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• 2024/1848/L Withdrawn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• 2024/1761/P Withdrawn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. 15 Jul 2019

   Received by Camden

2. 26 Jul 2019

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 15 Oct 2019

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

5. 5 Sep 2026

   Status changed to FINAL DECISION

   Previously Final Decision.

Camden granted permission on 15 October 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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• The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  2019/3432/P Submitted 3 Jul 2019 0m away

  Erection of temporary structures in connection with the temporary use as educational community garden (Class D1) for a period of 3 years (amendment to approved planning permission reference 2018/5663/P, dated 09/01/2019, namely to include additional / altered facilities)

  Granted Full applications 13 docs

• The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  2019/3572/P Submitted 15 Jul 2019 0m away

  Improved inclusive access works from the Piazza to Main Entrance of the British Library; including new ramp, steps, handrails, balustrades and terraces.

  Granted Full applications 17 docs

• The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  2023/1988/L 2m away

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

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• The British Library 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB

  2025/2588/L 2m away

  96% historically approved

  Removal of the existing 6No. Antennas and replacement with 6No. new Antennas, together with associated ancillary works throughout.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

• The British Library 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB

  2025/2495/P 2m away

  91% historically approved

  Removal of the existing 6No. Antennas and replacement with 6No. new Antennas, together with associated ancillary works throughout.

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  2021/4303/P 2m away

  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.

  Granted Full applications

• 2026/0825/L Granted

  88 Frognal London NW3 6XB

  Discharge of condition 4 (a) Plan, elevation and section drawings of all new internal doors at a scale of 1:10 with typical moulding and architrave details at a scale of 1:1. b) Plan, elevation and section drawings, including jambs, head and cill, of all new windows and doors, including garage doors and windows, at a scale of 1:10 with typical glazing bar details at 1:1) of 2025/3436/L (External works comprising demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single-storey ground floor extension; demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement garage; alterations and repairs to roof; repair and minor alterations to building facade; provision of new hard and soft landscaping. Interior works comprising general remodelling works; minor changes to planform and openings; installation of new mechanical and electrical services throughout)

  2 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/2946/L Awaiting decision

  Flat 1, 73 Eton Avenue London NW3 3EU

  Replacement of existing defective rear lean-to conservatory with a new slimline powder-coated aluminium framed conservatory with clear double glazing, on the exact same footprint as existing.

  3 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/3754/L Awaiting decision

  10 Great Ormond Street London Camden WC1N 3RB

  Coversion of 3 flats into 4 and internal alterations to the listed building

  2 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/2194/L Withdrawn

  Dunboyne Road Estate Dunboyne Road London NW3 2YY

  Installation of Air Source and Water Source Heat Pumps in basement car park with associated acoustic and security enclosures; installation of PV Panels on roof of Blocks 1, 2 and 3; removal of existing gas boilers and associated plant; installation of a new estate-wide heating network including Heat Interface Units, radiators, pipework and associated infrastructure to serve Flats 1-71; excavation of trenches and installation of below-ground heating, water and electrical infrastructure; and associated ancillary works.

  29 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/3773/L Awaiting decision

  47 Kelly Street London NW1 8PG

  Replacement of concrete roof tiles with slate roof tiles (Retrospective)

  28 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings