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Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) 16-18 Chenies Street London WC1E 7PA

Granted Camden 2018/6045/P Variation or Removal of Condition(s)

Works: Extension Demolition

Relates to 2015/5759/P

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) and condition 4 (green roof details) of planning permission 2015/5759/P dated 14/08/2018 for the 'demolition of part of rear of 16 and 18 Chenies Street; alterations, extensions (including at basement level) and general refurbishment to 16-18 Chenies Street to create Richard Attenborough Theatre, new refectory, bar and kitchen, library, exhibition space, ancillary offices and student accommodation'; namely, reduction in the number of theatre seats, reduction in student rooms, relocation of green roof, creation of basement extensions, access ramp and associated internal and external alterations.

As published by the council, reference 2018/6045/P

Application record

Reference
2018/6045/P
Type
Variation or Removal of Condition(s)
Status
Granted As published: FINAL DECISION
Decision
Granted As published: Granted Subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement
Received
10 Dec 2018
Validated
11 Dec 2018
Decided
25 Jun 2019
Ward
Bloomsbury (Pre May 2022)
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
WC1E 7PA

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 3 applications since 2018: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2018/6047/L Granted

    Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) 16-18 Chenies Street London WC1E 7PA

    Part demolition of stage block to Drill Hall. Erection of rear extensions, alterations and general refurbishment to 16 Chenies Street to create 268 seat Richard Attenborough Theatre and library including new mezzanine floor and basement excavation and new access ramp.

    Decided 25 Jun 2019 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2015/5759/P Granted

    Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) 16-18 Chenies Street London WC1E 7PA

    Demolition of part of rear of 16 and 18 Chenies Street, alterations, extensions (including at basement level) and general refurbishment to 16-18 Chenies Street to create 300 seat Richard Attenborough Theatre, new refectory, bar and kitchen, library, exhibition space, ancillary offices, 60 bed student accommodation and custodian's flat.

    Decided 14 Aug 2018 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 10 Dec 2018

    Received by Camden

  2. 11 Dec 2018

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 25 Jun 2019

    Decision issued: Granted Subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement

  4. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  5. 17 Sep 2026

    Status changed to FINAL DECISION

    Previously Final Decision.

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • 2015/5759/P Granted

    Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) 16-18 Chenies Street London WC1E 7PA

    Demolition of part of rear of 16 and 18 Chenies Street, alterations, extensions (including at basement level) and general refurbishment to 16-18 Chenies Street to create 300 seat Richard Attenborough Theatre, new refectory, bar and kitchen, library, exhibition space, ancillary offices, 60 bed student accommodation and custodian's flat.

    Decided 14 Aug 2018 Full applications

Documents

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

39 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Camden granted permission on 25 June 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.

About amendment applications

An amendment application makes limited changes to a permission that already exists; anything beyond modest adjustment needs a fresh application. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) 16-18 Chenies Street London WC1E 7PA

    2018/6047/L Submitted 10 Dec 2018 50 yards away

    Part demolition of stage block to Drill Hall. Erection of rear extensions, alterations and general refurbishment to 16 Chenies Street to create 268 seat Richard Attenborough Theatre and library including new mezzanine floor and basement excavation and new access ramp.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition 4 docs

  • The Drill Hall 16 Chenies Street London WC1E 7EX

    2025/2517/L 50 yards away

    Details pursuant to Condition 4 (Windows Condition Survey) of listed building consent 2025/1027/L granted 22/05/2025 for 'internal alterations' including replacement of rear elevation timber joinery.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

  • Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) 16-18 Chenies Street London WC1E 7PA

    2015/5759/P 50 yards away

    Demolition of part of rear of 16 and 18 Chenies Street, alterations, extensions (including at basement level) and general refurbishment to 16-18 Chenies Street to create 300 seat Richard Attenborough Theatre, new refectory, bar and kitchen, library, exhibition space, ancillary offices, 60 bed student accommodation and custodian's flat.

    Granted Full applications Extension Demolition

  • 16-18 Chenies Street London WC1E 7PA

    2015/5984/L 50 yards away

    Part demolition of stage block to Drill Hall. Erection of rear extensions, alterations and general refurbishment to 16 Chenies Street to create 300 seat Richard Attenborough Theatre and library including new mezzanine floor and basement excavation.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition

  • The Drill Hall 16 Chenies Street London WC1E 7EX

    2025/1027/L 50 yards away

    Internal alterations to the planform with new openings through masonry walls and added partitioning at GF, replacement of rear elevation timber joinery, and new internal fire doors.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings

  • Whittington House 19 - 30 Alfred Place London WC1E 7EA

    2012/5108/P 50 yards away

    Change of use of ground floor from wholesale furniture shop (Sui Generis) to offices (Class B1a).

    Withdrawn Full applications

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