Planning application
Land to the North of the British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB
Works: Extension
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
Request for scoping opinion under Regulation 15 of the Town and Country Planning Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2017, for proposed development involving the creation of commercial space and the extension of the existing British Library and Crossrail 2 works at basement level within approximately 73,000sqm of commercial space; 10,000sqm of new library accommodation and the Alan Turing Institute; 1,700sqm of the replace BLCC and British Library Sound Archive and 5,000sqm of infrastructure located at basement level for Crossrail 2, along with associated basements; landscaping; highways works; parking bays; public realm; cycle spaces; plant; large vehicle access and servicing.
As published by the council, reference 2021/2164/P
Application record
- Reference
- 2021/2164/P
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- EIA Required
- Decided
- 28 Jun 2021
- Postcode
- NW1 2DB
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 21 applications since 2021: 17 approved, 0 refused.
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2026/2958/P Awaiting decision
Land to the North of the British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB
Details pursuant to condition 5 (Piling method statement) of planning permission 2022/1041/P dated 17/07/2024 (for Demolition of the British Library Centre for Conservation, alterations to the British Library and erection of a new building)
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2026/2957/P Awaiting decision
Land to the North of the British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB
Non material amendment to planning permission 2022/1041/P dated 17/07/2024 for: ‘Demolition of the British Library Centre for Conservation, alterations to the British Library and erection of a new building of 12 above-ground storeys and two basement levels for use as library, galleries, learning, business and events spaces (Class F1) and retail and commercial spaces (Class E); provision of internal and external public spaces, landscaping and a community garden; improvement works adjacent to Dangoor Walk; provision of cycle and car parking and servicing facilities including new crossovers; provision of Crossrail 2 infrastructure; means of access; and associated works’. The amendment is to revise the wording condition 6 (Water Main) and discharge the condition.
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2026/2771/P Awaiting decision
Land to the North of the British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB
Non material amendment to planning permission 2022/1041/P dated 17/07/2024 for: ‘Demolition of the British Library Centre for Conservation, alterations to the British Library and erection of a new building of 12 above-ground storeys and two basement levels for use as library, galleries, learning, business and events spaces (Class F1) and retail and commercial spaces (Class E); provision of internal and external public spaces, landscaping and a community garden; improvement works adjacent to Dangoor Walk; provision of cycle and car parking and servicing facilities including new crossovers; provision of Crossrail 2 infrastructure; means of access; and associated works’. The amendment is to revise the wording of condition 3 (Crossrail 2 Infrastructure) and partially discharge the condition.
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2026/1841/P Granted
Land to the North of the British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB
Temporary installation of 80 freestanding Sheffield cycle stands at the western end of the British Library Piazza; and 54 two tier stands, 8 Sheffield stands and a cycle maintenance station within the Ossulston Street undercroft with installation of a temporary gated access system with associated access control equipment. All for a temporary period until January 2032.
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2026/1868/L Granted
Land to the North of the British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB
Temporary alterations comprising: the installation of two-tier and Sheffield cycle parking stands and a cycle maintenance station within the Ossulston Street undercroft; installation of a temporary gated access system with associated access control equipment; and associated localised lifting and reinstatement of brick paving for below-ground fixings. All for a temporary period until January 2032.
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2026/1802/P Granted
Land to the North of the British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB
Details pursuant to condition 36B (Air quality monitoring evidence) of planning permission 2022/1041/P dated 17/07/2024 (for Demolition of the British Library Centre for Conservation, alterations to the British Library and erection of a new building)
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2026/1083/P Granted
Land to the North of the British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB
Details pursuant to condition 57 (St Pancras Station and Thameslink Box HS1 Assets) of planning permission 2022/1041/P dated 17/07/2024 (for Demolition of the British Library Centre for Conservation, alterations to the British Library and erection of a new building)
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2026/1080/P Granted
Land to the North of the British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB
Details pursuant to condition 55 (Vibration) of planning permission 2022/1041/P dated 17/07/2024 (for Demolition of the British Library Centre for Conservation, alterations to the British Library and erection of a new building)
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2026/1034/P Granted
Land to the North of the British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB
Details pursuant to condition 54 (Imposed loads) of planning permission 2022/1041/P dated 17/07/2024 (for Demolition of the British Library Centre for Conservation, alterations to the British Library and erection of a new building)
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2026/1035/P Granted
Land to the North of the British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB
Details pursuant to condition 49 (Foundation design / detailed basement construction plan) of planning permission 2022/1041/P dated 17/07/2024 (for Demolition of the British Library Centre for Conservation, alterations to the British Library and erection of a new building)
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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28 Jun 2021
Decision issued: EIA Required
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22 Jul 2026
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