The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

This site has had 37 applications since 2010: 32 approved, 0 refused.

• 2026/0928/L Granted

  The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Inclusive access improvements to visitor reception desk in main entrance hall including lowered counter and installation of digital information screen behind counter.

  Decided 22 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2025/5775/L Granted

  The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  External: Alterations to the Ossulston Street north elevation including removal and rebuilding of the external stair adjacent to the pepperpot stair to facilitate basement construction; lifting and re-laying of adjacent travertine paving; removal of a door canopy; alterations to the loading bay louvred opening including partial raising and infilling with re-used bricks; removal and partial replacement of trellis and associated level changes; infilling of redundant door openings; installation of a secure gate to the existing bicycle store; replacement of doors to the loading bay; removal of a non-original door and infilling with re-used bricks; and temporary removal and reinstatement of railings to facilitate fire brigade access. Internal: Removal of set of handles from a Level 1 reading room fire escape door. In conjuction with 2022/1320/L

  Decided 22 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2025/2913/L Granted

  The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Provision and installation of new platform lift adjacent to main reception to improve inclusive access to the entrance hall of the building. Enlargement of existing lift at rear of entrance hall to improve inclusive access to the building.

  Decided 11 Aug 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2024/1848/L Withdrawn

  The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Proposed upgrade to the existing Rooftop telecommunications installation. Proposed removal of 6 x antennas and the installation of 9No. Antennas on proposed tripod support poles, installation of 1No. GPS module, 2No x 300 dishes and associated ancillary works.

  Decided 12 Dec 2024 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2024/1761/P Withdrawn

  The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Proposed upgrade to the existing Rooftop telecommunications installation. Proposed removal of 6 x antennas and the installation of 9No. Antennas on proposed tripod support poles, installation of 1No. GPS module, 2No x 300 dishes and associated ancillary works.

  Decided 12 Dec 2024 Full applications
• 2023/1988/L Granted

  The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Replacement of non-illuminated signage comprising pinned white acrylic lettering to west elevation of Knowledge Centre.

  Decided 6 Jul 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2022/2789/L Granted

  The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Installation of two community noticeboards to existing railings on Ossulston Street site boundary.

  Decided 25 Aug 2022 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2022/1715/P Granted

  The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Erection of marquee structures to provide temporary event space within the British Library piazza for the period of May and June in 2022 and May and June in 2023. (part retrospective).

  Decided 22 Jul 2022 Full applications
• 2021/5617/L Granted

  The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Provision and installation of new platform lift adjacent to main reception to improve inclusive access to the entrance hall of the building. Enlargement of existing lift at rear of entrance hall to improve inclusive access to the building.

  Decided 11 Mar 2022 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2021/4303/P Granted

  The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Installation of laterally mounted photovoltaic and thermal (PVT) collector arrays at the fourth floor and the installation of internal pipework and associated plant at basement level of existing library building.

  Decided 24 Nov 2021 Full applications

1. 22 Nov 2018

   Received by Camden

2. 2 Jan 2019

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 15 Mar 2019

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

5. 17 Sep 2026

   Status changed to FINAL DECISION

   Previously Final Decision.

Camden granted permission on 15 March 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.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Euston Station Forecourt Euston Road London NW1 2RT

  2019/3205/HS2 Submitted 20 Jun 2019 50 yards away

  Heritage Agreement Method Statement for the Recording and Dismantling of the Robert Stephenson Sculpture in Euston Station Forecourt.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 4 docs

• Cambridge House 373-375 Euston Road London NW1 3AR

  2019/3143/P Submitted 18 Jun 2019 50 yards away

  Details of a foundation plan and confirmation that no piling will be taking place, to discharge Condition 10 (piling method statement) of 2017/7079/P dated 13/02/2019 for: Change of use from offices (Class B1a) and car showroom (Sui Generis) to education use (Class D1) and associated works (refurbishment, a two storey extension, lowering of basement and creation of a terrace).

  Granted Full applications Extension 5 docs

• Euston Road London NW1 2FA

  2018/4978/A Submitted 16 Oct 2018 50 yards away

  Temporary display of 6 x non-illuminated double-sided banner signs for the Euston Green Link Route on existing lamp posts for a period of 12 months.

  Granted Advertising 9 docs

• LUL Vent Shaft Euston Road and Gower Street London NW1 1HS

  2020/2878/P 50 yards away

  Erection of steel envelope (cladding) on steel frame fixed onto existing concrete vent shaft (Sui Generis).

  Refused Full applications

• Land at Euston Circus Junction of Tottenham Court Road and Hampstead Road

  2010/6615/P 50 yards away

  Alterations to existing guardrails in connection with the erection of two projecting advertisement units to either side of the Euston underpass.

  Granted Full applications

• Land at Euston Circus Junction of Tottenham Court Road and Hampstead Road

  2010/6613/A 50 yards away

  Display of two illuminated advertisement signs (LED screens) to sides of the Euston underpass.

  Granted

• 2026/3449/L Awaiting decision

  Alexandra & Ainsworth TRA Hall 100 Rowley Way London NW8 0SW

  Reconstuction of roof loggia and roof lantern drainage channel pursuant to planning permission ref 2023/3413/P and listed building consent ref 2023/4012/L granted on 18/12/2024, for various works of roof repair and replacement.

  Received 18 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/3087/L Granted

  205 Albany Street London NW1 4AB

  Installation of a free standing air source heat pump in the rear courtyard. Installation of an innovative, thin and flexible PV panels to the flat section of the roof

  Received 21 Jul, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/4003/L Awaiting decision

  10 Sicilian Avenue London Camden WC1A 2QH

  Internal alterations to ground floor and basement level, including new partitions and mechanical ventillation.

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/4002/L Awaiting decision

  Flat A 4 Rowley Way London NW8 0SF

  Internal refurbishment including replacement of non-original kitchen and bathroom fittings, repair and refinishing of original internal timber joinery, replacement of floor finishes and internal redecoration.

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/3990/L Awaiting decision

  Unison Centre 130 Euston Road London Camden NW1 2AY

  Repair and refurbishment works.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings