The Cochrane Theatre & Old St Martin's College, Theobalds Road, Southampton Row. London. WC1B4AP.

1. 8 Oct 2018

   Received by Camden

2. 30 Oct 2018

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Feb 2019

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

5. 21 Sep 2026

   Status changed to FINAL DECISION

   Previously Final Decision.

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• 2018/5180/L Granted

  The Cochrane Theatre & Old St Martins Art College Theobalds Road/Southampton Row, London. WC1B 4AP.

  Temporary installation of 4 x totems at entrances to Southampton Row and Theobalds Road with 5 x banners, and; vinyl graphic to Cochrane Theatre, from 01/11/18 - 30/11/18 associated to ref: 2018/4832/A.

  Decided 1 Feb 2019 Heritage and listed buildings

Camden granted permission on 1 February 2019, 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.

Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Development Site At Former University Of Westminster Central St Martins College Campus Southampton Row London WC1B 4AF

  2019/1062/L Submitted 22 Feb 2019 50 yards away

  Limited investigation of building fabric to assess condition of structural system.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 15 docs

• Development Site At Former University Of Westminster Central St Martins College Campus Southampton Row London WC1B 4AF

  2019/2210/L Submitted 25 Apr 2019 50 yards away

  MEP Investigation, Fabric Protection and Removal of Modern Fittings

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 4 docs

• The Cochrane Theatre & Old St Martins Art College Theobalds Road/Southampton Row, London. WC1B 4AP.

  2018/5180/L Submitted 24 Oct 2018 50 yards away

  Temporary installation of 4 x totems at entrances to Southampton Row and Theobalds Road with 5 x banners, and; vinyl graphic to Cochrane Theatre, from 01/11/18 - 30/11/18 associated to ref: 2018/4832/A.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 20 docs

• Lethaby Building, Former Cochrane Theatre 12-42 Southampton Row & 1-4 Red Lion Square (Former University Of Westminster Central St Martins Col London WC1B 4AF

  2021/5848/P 50 yards away

  Partial discharge of condition 17 (ground floor structures, foundations and basement method statement to safeguard Crossrail infrastructure) and 18 (method statement to ensure Crossrail construction is not impeded) of planning permission 2020/2470/P granted on 30/10/2020 for 'Redevelopment of the site including refurbishment of the Lethaby Building, partial demolition, external alterations, basement excavations and extensions to the existing buildings to form a hotel (Use Class C1), with flexible ground floor and basement uses including retail/restaurant/drinking establishment (Use Class A1/A3/A4), office (Use Class B1), exhibition and lecture halls (Use Class D1/D2/C1). Bar/restaurant spaces (Use Class A3/A4) at first, and upper floor levels with associated roof terrace. Erection of standalone block comprising a cultural use (Use Class D1) at ground and first floor level with affordable residential housing (Use Class C3) above with provision of balconies, terraces and a roof terrace. Re-instatement of former Orange Street, together with highway improvements, public realm, landscaping, cycling parking, waste storage and other associated works.'

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition

• Development Site At Former University Of Westminster Central St Martins College Campus Southampton Row London WC1B 4AF

  2021/3545/L 50 yards away

  Variation of condition 9 (approved plans) of listed building consent ref 2020/2481/L dated 30/10/2020 (for External refurbishment and restoration including window repair/replacement and installation of secondary glazing, façade stone repairs, repair and reinstatement of roof form, new lift overruns and installation of 2 skylights, internal refurbishment and repair of stair cores, demolition of existing lift shaft, refurbishment and amendments to doors and openings, installation of new mechanical ventilation and service routes, installation of new riser access, removal of modern partitions and installation of new partitions, refurbishment and waterproofing of vaults and other associated works. Works in association with conversion of the Lethaby Building into a hotel with flexible ground floor and basement uses (retail/restaurant/drinking establishment, office, exhibition and lecture halls, along with works to the wider site including erection of standalone block comprising a cultural use at ground and first floor level with affordable residential housing above with provision of balconies, terraces and a roof terrace), NAMELY to reduce the size of the basement.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition Windows or glazing

• Lethaby Building, Former Cochrane Theatre, 12-42 Southampton Row & 1-4 Red Lion Square (Former University Of Westminster Central St Martins College Campus) London WC1B

  2020/2470/P 50 yards away

  Redevelopment of the site including refurbishment of the Lethaby Building, partial demolition, external alterations, basement excavations and extensions to the existing buildings to form a hotel (Use Class C1), with flexible ground floor and basement uses including retail/restaurant/drinking establishment (Use Class A1/A3/A4), office (Use Class B1), exhibition and lecture halls (Use Class D1/D2/C1). Bar/restaurant spaces (Use Class A3/A4) at first, and upper floor levels with associated roof terrace. Erection of standalone block comprising a cultural use (Use Class D1) at ground and first floor level with affordable residential housing (Use Class C3) above with provision of balconies, terraces and a roof terrace. Re-instatement of former Orange Street, together with highway improvements, public realm, landscaping, cycling parking, waste storage and other associated works.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition

• 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