Eastman Dental Hospital Site and Buildings (including the former Royal Free Hospital, the Eastman Dental Clinic, and the Levy Wing), located at 256 Gray's Inn Road WC1X 8LD

1. 15 Nov 2018

   Received by Camden

2. 21 Nov 2018

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 18 Jan 2019

   Decision issued: EIA Required

4. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

5. 17 Sep 2026

   Status changed to FINAL DECISION

   Previously Final Decision.

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• 2020/1894/P Granted

  283 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8QF

  Non-Material Amendment to facilitate minor change (raising the side parapet) to drawings granted under reference 2018/5715/P dated 24/06/19 for change of use of 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors from Class A2 use to create 2no. residential units 1 x 1 bed & 1 x 2 bed (Use Class C3) together with extensions and alterations including mansard roof extension with 2 front dormers, rear extension, roof terrace to the rear of 2nd floor, infill of ground floor light well, and shopfront alterations.

  Decided 19 Jan 2021 Full applications

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• Eastman Dental Hospital Site and Buildings (including the Former Royal Free Hospital, the Eastman Dental Clinic, and the Levy Wing), located at 256 Gray's Inn Road WC1X 8LD and Frances Gardner House, Wren Street, Gray's Inn Road WC1X 0HD

  2019/2880/L Submitted 3 Jun 2019 50 yards away

  Alterations to the listed Eastman Dental Clinic and associated works, including the part rebuilding of the northern façade; replacement windows; new plant; works to the courtyard and associated external and internal alterations with its conversion to education use (Use Class D1). Works to the building associated with demolition of attached structures at the Former Royal Free Hospital and Levy Wing. Relocation of the listed Riddell Memorial Fountain from the courtyard of the Former Royal Free Hospital to the courtyard of the Eastman Dental Clinic. Alterations are in association with the partial redevelopment of Eastman Dental Hospital Site and Buildings, including to the Former Royal Free Hospital (partial demolition, extensions and a new building to provide a dementia and neurology research facility; the Levy Wing (substantial demolition and erection of up to 7 storey building to provide education space and landscaping, new public spaces, access and connections.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition +1 45 docs

• Eastman Dental Hospital Site and Buildings (including the Former Royal Free Hospital the Eastman Dental Clinic and the Levy Wing) located at 256 Gray's Inn Road WC1X 8LD and Frances Gardner House, Wren Street, Gray's Inn Road WC1X 0HD

  2019/2879/P Submitted 3 Jun 2019 50 yards away

  Partial redevelopment of the site, including to the former Royal Free Hospital (Plot 1); Eastman Dental Clinic (Plot 2); Levy Wing (Plot 3); Frances Gardner House and the Riddell Memorial Fountain within the courtyard of the former Royal Free Hospital, to create approximately 23,861sqm of medical research, outpatient facility and academic (Use Class D1) floorspace. Former Royal Free Hospital: demolition of the New, Sussex and Victoria Wings (with retention of the Alexandra Wing); single storey extensions and reinstatement of southern pediment on Alexandra Wing; erection of five storey building (plus two storeys of plant and two storeys of basement) to the rear of the Alexandra Wing, including plant, terraces, flues, to provide a dementia and neurology research facility. Eastman Dental Clinic: alterations to the listed building including the part rebuilding of the northern façade and new entrance; replacement windows; new plant; works to the courtyard and associated external and internal alterations associated with its conversion to education use. Levy Wing: substantial demolition of the building and erection of a part 4, part 7 storey building (plus two storey basement, including plant and external amenity spaces), to provide education space. Frances Gardner House: installation of photovoltaic panels on the roof and landscaping works to the courtyard. Riddell Memorial Fountain: relocation of the listed fountain from the courtyard of the former Royal Free Hospital to the courtyard of the Eastman Dental Clinic. Associated landscaping arrangements including the creation of a new public square, other public spaces and routes, and pedestrian connections to Gray's Inn Road, St Andrew's Gardens, Cubitt Street and Langton Close. Associated transport and servicing arrangements including cycle parking, parking and a new servicing ramp. THIS APPLICATION IS ACCOMPANIED BY AN ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1 153 docs
  Small domestic

• Eastman Dental Hospital 256 Gray's In Road London WC1X 8LD

  2024/5567/P 50 yards away

  Non-material amendment to planning permission reference 2019/2879/P dated 10/03/2020 (as amended by 2020/5791/P dated 21/06/2021 and 2021/1809/P dated 18/04/2023) for: Partial redevelopment of the site to create medical research, outpatient facility and academic floorspace) changes include increasing the number of patient parking bays to two

  Granted Full applications

• Ucl Eastman Dental Hospital And Institute 256 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8LD

  2024/0736/A Submitted 25 Mar 2024 50 yards away

  Display of a free standing double sided digital screen adjacent to bus stop.

  Granted Advertising 7 docs

• Eastman Dental Hospital 256 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8LD

  2024/3224/L 50 yards away

  Discharge of parts a, b, c and d of condition 4 granted under planning reference 2019/2880/L dated 10/03/2020 relating to materials.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• Eastman Dental Hospital Site and Buildings (including the Former Royal Free Hospital the Eastman Dental Clinic and the Levy Wing) located at 256 Gray's Inn Road WC1X 8LD and Frances Gardner House, Wren Street, Gray's Inn Road WC1X 0HD

  2020/5791/P 50 yards away

  Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) granted under Planing Application reference 2019/2879/P dated 10/03/20 (for: Partial redevelopment of the site to create medical research, outpatient facility and academic floorspace); CHANGES include rear and front extensions to the basement of Plot 1; significant extension of the Plot 3 basement at both level B1 and level B2 to provide two lecture theatres (net additional 852sqm GIA floorspace); additional plant and servicing equipment. This application is accompanied by an addendum to the original Environmental Statement.

  Granted Full applications Extension

• 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