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42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

Granted Camden 2020/2209/L Heritage and listed buildings

Works: Windows or glazing

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

Proposal

Minor alterations to the West facing facade of the courtyard for 42 Bedford Square including reverting an existing sash window back into a door and changing two multiple paned fixed windows into opening windows with fixed panes beneath. There are also minor alterations to the link facade to divide up the louvres above the windows to align with the windows.

As published by the council, reference 2020/2209/L

Application record

Reference
2020/2209/L
Category
Heritage and listed buildings
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Granted
Decided
13 Aug 2020
Postcode
WC1B 3DP

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 18 applications since 2012: 13 approved, 5 refused.

  • 2020/1731/P Granted

    42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

    Minor alterations to the West facing facade of the courtyard for 42 Bedford Square including reverting an existing sash window back into a door and changing two multiply paned fixed windows into opening windows with fixed panes beneath. there are also minor alterations to the link fa?ade to divide up the louvres above the windows to align with the windows..

    Decided 2 Jun 2020 Full applications
  • 2019/5985/L Granted

    42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

    Discharge of Part Condition 5) Details of all new doors (Ref: 2017/6975/L) for Internal alterations, reinstatement and repairs at lower ground, ground, first, second and third floor levels to No. 42 Bedford Square.

    Decided 12 Mar 2020 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2017/6975/L Granted

    42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

    Internal alterations, reinstatement and repairs at lower ground, ground, first, second and third floor levels to No. 42 Bedford Square.

    Decided 22 Nov 2018 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2016/5022/L Granted

    42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

    Clearance of condition 4 (2016/3162/L), details of secondary stair from second to third floor

    Decided 25 Oct 2016 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2016/3162/L Granted

    42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

    Minor internal alterations at lower ground floor level, second and third floor levels including an alteration to the design of the secondary staircase from second to third floor and the relocation of the staff kitchen door and link ramp and reinstatement of the rear room at lower ground floor level.

    Decided 23 Aug 2016 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2015/6154/L Granted

    42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

    Discharge of condition 4a (drawings or samples of new railings including finishes, materials and fixing method), 4b (sections including jambs, cills, heads and glazing bar patterns for all new doors and windows) and 4c (materials of front stone steps and main stone staircase) granted under reference 2014/4634/L dated 02/09/14 for works associated with conversion of existing building containing 6 self-contained dwellings (1 x 1 bed flat, 4 x 2 bed flats and 1 x 4 bed maisonette) for use as single family dwellinghouse (Class C3), including erection of two storey infill extension at lower ground floor level to existing link between primary and mews buildings, erection of new flat roof to enclose existing third floor terrace including lift overrun, installation of balustrade around lantern at roof level, removal of existing roof lights and vents, installation of hatch to roof, installation of 3 x air condensers to middle of existing roof, alterations to external steps, alterations to fenestration, installation of two internal lifts, and various internal works to replace and refurbish ceilings, partitions and mouldings to dwelling house.

    Decided 7 Jun 2016 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2015/4222/L Refused

    42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

    Alteration to the design of the secondary staircase from 2nd to 3rd floor and re-configuring the layout at 2nd floor.

    Decided 21 Mar 2016 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2015/6935/L Refused

    42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

    Erection of a glass and metal arbour structure with planting in rear courtyard, and associated replacement of basement level window with door

    Decided 18 Mar 2016 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2015/6464/P Refused

    42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

    Erection of a glass and metal arbour structure with planting in rear courtyard, and associated replacement of basement level window with door

    Decided 18 Mar 2016 Full applications
  • 2016/0867/P Granted

    42 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP

    Details of cycle storage to discharge condition 6 of planning application 2014/4633/P dated 10/02/2015 for: 'Conversion of existing building containing 6 self-contained for use as single family dwellinghouse (Class C3) and associated alterations

    Decided 4 Mar 2016 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 13 Aug 2020

    Decision issued: Granted

  2. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What this grant of permission means

Camden granted permission on 13 August 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 heritage and listed building applications

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

    2016/3162/L 50 yards away

    Minor internal alterations at lower ground floor level, second and third floor levels including an alteration to the design of the secondary staircase from second to third floor and the relocation of the staff kitchen door and link ramp and reinstatement of the rear room at lower ground floor level.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings
  • 42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3HX

    2021/1804/L 50 yards away

    External roof plant re-configuration, replacement of plant and routing services on the roof, proposed combined door entry & CCTV to Main House front entrances and proposed lowering of satellite dish.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings
  • 42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

    2016/5022/L 50 yards away

    Clearance of condition 4 (2016/3162/L), details of secondary stair from second to third floor

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings
  • 42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3HX

    2021/1440/P 50 yards away

    External roof plant re-configuration, replacement of plant and routing services on the roof, proposed combined door entry & CCTV to Main House front entrances and proposed lowering of satellite dish.

    Granted Full applications
  • 42, 42A Bedford Square & 13 Bedford Avenue London WC1B

    2014/4633/P 50 yards away

    Conversion of existing building containing 6 self-contained dwellings (1 x 1 bed flat, 4 x 2 bed flats and 1 x 4 bed maisonette) for use as single family dwellinghouse (Class C3), erection of two storey infill extension at lower ground floor level to existing link between primary and mews buildings, erection of new flat roof to enclose existing third floor terrace including lift overrun, installation of balustrade around lantern at roof level, removal of existing roof lights and vents, installation of hatch to roof, installation of 3 x air condensers to middle of existing roof, alterations to external steps and alterations to fenestration.

    Refused Full applications New dwelling Extension +3
    Domestic
  • 42 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP

    2013/6444/P 50 yards away

    Erection of a two storey extension to the existing link structure, installation of a new dormer, balustrade and 3 condenser units to roof, installation of two internal lifts, creation of two plant rooms, and alterations to fenestration of dwelling house (Class C3).

    Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1
    Domestic

In Camden

  • 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