Planning application
40 Bernard Street London WC1N 1LE
Works: Extension
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Erection of two storey roof extension with terraces at fifth and sixth floor levels following removal of existing fifth floor to provide office floorspace with provision of relocated plant enclosure and PV panels above [reconsultation due to amended plans]
As published by the council, reference 2021/3013/P
Application record
- Reference
- 2021/3013/P
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Registered
- Postcode
- WC1N 1LE
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 8 applications since 2011: 7 approved, 0 refused.
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2022/1513/P Granted
40 Bernard Street London WC1N 1LE
Installation of condenser units, louvres and associated ductwork on the 2nd and 5th floor roof levels
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2021/5595/P Granted
40 Bernard Street London WC1N 1LE
Temporary change of use of the second (part), third and fourth floors from Office (Class E) to Education (Class F1) for the University College London until 30 June 2027.
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2019/4413/P Granted
40 Bernard Street London WC1N 1LE
Installation of 3 external air intake grilles on Marchmont Street (east) elevation in connection with existing office use.
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2018/5089/P Granted
40 Bernard Street London WC1N 1LE
Installation of x 1 horizontal airflow gas cooler to ground floor undercroft/rear service yard.
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2018/2369/P Granted
40 Bernard Street London WC1N 1LE
Installation of aluminium entrance portal and replacement doors to existing office building (B1)
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2012/1731/A Granted
40 BERNARD STREET LONDON WC1N 1LE
Display of 1x internally illuminated fascia sign, 1x internally illuminated projecting sign and 2x vinyl signs applied to windows, to existing shopfront (Class A1).
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2011/3351/P Granted
40 Bernard Street London WC1N 1LE
Alterations to fifth floor level including installation of two air conditioning units in existing plant enclosure, replacement of single glazed windows/doors with double glazed windows/doors, replacement of metal railings with glazed panels on south elevation with frameless glass balustrade and stainless steel handrail, installation of new stairs to terrace, handrails and retractable awnings to east and west elevations, replacement of part of roof covering with new insulated felt, removal of existing rooflights, and installation of infill rendered panels to office building (Class B1).
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
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Nearby applications
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40 Bernard Street London WC1N 1LE
Installation of condenser units, louvres and associated ductwork on the 2nd and 5th floor roof levels
Granted Full applications -
40-43 Bernard Street Russell Square London WC1N 1LJ
Installation of 2X internally illuminated fascia signs and 1X internally illuminated hanging sign at existing retail unit (Class A1)
Granted -
40 BERNARD STREET LONDON WC1N 1BY
Variation of condition 5 (construction in accordance with approved plans) of planning permission dated 09/09/11 (2011/3351/P) for alterations to fifth floor level including installation of two air conditioning units in existing plant enclosure, replacement of single glazed windows/doors with double glazed windows/doors, replacement of metal railings with glazed panels on south elevation with frameless glass balustrade and stainless steel handrail, installation of new stairs to terrace, handrails and retractable awnings to east and west elevations, replacement of part of roof covering with new insulated felt, removal of existing rooflights, and installation of infill rendered panels to office building (Class B1), namely alterations to the Herbrand Street elevation to insert louvred doors at ground floor level.
Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +2 -
Tesco 40 Bernard Street London WC1N 1LE
Display of 2 x non-illuminated fascia signs, 1 x internally illuminated fascia sign, 2 x internally illuminated projecting signs and 1 x externally illuminated Automated Teller Machine (ATM) surround.
Granted -
40 Bernard Street London WC1N 1LE
Temporary change of use of the second (part), third and fourth floors from Office (Class E) to Education (Class F1) for the University College London until 30 June 2027.
Granted Full applications -
40 Bernard Street London WC1N 1LE
Installation of 3 external air intake grilles on Marchmont Street (east) elevation in connection with existing office use.
Granted Full applications
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2026/3044/P Granted
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2026/4338/P Awaiting decision
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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'.
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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.
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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.