Planning application
Minerva House & Telephone Exchange 1-4 North Crescent and 5 North Crescent London WC1E 7PH
Works: Extension Demolition Windows or glazing Small domestic
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Proposal
Partial demolition of boundary wall parapet and flat roof (rear roof level); erection of one storey roof extension connected with extension above Telephone Exchange (rear section only, existing pitched roof at front to be retained); windows to be replaced to match existing style; with double glazed units; alterations to ground floor rear upstand; portal openings in party wall to be created (to connect to Telephone Exchange internally); and various other internal and external works.
As published by the council, reference 2021/4679/L
Application record
- Reference
- 2021/4679/L
- Category
- Heritage and listed buildings
- Status
- Registered
- Postcode
- WC1E 7PH
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
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What happens while it is decided
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About heritage and listed building applications
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