61 Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

This site has had 2 applications since 2016: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 2016/2242/P Granted

  61 Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

  The installation of a pole mounted Omni antenna with ancillary equipment at roof level.

  Decided 1 Sep 2016 Full applications

1. 8 Oct 2020

   Decision issued: Withdrawn Decision

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• 2019/2985/P Granted

  Imperial Hotel 61-66 Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

  Reconstruction of ninth-floor level and erection of tenth-floor extension following demolition of existing tenth-floor level plant room; installation of new shopfronts and pavement treatment at front elevation following demolition of existing front structure; revised treatment and landscaping to internal entrance courtyard and associated alterations to hotel building (use C1)

  Decided 28 Nov 2019 Full applications

The applicant withdrew this application before Camden decided it, and is free to submit a revised scheme at any time. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

• 2 x BT telephone kiosks opposite Imperial Hotel Southeast side of Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

  2015/0664/P 50 yards away

  Change of use of 2 x BT telephone boxes to 2 x self-contained retail kiosks (Class A1)

  Granted Full applications

• Imperial Hotel Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

  2013/7194/P 50 yards away

  Alterations to shopfront and extension of existing decking area.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing

• 2 x BT telephone kiosks opposite Imperial Hotel Southeast side of Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

  2015/0974/L 50 yards away

  Removal of telephone equipment in both kiosks, replacement of glass and modification to handle to allow locking

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• Imperial London Hotels Ltd. 61-66 Russell Sqaure London WC1B 5BB

  2014/7469/P 50 yards away

  Replacement of existing single glazed critall windows and secondary glazing with facsimile double glazing, replacement of existing roof waterproofing membrane and cleaning of facade

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing

• 61 GALA CASINO RUSSELL SQUARE LONDON WC1B 5BB

  2011/4592/A 50 yards away

  Display of new internally illuminated lettering to the fascia, canopy and above the entrance doors of a hotel / casino (Class C1 / Sui Generis) including new aluminium cladding to the canopy and door canopy, 10 new up-lights illuminating the façade of the building, a new LED strip-light running under the main canopy and associated internally illuminated lettering and cladding to the Russell Square entrance façade.

  Granted

• IMPERIAL HOTEL 61-66 RUSSELL SQUARE LONDON WC1B 5BB

  2023/1052/A 50 yards away

  Erection of a decorative scaffold shroud wrap printed onto PVC comprising a 1:1 image of the building facade with an inset advertising area measuring 20m x 10m (non-illuminated) for a temporary period until 31st December 2024.

  Granted

• 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