Planning application
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
Works: Demolition
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
Request for scoping opinion under Regulation 15 of the Town and Country Planning Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2017, for proposed development involving the substantial demolition of the Former Royal Free Hospital (with retention of the Alexandra Wing) and Levy Wing buildings and new buildings of up to five and nine storeys (with two basement floors below) to provide the University College London (UCL) Institute of Neurology/Dementia Research Institute within approximately 17,450sqm of medical research floorspace, a related neurological outpatient facility for University College London Hospitals NHS Trust and approximately 13,160sqm of academic floorspace for UCL, along with associated basement; landscaping; highways works; accessible parking bays; public realm; cycle spaces; plant; large vehicle access and servicing.
As published by the council, reference 2018/5715/P
Application record
- Reference
- 2018/5715/P
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- EIA Required
- Decided
- 18 Jan 2019
- Postcode
- WC1X 8LD
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Jan 2019
Decision issued: EIA Required
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22 Jul 2026
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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.
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