British Museum 38 Russell Square London WC1B 5DA

1. 16 Aug 2018

   Received by Camden

2. 18 Sep 2018

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 19 Jun 2020

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

5. 21 Sep 2026

   Status changed to FINAL DECISION

   Previously Final Decision.

Camden granted permission on 19 June 2020, 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.

• 42-43 Russell Square London WC1B 5DA

  2018/3851/P Submitted 8 Aug 2018 50 yards away

  External alterations including new external plant and associated screen located at the rear of the property and new doors to the basement vaults in association with the refurbishment of the offices (B1 use).

  Granted Full applications 70 docs

• 41 Russell Square London WC1B 5DA

  2018/3864/P Submitted 9 Aug 2018 50 yards away

  Installation of new external plant and associated screen located at the rear of the property and new doors to the basement vaults in association with refurbishment of offices (B1 use).

  Granted Full applications 40 docs

• 41 Russell Square London WC1B 5DA

  2018/4389/L Submitted 9 Aug 2018 50 yards away

  Installation of new external plant and associated screen located at the rear of the property, new doors to the basement vaults and internal alterations including new openings, new internal risers, and new WC's all in association with refurbishment of offices (B1 use).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• 42-43 Russell Square London London WC1B 5DA

  2018/4391/L Submitted 8 Aug 2018 50 yards away

  External and internal alterations including installation of skylight to rear ground floor, new external plant and associated screen located at the rear of the property and internal alterations including new openings, widening of internal risers, and new WC's as part of the refurbishment of the offices (B1 use).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 1 doc

• 38 Russell Square London WC1B 5DA

  2018/3983/L Submitted 16 Aug 2018 50 yards away

  Installation of an air conditioning unit in the rear courtyard at basement level, alterations to fenestration on the side elevation of the closet wing at basement level, replace of metal stair from basement to ground floor level in the rear courtyard, and installation of two vents in the rear elevation at basement level in the rear courtyard and various internal works all in association with the B1 office use.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 10 docs

• British Museum 38 - 43 Russell Square London WC1B 5DA

  2017/4368/T 50 yards away

  DD - REAR GARDEN: 1 x Horse Chestnut - Fell to ground level/create monolith beneath recent wound - DD

  Granted Trees

• 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