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

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

• 2018/6045/P Granted

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

  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.

  Decided 25 Jun 2019 Amendments
• 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

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

4. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

5. 17 Sep 2026

   Status changed to FINAL DECISION

   Previously Final Decision.

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.

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

  2018/6045/P Submitted 10 Dec 2018 50 yards away

  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.

  Granted Amendments Extension Demolition 39 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

• 2026/1141/L Granted

  25 John Street London WC1N 2BS

  Internal and external alterations to partition layout at basement, supporting structures and external ground level, and alterations to design of conservatory, windows and doors granted under listed building consent 2024/0338/L dated 06/08/2024.

  Received 26 Mar, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2025/1781/L Granted

  Frognal Rise House Lower Terrace London NW3 6RE

  Demolition of existing garage and interlinking gallery and replacement with new garage and garden room with link, new basement floor below garden, alterations to main house including replacement windows including reinstated oriel window and new French doors to entrance elevation, new roofing to side wing, new portico and replacement door to front elevation, enlargement of existing lightwell, replacement gates and canopy over entrance gate, restorations of boundary treatments, associated internal alterations including partial underpinning works and other minor alterations.

  Received 22 Apr, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/4129/L Awaiting decision

  6 Leverton Street London NW5 2PJ

  Strip out kitchen including floor tiles and replace; replace plumbing and flooring in rear ensuite; replace plumbing in front ensuite and WC; replace internal doors; replace garden wall with metal railing; replace 3 rear windows, 3 rear elevation side windows, 1 rear door and 1 rear elevation side door with double-glazed crittal windows and doors; remove 2 rear windows; render rear elevation brickwork; and associated works.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/1686/L Granted

  Flat Ground and 1st Floor and Flat 2nd and 3rd Floor 14 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR

  External and internal alterations in connection with conversion of two self-contained flats into a single-family dwellinghouse, including new doors at rear ground and second floor level, replacement windows at rear second and third floors level, removal of internal partitions, extending the stair handrail, and replacement internal doors, parquet flooring, skirting, architraves, cornicing, and fittings.

  Received 19 May, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/2202/L Refused

  4 Hampstead Square London NW3 1AB

  Erection of conservatory to front elevation.

  Received 27 May, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings