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Calthorpe Community Garden 258-274 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8LH

Granted Camden 2019/5568/P Full applications

Works: Demolition

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

Proposal

Demolition of existing workshop and portacabin, erection of a replacement temporary workshop and clubhouse, relocation of sports pitch, alterations to vehicular access from Gray's Inn Road, with associated landscaping arrangements.

As published by the council, reference 2019/5568/P

Application record

Reference
2019/5568/P
Category
Full applications
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Granted
Decided
22 Dec 2019
Postcode
WC1X 8LH

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 4 applications since 2019: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2026/3684/06BGP Awaiting decision

    Calthorpe Community Garden 258-274 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8LH

    Details to discharge Biodiversity Net Gain Plan of planning reference 2026/0735/P dated 22/04/26 Alterations to the sunken garden area of Calthorpe Community Garden consisting of a new replacement pedestrian bridge, balustrades and gate, and bridge abutments rebuilt with a new retaining structure, improvements to paths and stepped access to the lower area, new planting creating wildlife habitats, external lighting to paths, steps and bridge, structural repairs to the 4no. main entrance gate post bases, new signage boards either side of the main entrance gate and new metal railings behind.

    Submitted 14 Aug 2026
  • 2026/0884/P Granted

    Calthorpe Community Garden 258-274 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8LH

    Retention of temporary workshop and clubhouse, relocation of sports pitch, alterations to vehicular access from Gray Inn Road, with associated landscaping arrangements previously approved under 2019/5568/P (Retrospective)

    Decided 23 Apr 2026 Full applications
  • 2026/0735/P Granted

    Calthorpe Community Garden 258-274 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8LH

    Alterations to the sunken garden area of Calthorpe Community Garden consisting of a new replacement pedestrian bridge, balustrades and gate, and bridge abutments rebuilt with a new retaining structure, improvements to paths and stepped access to the lower area, new planting creating wildlife habitats, external lighting to paths, steps and bridge, structural repairs to the 4no. main entrance gate post bases, new signage boards either side of the main entrance gate and new metal railings behind.

    Decided 22 Apr 2026 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 22 Dec 2019

    Decision issued: Granted

  2. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

  • 2026/0884/P Granted

    Calthorpe Community Garden 258-274 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8LH

    Retention of temporary workshop and clubhouse, relocation of sports pitch, alterations to vehicular access from Gray Inn Road, with associated landscaping arrangements previously approved under 2019/5568/P (Retrospective)

    Decided 23 Apr 2026 Full applications

What this grant of permission means

Camden granted permission on 22 December 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 full applications

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • Calthorpe Community Garden 258-274 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8LH

    2026/3684/06BGP Submitted 14 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    94% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

    Details to discharge Biodiversity Net Gain Plan of planning reference 2026/0735/P dated 22/04/26 Alterations to the sunken garden area of Calthorpe Community Garden consisting of a new replacement pedestrian bridge, balustrades and gate, and bridge abutments rebuilt with a new retaining structure, improvements to paths and stepped access to the lower area, new planting creating wildlife habitats, external lighting to paths, steps and bridge, structural repairs to the 4no. main entrance gate post bases, new signage boards either side of the main entrance gate and new metal railings behind.

    Awaiting decision 5 docs
  • Advertising hoarding adjacent to 258-274 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8LH

    2018/5946/A 50 yards away

    Display of an internally illuminated LED digital display billboard measuring 6m x 3m and 2.5m above ground level on Gray's Inn Road opposite Heathcote Street.

    Withdrawn
  • Calthorpe Community Garden 258-274 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8LH

    2026/0884/P Submitted 5 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Retention of temporary workshop and clubhouse, relocation of sports pitch, alterations to vehicular access from Gray Inn Road, with associated landscaping arrangements previously approved under 2019/5568/P (Retrospective)

    Granted Full applications 8 docs
  • 258-274 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8LH

    2026/2758/P Submitted 2 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    91% historically approved · decision due ~10 Nov

    Change of use from Volunteers space/storage to mixed use retail/café and Volunteers space (Sui Generis). Refurbishment and/or replacement of roof, fenestration and facades. Installation of ramp and steps. Landscaping alterations.

    Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 9 docs
  • 258-274 Gray's Inn Road London Camden WC1X 8LH

    2025/1990/P 50 yards away

    Installation of a permanent public artwork (The Mary Woolaston and the Healing Well sculpture).

    Granted Full applications
  • 258 - 274 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8LH

    2025/2974/T 50 yards away

    IN GROUNDS SEE PLAN: 1 x Oak (T1) - Reduce crown by 2m due to lean/overhang of adjacent property. 1 x ash (T2) - Fell to ground level. 4 x Field Maples (T3) - Reduce lateral branches by 2m - 3m to boundary with neighbouring properties. 1 x Whitebeam (T5) - Reduce to previous reduction points (2m - 2.5m branch removal). 1 x Plum (T6) - Reduce by 2m - 3m (back to previous points). Lift by 1m - 2m. 1 x Catalpa (T7) - Reduce 2m - 3m. 1 x Silver Lime (T8) - Crown lift 3m - 4m. 1 x Crab Apple (T9) - Remove damaged branch growing towards bridge. 1 x Gleditsia (T10) - Crown lift to 6m from ground level. 1 x Gleditsia (T11) - Crown lift to 6m from ground level. Prune clear of adjacent building by 2m - 3m. 1 x Gleditsia (T12) - Crown lift to 6m from ground level. 3 x Limes (T13 14 15) - Crown lift to 7m from ground level. 2 x Limes (T16, 17) - Pollard to previous points of pollarding at 5m - 6m from ground level. 1 x Portugal Laurel (T18) - Remove diseased stem closest to railing. 1 x Lime (T19) - Crown lift to 7m from ground level. 1 x Cherry Plum (T20) - Crown lift by 2m. Thin out by removal of internal epicormic growth. 1 x Holly (T21) - Reduce height by 2m - 3m (back to previous points). Crown lift to 4m from ground level.

    Granted Trees

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    Received 17 Jul, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
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    Received 27 Aug, published by the council 5 Sep 2026 Full applications
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    Received 9 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 2025/2002/P Granted

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    Received 19 Aug, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Full applications