1-5 Kings Cross Bridge, 281 Pentonville Road and 368 Grays Inn Road London N1 9NW

This site has had 6 applications since 2014: 5 approved, 0 refused.

• 2019/5980/P Withdrawn

  1-5 Kings Cross Bridge, 281 Pentonville Road and 368 Grays Inn Road London N1 9NW

  Details of condition 13 (refuse) of permission ref: 2017/1206/P dated 15/08/2017 (for variation to original permission 2014/0371/P dated 26/08/2014 for erection of a three storey building comprising retail/restaurant (Class A1/A3) at ground floor and office (Class B1a) at first and second floors and roof top plant).

  Decided 1 Nov 2024 Full applications
• 2021/5703/P Granted

  1-5 Kings Cross Bridge, 281 Pentonville Road and 368 Grays Inn Road London N1 9NW

  Use of the ground floor unit as a commercial, business and service use (Class E)

  Decided 14 Feb 2022 Full applications
• 2018/0417/P Granted

  1-5 Kings Cross Bridge, 281 Pentonville Road and 368 Grays Inn Road London N1 9NW

  Details of design and method statement for all foundations and other development proposed below ground level pursuant to planning condition 3 of permission ref: 2017/1206/P dated 15/08/2017 (Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission reference: 2014/0371/P dated 26/08/2014 (for the erection of a three storey building comprising retail/restaurant (Class A1/A3) at ground floor and office (Class B1a) at first and second floors and roof top plant, following demolition of existing building) to amend the access from street to basement levels; raise the ground floor slab to allow access to underground tunnels; provision of basement services (cycle/refuse storage); alterations to upper floor layout; infill of approved void between first and second floor levels; provision of a full length facade to the ground floor elevation facing Kings Cross Bridge; revised materials for office entrance on Grays Inn Road and an increase in the height of approved plant screen, and Variation of Condition 3 (method statement) to allow some above ground development to commence prior to the submission/approval of the method statement for development proposed below ground level).

  Decided 12 Mar 2018 Full applications
• 2017/1206/P Granted

  1-5 Kings Cross Bridge, 281 Pentonville Road and 368 Grays Inn Road London N1 9NW

  Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission reference: 2014/0371/P dated 26/08/2014 (for the erection of a three storey building comprising retail/restaurant (Class A1/A3) at ground floor and office (Class B1a) at first and second floors and roof top plant, following demolition of existing building) to amend the access from street to basement levels; raise the ground floor slab to allow access to underground tunnels; provision of basement services (cycle/refuse storage); alterations to upper floor layout; infill of approved void between first and second floor levels; provision of a full length facade to the ground floor elevation facing Kings Cross Bridge; revised materials for office entrance on Grays Inn Road and an increase in the height of approved plant screen, and Variation of Condition 3 (method statement) to allow some above ground development to commence prior to the submission/approval of the method statement for development proposed below ground level.

  Decided 15 Aug 2017 Full applications
• 2014/0371/P Granted

  1-5 Kings Cross Bridge 281 Pentonville road and 368 Grays Inn Road London N1 9NW

  Erection of three storey building comprising retail/restaurant (Class A1/A3) at ground floor and office (Class B1a) at first and second floors and roof top plant, following demolition of existing building.

  Decided 26 Aug 2014 Full applications

1. 20 Nov 2018

   Received by Camden

2. 11 Dec 2018

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Dec 2018

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

5. 17 Sep 2026

   Status changed to FINAL DECISION

   Previously Final Decision.

• 2017/1206/P Granted

  1-5 Kings Cross Bridge, 281 Pentonville Road and 368 Grays Inn Road London N1 9NW

  Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission reference: 2014/0371/P dated 26/08/2014 (for the erection of a three storey building comprising retail/restaurant (Class A1/A3) at ground floor and office (Class B1a) at first and second floors and roof top plant, following demolition of existing building) to amend the access from street to basement levels; raise the ground floor slab to allow access to underground tunnels; provision of basement services (cycle/refuse storage); alterations to upper floor layout; infill of approved void between first and second floor levels; provision of a full length facade to the ground floor elevation facing Kings Cross Bridge; revised materials for office entrance on Grays Inn Road and an increase in the height of approved plant screen, and Variation of Condition 3 (method statement) to allow some above ground development to commence prior to the submission/approval of the method statement for development proposed below ground level.

  Decided 15 Aug 2017 Full applications

Camden granted permission on 21 December 2018, 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.

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• 139 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8UB

  2013/5684/L 50 yards away

  Replacement of all existing timber sash windows with new multi-pane timber sash windows incorporating acoustic glass, replacement of windows to rear extension with new timber framed double glazed windows, and replacement of existing timber framed doors with new timber and glass doors to match existing (rear elevation doors to be double glazed).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing

• 285 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8QF

  2014/7442/P 50 yards away

  Retention of externally illuminated fascia sign on front elevation.

  Granted Full applications

• Headland House 308 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8DP

  2015/2981/A 50 yards away

  1 x external street signage on the building along Acton Street elevation in non-illuminated polyester powder coated aluminium with colour to match entrance reveal and replace existing signage.

  Withdrawn

• Footway adjacent to 24-32 Grays Inn Road London WC1X 8HR

  2026/0340/P Submitted 28 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Installation of Santander Cycle docking station and terminal.

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• Along Gray's Inn Road LONDON WC1X

  2016/4471/A 50 yards away

  Display of 14 x double sided non-illuminated PVC banners to existing lamp posts.

  Granted

• Calthorpe Arms 252 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8JR

  2024/0052/L Submitted 16 Oct 2023 50 yards away

  Erection of two-storey infill extension at rear; reconfigurations to internal floor plan at all levels; and associated internal and external works.

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings Extension 3 docs

• 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