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Planning application

171 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8UE

Granted Camden 2020/2135/P Full applications

Works: Windows or glazing

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

Proposal

Alterations to facades including enlargement of window openings at ground floor level along Gray's Inn Road, replacement window frames, addition of string course above ground floor, replacement of entrance doors and new canopy cladding

As published by the council, reference 2020/2135/P

Application record

Reference
2020/2135/P
Category
Full applications
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Granted
Decided
27 Jul 2020
Postcode
WC1X 8UE

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 9 applications since 2018: 8 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2025/2087/A Granted

    171 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8UE

    Display of internally illuminated (halo-lit) fascia sign lettering on front entrance canopy and aluminium plaque sign on front elevation wall.

    Decided 23 Aug 2025
  • 2021/5069/P Granted

    171 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8UE

    Non-material amendment for retention of existing window openings at ground floor level pursuant to permission 2020/2135/P

    Decided 23 Nov 2021 Full applications
  • 2020/2873/P Granted

    171 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8UE

    Details required by condition 3 (materials) of planning permission 2019/3274/P dated 18/11/2019 (for the erection of extensions at 1st, 3rd and 4th floor levels to create 197sqm (Use Class B1) office space; Minor alterations to facade; Replacement front entrance doors; Relocation of 2 x air conditioning units from 1st to 2nd floor level)

    Decided 21 Sep 2020 Full applications
  • 2020/0555/P Granted

    171 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8UE

    Amendment to rooftop lift overrun location as approved by planning permission 2019/3274/P granted 18 November 2019 for erection of extensions at 1st, 3rd and 4th floor levels to create 197sqm (Use Class B1) office space; Minor alterations to facade; Replacement front entrance doors; relocation of 2 x air conditioning units from 1st to 2nd floor level

    Decided 2 Apr 2020 Full applications
  • 2019/5827/T Granted

    171 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8UE

    FRONT GARDEN: 1 x London Plane (T1) - Reduce overhanging canopy to clear building footprint by approx. 1m.

    Decided 20 Jan 2020 Trees
  • 2019/3274/P Granted

    171 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8UE

    Erection of extensions at 1st, 3rd and 4th floor levels to create 197sqm (Use Class B1) office space; Minor alterations to facade; Replacement front entrance doors; Relocation of 2 x air conditioning units from 1st to 2nd floor level

    Decided 18 Nov 2019 Full applications
  • 2018/2725/P Granted

    171 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8UE

    Erection of 3rd floor roof extension to provide 100sqm (B1) office space

    Decided 10 Sep 2018 Full applications
  • 2025/3322/P Awaiting decision

    171 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8UE

    Creation of a roof terrace at main roof level with installation of perimeter glass balustrade and composite privacy screen to rear

    Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 27 Jul 2020

    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:

  • 2021/5069/P Granted

    171 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8UE

    Non-material amendment for retention of existing window openings at ground floor level pursuant to permission 2020/2135/P

    Decided 23 Nov 2021 Full applications

What this grant of permission means

Camden granted permission on 27 July 2020, 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

  • Ucl Eastman Dental Hospital And Institute 256 Gray's Inn Road London Camden WC1X 8LD

    2023/0590/P 50 yards away

    Details of Condition 15 (Privacy Measures) granted under planning reference 2019/2879/P dated 10/03/2020 for Partial redevelopment of the site, including to the former Royal Free Hospital (Plot 1); Eastman Dental Clinic (Plot 2); Levy Wing (Plot 3); Frances Gardner House and the Riddell Memorial Fountain within the courtyard of the former Royal Free Hospital, to create approximately 23,861sqm of medical research, outpatient facility and academic (Use Class D1) floorspace. Former Royal Free Hospital: demolition of the New, Sussex and Victoria Wings (with retention of the Alexandra Wing); single storey extensions and reinstatement of southern pediment on Alexandra Wing; erection of five storey building (plus two storeys of plant and two storeys of basement) to the rear of the Alexandra Wing, including plant, terraces, flues, to provide a dementia and neurology research facility. Eastman Dental Clinic: alterations to the listed building including the part rebuilding of the northern fa??ade and new entrance; replacement windows; new plant; works to the courtyard and associated external and internal alterations associated with its conversion to education use. Levy Wing: substantial demolition of the building and erection of a part 4, part 7 storey building (plus two storey basement, including plant and external amenity spaces), to provide education space. Frances Gardner House: installation of photovoltaic panels on the roof and landscaping works to the courtyard. Riddell Memorial Fountain: relocation of the listed fountain from the courtyard of the former Royal Free Hospital to the courtyard of the Eastman Dental Clinic. Associated landscaping arrangements including the creation of a new public square, other public spaces and routes, and pedestrian connections to Gray's Inn Road, St Andrew's Gardens, Cubitt Street and Langton Close. Associated transport and servicing arrangements including cycle parking, parking and a new servicing ramp.

    Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1
    Small domestic
  • Acorn House 314-320 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8DP

    2023/1343/P 50 yards away

    Details of a Site Investigation and Remediation Scheme required by part condition 25 of planning permission ref: 2020/3880/P granted 01/11/2021 (for the redevelopment of Acorn House as a part 6, part 10 storey mixed-use building with 33 affordable homes (with external playspace at level 6, a community room and terrace at level 9), affordable office space and retail unit at ground and basement level; together with cycle parking facilities and associated ancillary uses.)

    Granted Full applications
  • UCL Eastman Dental Hospital 259 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8LD

    2022/3219/P 50 yards away

    Partial discharge of Condition 29 (details of PVs for Plot 1 and Francis Gardner House) granted under reference 2019/2879/P dated 10/03/2020 for Partial redevelopment of the site, including to the former Royal Free Hospital (Plot 1); Eastman Dental Clinic (Plot 2); Levy Wing (Plot 3); Frances Gardner House and the Riddell Memorial Fountain within the courtyard of the former Royal Free Hospital, to create approximately 23,861sqm of medical research, outpatient facility and academic (Use Class D1) floorspace. Former Royal Free Hospital: demolition of the New, Sussex and Victoria Wings (with retention of the Alexandra Wing); single storey extensions and reinstatement of southern pediment on Alexandra Wing; erection of five storey building (plus two storeys of plant and two storeys of basement) to the rear of the Alexandra Wing, including plant, terraces, flues, to provide a dementia and neurology research facility. Eastman Dental Clinic: alterations to the listed building including the part rebuilding of the northern facade and new entrance; replacement windows; new plant; works to the courtyard and associated external and internal alterations associated with its conversion to education use. Levy Wing: substantial demolition of the building and erection of a part 4, part 7 storey building (plus two storey basement, including plant and external amenity spaces), to provide education space. Frances Gardner House: installation of photovoltaic panels on the roof and landscaping works to the courtyard. Riddell Memorial Fountain: relocation of the listed fountain from the courtyard of the former Royal Free Hospital to the courtyard of the Eastman Dental Clinic. Associated landscaping arrangements including the creation of a new public square, other public spaces and routes, and pedestrian connections to Gray's Inn Road, St Andrew's Gardens, Cubitt Street and Langton Close. Associated transport and servicing arrangements including cycle parking, parking and a new servicing ram

    Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1
    Small domestic
  • UCL Eastman Dental Hospital 259 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8LD

    2022/3221/P 50 yards away

    Details pursuant to condition 39 (part) (gas boilers flues and generators for Plot 1) of planning permission 2019/2879/P dated 10/03/20 for 'Partial redevelopment of the site, including to the former Royal Free Hospital (Plot 1); Eastman Dental Clinic (Plot 2); Levy Wing (Plot 3); Frances Gardner House and the Riddell Memorial Fountain within the courtyard of the former Royal Free Hospital, to create approximately 23,861sqm of medical research, outpatient facility and academic (Use Class D1) floorspace. Former Royal Free Hospital: demolition of the New, Sussex and Victoria Wings (with retention of the Alexandra Wing); single storey extensions and reinstatement of southern pediment on Alexandra Wing; erection of five storey building (plus two storeys of plant and two storeys of basement) to the rear of the Alexandra Wing, including plant, terraces, flues, to provide a dementia and neurology research facility. Eastman Dental Clinic: alterations to the listed building including the part rebuilding of the northern facade and new entrance; replacement windows; new plant; works to the courtyard and associated external and internal alterations associated with its conversion to education use. Levy Wing: substantial demolition of the building and erection of a part 4, part 7 storey building (plus two storey basement, including plant and external amenity spaces), to provide education space. Frances Gardner House: installation of photovoltaic panels on the roof and landscaping works to the courtyard. Riddell Memorial Fountain: relocation of the listed fountain from the courtyard of the former Royal Free Hospital to the courtyard of the Eastman Dental Clinic. Associated landscaping arrangements including the creation of a new public square, other public spaces and routes, and pedestrian connections to Gray's Inn Road, St Andrew's Gardens, Cubitt Street and Langton Close. Associated transport and servicing arrangements including cycle parking, parking and a new servicing ramp'.

    Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1
    Small domestic
  • UCL Eastman Dental Hospital 259 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8LD

    2022/3223/P 50 yards away

    Partial discharge of details of Condition 28 (Lighting) granted under planning reference 2019/2879/P dated 10/03/2020 for Partial redevelopment of the site, including to the former Royal Free Hospital (Plot 1); Eastman Dental Clinic (Plot 2); Levy Wing (Plot 3); Frances Gardner House and the Riddell Memorial Fountain within the courtyard of the former Royal Free Hospital, to create approximately 23,861sqm of medical research, outpatient facility and academic (Use Class D1) floorspace. Former Royal Free Hospital: demolition of the New, Sussex and Victoria Wings (with retention of the Alexandra Wing); single storey extensions and reinstatement of southern pediment on Alexandra Wing; erection of five storey building (plus two storeys of plant and two storeys of basement) to the rear of the Alexandra Wing, including plant, terraces, flues, to provide a dementia and neurology research facility. Eastman Dental Clinic: alterations to the listed building including the part rebuilding of the northern facade and new entrance; replacement windows; new plant; works to the courtyard and associated external and internal alterations associated with its conversion to education use. Levy Wing: substantial demolition of the building and erection of a part 4, part 7 storey building (plus two storey basement, including plant and external amenity spaces), to provide education space. Frances Gardner House: installation of photovoltaic panels on the roof and landscaping works to the courtyard. Riddell Memorial Fountain: relocation of the listed fountain from the courtyard of the former Royal Free Hospital to the courtyard of the Eastman Dental Clinic. Associated landscaping arrangements including the creation of a new public square, other public spaces and routes, and pedestrian connections to Gray's Inn Road, St Andrew's Gardens, Cubitt Street and Langton Close. Associated transport and servicing arrangements including cycle parking, parking and a new servicing ramp.

    Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1
    Small domestic
  • UCL Eastman Dental Hospital 259 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8LD

    2022/3227/P 50 yards away

    Details pursuant to condition 42 (part) (mechanical ventilation - Plot 1) of planning permission 2019/2879/P dated 10/03/2020 for 'Partial redevelopment of the site, including to the former Royal Free Hospital (Plot 1); Eastman Dental Clinic (Plot 2); Levy Wing (Plot 3); Frances Gardner House and the Riddell Memorial Fountain within the courtyard of the former Royal Free Hospital, to create approximately 23,861sqm of medical research, outpatient facility and academic (Use Class D1) floorspace. Former Royal Free Hospital: demolition of the New, Sussex and Victoria Wings (with retention of the Alexandra Wing); single storey extensions and reinstatement of southern pediment on Alexandra Wing; erection of five storey building (plus two storeys of plant and two storeys of basement) to the rear of the Alexandra Wing, including plant, terraces, flues, to provide a dementia and neurology research facility. Eastman Dental Clinic: alterations to the listed building including the part rebuilding of the northern fa??ade and new entrance; replacement windows; new plant; works to the courtyard and associated external and internal alterations associated with its conversion to education use. Levy Wing: substantial demolition of the building and erection of a part 4, part 7 storey building (plus two storey basement, including plant and external amenity spaces), to provide education space. Frances Gardner House: installation of photovoltaic panels on the roof and landscaping works to the courtyard. Riddell Memorial Fountain: relocation of the listed fountain from the courtyard of the former Royal Free Hospital to the courtyard of the Eastman Dental Clinic. Associated landscaping arrangements including the creation of a new public square, other public spaces and routes, and pedestrian connections to Gray's Inn Road, St Andrew's Gardens, Cubitt Street and Langton Close. Associated transport and servicing arrangements including cycle parking, parking and a new servicing ramp'.

    Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1
    Small domestic

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    Details to discharge Condition 25 Part A (Air Quality Monitoring) of planning permission ref. 2020/1481/P dated 17/05/24 for 'Redevelopment of site to provide new and reconfigured community centre and ancillary residential accommodation (Class D1/ D2) involving alterations to retained buildings at No's. 50, 51 and 52 Camden Square including replacement of two storey 'link' building; demolition of Murray Street and Murray Mews buildings and replacement with part-three / part-four storey building (plus basement level) with second and third floor terraces and new entrance; associated landscaping and cycle parking'.

    Received 20 Jul, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Full applications
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    32 Willoughby Road London NW3 1RU

    Details to discharge condition 6 (tree protection methods) of planning permission 2025/4186/P granted 13/11/2025 for 'Demolition of existing two storey outrigger and replacement with part two-storey, part single storey rear extension, loft conversion with dormer and roof light to main roof at rear, new windows to flanking wall, replacement of existing windows and installation of a gate and fence to side'.

    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 2026/4141/P Awaiting decision

    24 Endell Street London WC2H 9HQ

    Relocation of three air conditioning condenser units to first floor roof, construction of an acoustic enclosure and other associated works.

    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
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    External renovations to the front of the property, including works to the entry porch, steps, replacment front door, installation of metal railings to boundary wall and paving to front garden and erection of a glass roof to the side passage to create a bike shelter.

    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications