5 Chancery Lane CITY OF LONDON London WC2A 1LG

This site has had 2 applications since 2020: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 2020/3824/P Granted

  5 Chancery Lane CITY OF LONDON London WC2A 1LG

  Observations to the adjoining City of London for alteration and extension, including: substantial demolition of the fifth floor and full demolition of the sixth floor; alterations to the facades at fourth floor level; erection of a new three storey roof extension at fifth to seventh floor levels for office use (Class B1), with a landscaped amenity terrace and plant room at eighth floor level; and other associated works.

  Decided 2 Dec 2020 Full applications

1. 28 Jul 2021

   Decision issued: Withdrawn Decision

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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.

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• 61 - 65 Holborn Viaduct London EC1A 2FD

  2023/0382/P 50 yards away

  Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) of planning permission 21/00781/FULMAJ (dated 02.09.2022) for the variation of condition 63 (approved drawings) to facilitate amendments to the approved scheme including but not limited to: alterations to the Snow Hill elevation and building line; changes to external facing materials; amendment to internal layouts to provide an additional 25 rooms of purpose built student accommodation; changes to the layout of the cultural and community space; and increase in height of balustrades to roof.

  Withdrawn Full applications

• Hill House 1 Little New Street London EC4A 3JR

  2023/4619/P Submitted 26 Oct 2023 50 yards away

  Demolition of existing building above ground with retention of existing basement and piles/ foundations and erection of a mixed use office building comprising two basement levels, lower ground, upper ground and upper ground mezzanine plus 18 upper storeys for the provision of office space (Use Class E), gym/auditorium (Use Class E), flexible office, café/retail (Use Class E), reprovision of existing library (Use Class F1), flexible library/office (Use Class F1/E) and restaurant (Use Class E), discontinuance of the City Walkway, enhanced and enlarged public realm, hard and soft landscaping, highway works, and associated enabling works.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 1 doc

• 309 High Holborn London WC1V 7LU

  2012/0036/A 50 yards away

  Display of 1 x internally illuminated fascia sign and 1 x internally illuminated projecting sign.

  Granted

• 74 Chancery Lane LONDON WC2A 1AD

  2017/3568/P 50 yards away

  Replace window panel with louvres above door on Chancery Lane elevation (Retrospective)

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing

• 74 Chancery Lane London WC2A 1AA

  2019/6000/P 50 yards away

  Installation of 1 air conditioning unit to the rear at first floor level

  Withdrawn Full applications

• 74 Chancery Lane LONDON WC2A 1AD

  2017/3150/P 50 yards away

  Alterations to shopfront and associated planters to Chancery Lane and High Holborn elevations.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing

• 2026/0990/P Refused

  1 Bleeding Heart Yard & 19 Greville Street London EC1N 8SJ

  Change of use from office space and restaurant use (Class E) and members club (Sui Generis) to affordable workspace and restaurant use (Class E) and 1 x residential unit on the third and fourth floors (Class C3). Erection of a two-storey roof extension across 19 Greville Street and 1 Bleeding Heart Yard, including alterations at second-floor level to the interior courtyard elevation, ground-floor fenestration changes, and a roof terrace for the associated residential unit.

  Received 26 Mar, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 2026/3044/P Granted

  London Irish Centre 50-52 Camden Square London NW1 9XB

  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
• 2026/4338/P Awaiting decision

  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
• 2026/3907/P Awaiting decision

  Flat 1 16 Lyndhurst Road London NW3 5NL

  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