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65-69 Holmes Road London NW5 3AN

Refused Camden 2018/4871/P Full Planning Permission

Works: Extension

At appeal, which passes the decision to the national inspectorate. Anyone who commented before is normally able to comment again.

Proposal

Erection of 7th floor extension to facilitate the creation of 42 student accommodation rooms (Sui Generis) to existing student accommodation

As published by the council, reference 2018/4871/P

Application record

Reference
2018/4871/P
Type
Full Planning Permission
Status
Refused As published: APPEAL DECIDED
Decision
Refused
Received
10 Oct 2018
Validated
12 Oct 2018
Decided
4 Feb 2019
Ward
Kentish Town (Pre May 2022)
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
NW5 3AN

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 13 applications since 2011: 8 approved, 4 refused.

  • 2026/1449/P Awaiting decision

    65 - 69 Holmes Road London NW5 3AN

    Relocation of one existing fire exit door and the installation of an additional fire exit door on the southern (Azania Mews) elevation of the building (retrospective)

    Submitted 14 Apr 2026 Full applications
  • 2025/4241/P Granted

    65 - 69 Holmes Road London NW5 3AN

    Details to discharge Condition 6 (Living Roof) & Condition 7 (Photovoltaic Cells) of Planning reference 2024/0094/P dated 03/10/24 for division of the existing internal double height E(g) office space into two separate storeys to create 8 additional student accommodation rooms.

    Decided 3 Oct 2025 Full applications
  • 2024/0094/P Granted

    65 - 69 Holmes Road London NW5 3AN

    Division of the existing internal double height E(g) office space into two separate storeys to create 8 additional student accommodation rooms.

    Decided 3 Oct 2024 Full applications
  • 2024/0890/P Granted

    65 - 69 Holmes Road London NW5 3AN

    Details pursuant to Condtion 4 (Cycle parking) of planning permission ref: 2020/3698/P dated 13 September 2023 for the Change of use of warehouse space (Use Class B8) to office/light industrial/research and development [Use Class E(g)], including the installation of a mezzanine basement level over a part of the double height warehouse space in order to create additional space for Class E(g)(i-iii) use and external works including replacing roller shutters with curtain wall glazing and introducing blind windows at first floor level.

    Decided 4 Apr 2024 Full applications
  • 2020/2406/P Refused

    65-69 Holmes Road London NW5 3AN

    Erection of 7th of roof extension to facilitate the creation of 27 student accommodation rooms (Sui Generis) to existing student accommodation

    Decided 1 Sep 2020 Full applications
  • 2018/4877/P Granted

    65-69 Holmes Road London NW5 3AN

    The formation of a mezzanine floor (at basement level) to provide study rooms, admininstration, storage areas, kitchen and gym facilities within the student area of the building (partially retrospective)

    Decided 2 May 2020 Full applications
  • 2016/6245/P Granted

    65-69 Holmes Road London NW5 3AN

    Submission of details to discharge condition 14 (details, calculations, method and design of groundworks) and 22 (appointment of engineer)granted under reference 2013/7130/P dated 06/03/14 for the erection of a part seven, part three storey building (plus two storey basement) to provide student accommodation with 273 units (337 rooms and 439 bed spaces), warehouse (Class B8) at basement and ground floor levels and coffee shop (Class A1) at ground floor level following demolition of existing B8 buildings.

    Decided 3 Mar 2017 Full applications
  • 2016/5269/P Granted

    65-69 Holmes Road London NW5 3AN

    Submission of details to discharge conditions 4 (contamination), 5 (landscaping), 6 (waste), 10 (CHP), 15 (access) and partial discharge of 16 (SuDs) to require the detailed design prior to that element of work, to permission granted under reference 2013/7130/P dated 06/03/14 for the erection of a part seven, part three storey building (plus two storey basement) to provide student accommodation with 273 units (337 rooms and 439 bed spaces), warehouse (Class B8) at basement and ground floor levels and coffee shop (Class A1) at ground floor level following demolition of existing B8 buildings.

    Decided 3 Mar 2017 Full applications
  • 2016/5496/P Granted

    65-69 Holmes Road London NW5 3AN

    Details of the layout, sections, elevation to partially discharge condition 2 (details of plant equipment reserved) of planning permission reference 2013/7130/P dated 06/03/14 for the erection of a part seven, part three storey building (plus two storey basement) to provide student accommodation with 273 units (337 rooms and 439 bed spaces), warehouse (Class B8) at basement and ground floor levels and coffee shop (Class A1) at ground floor level following demolition of existing B8 buildings.

    Decided 30 Dec 2016 Full applications
  • 2013/7130/P Granted

    65- 69 Holmes Road London NW5 3AN

    Erection of part seven, part three storey building above two basement levels to provide student accommodation comprising 273 units (337 rooms and 439 bed spaces) with ancillary facilities (sui generis), warehouse (Class B8) at basement and ground floor levels and coffee shop (Class A1) at ground floor level following demolition of existing B8 buildings.

    Decided 6 Mar 2014 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 10 Oct 2018

    Received by Camden

  2. 12 Oct 2018

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 4 Feb 2019

    Decision issued: Refused

  4. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  5. 21 Sep 2026

    Status changed to APPEAL DECIDED

    Previously Appeal Decided.

Documents

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

58 documents on file for this application

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What happens at appeal

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Nearby applications

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  • 65-67 Holmes Road London NW5 3AN

    2019/1927/A Submitted 10 Apr 2019 50 yards away

    Display of external non-illuminated mural on the side wall of hostel building facing Cathcart Street.

    Granted Advertising 8 docs
  • 65-67 Holmes Road London NW5 3AN

    2019/1818/P Submitted 4 Apr 2019 50 yards away

    Details of mechanical services and noise assessments to partially discharge Condition 2 (details of roof plant equipment) and to discharge conditions 17 (external noise levels) and 18 (acoustic information) of 2013/7130/P dated 06/03/2014 for the erection of a part seven, part three storey building (plus two storey basement) to provide student accommodation with 273 units (337 rooms and 439 bed spaces), warehouse (Class B8) at basement and ground floor levels and coffee shop (Class A1) at ground floor level following demolition of existing B8 buildings.

    Granted Full applications Demolition 6 docs
    Major scheme
  • 65-67 Holmes Road London NW5 3AN

    2018/3886/P Submitted 10 Aug 2018 50 yards away

    Details of a sample panel to discharge Conditions 3 of 2013/7130/P dated 06/03/14 for the erection of a part seven, part three storey building (plus two storey basement) to provide student accommodation with 273 units (337 rooms and 439 bed spaces), warehouse (Class B8) at basement and ground floor levels and coffee shop (Class A1) at ground floor level following demolition of existing B8 buildings.

    Granted Full applications Demolition 6 docs
    Major scheme
  • 65-67 Holmes Road London NW5 3AN

    2018/2086/P Submitted 3 May 2018 50 yards away

    Details of green roofs and bird and bat boxes to discharge conditions 12 and 13 of 2013/7130/P dated 06/03/14 for the erection of a part seven, part three storey building (plus two storey basement) to provide student accommodation with 273 units (337 rooms and 439 bed spaces), warehouse (Class B8) at basement and ground floor levels and coffee shop (Class A1) at ground floor level following demolition of existing B8 buildings.

    Granted Full applications Demolition 9 docs
    Major scheme
  • 65-69 Holmes Road London NW5 3AN

    2018/4877/P Submitted 10 Oct 2018 50 yards away

    The formation of a mezzanine floor (at basement level) to provide study rooms, admininstration, storage areas, kitchen and gym facilities within the student area of the building (partially retrospective)

    Granted Full applications 20 docs
  • 65-67 Holmes Road London NW5 3AN

    2019/3872/A 50 yards away

    Display of 2x internally illuminated hanging signs to front elevation of cafe and student accommodation entrance [part-retrospective]

    Granted

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