dropped kerb; installation of plant at first floor and roof level; refurbishment of interior spaces and thermal upgrades to existing windows; and external repairs to historic features.

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition +1 2 docs

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    Received 26 Mar, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 2026/3044/P Granted

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    Received 20 Jul, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Full applications
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    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
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    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 2026/3907/P Awaiting decision

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    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