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39-47 Gordon Square London WC1H 0PD

Granted Camden 2021/5667/L Heritage and listed buildings

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

The refurbishment of 39-47 Gordon Square to enable the relocation of the School of Law into the building alongside the School of Art. The building will be repaired and refurbished with new services installed. The refurbished building will have modernised teaching facilities and improved wellbeing facilities for staff and students including breakout spaces, tea points and an enlarged cafeteria.

As published by the council, reference 2021/5667/L

Application record

Reference
2021/5667/L
Category
Heritage and listed buildings
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Granted
Decided
17 May 2022
Postcode
WC1H 0PD

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 4 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2021/6247/P Granted

    39-47 Gordon Square London WC1H 0PD

    Replacement of existing and addition of new maintenance access steps, gantries, guarding and 4 new rooflights.

    Decided 6 Jun 2022 Full applications
  • 2020/4646/P Withdrawn

    39-47 Gordon Square London WC1H 0PD

    Remodelling and refurbishment of 39-47 Gordon Square to enable the relocation of the School of Law into this building alongside the School of Art, erection of a rear extension at 1st floor level, installation of a green roof to the existing rear extension, the modernisation of teaching facilities and improved wellbeing facilities for staff and students including breakout spaces, kitchenettes, and enlarged cafe, new signage and external lighting, facade repairs and brick cleaning; general repairs to windows and doors and associated internal layout alterations.

    Decided 3 Nov 2021 Full applications
  • 2020/4764/L Withdrawn

    39-47 Gordon Square London WC1H 0PD

    Remodelling and refurbishment of 39-47 Gordon Square to will enable the relocation of the School of Law into this building alongside the School of Art, erection of a rear extension at 1st floor level, installation of a green roof to the existing rear extension, the modernisation of teaching facilities and improved wellbeing facilities for staff and students including breakout spaces, kitchenettes, and enlarged cafe, new signage and external lighting, facade repairs and brick cleaning; general repairs to windows and doors and associated internal layout alterations.

    Decided 3 Nov 2021 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 May 2022

    Decision issued: Granted

  2. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What this grant of permission means

Camden granted permission on 17 May 2022, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About heritage and listed building applications

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.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 39-47 Gordon Square London Camden WC1H 0PD

    2026/1911/L Submitted 13 May 2026 50 yards away

    Internal alterations to walls, doors and joinery and other fabric relating to reconfiguration of reception area at ground floor.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 17 docs
  • 42-45 Gordon Square London WC1H 0PD

    2026/0986/L Submitted 12 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Internal alterations to Nos. 42-45 Gordon Square.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 13 docs
  • 39-47 Birbeck College Gordon Square London WC1H 0PD

    2018/1605/L 50 yards away

    Proposed installation of an external front signage at entrance to house number 43 Gordon Square, to aide wayfinding for students and visitors to the College's premises at Gordon Square.

    Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings
  • Birkbeck College 42-44 Gordon Square London WC1H 0PD

    2012/3406/P 50 yards away

    The replacement of two existing timber casement windows with a single metal framed sliding window at ground floor level at rear elevation (Class D1).

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing
  • School of Arts 42 - 44 Gordon Square London WC1H 0PD

    2012/2594/L 50 yards away

    Internal refurbishment works to include alterations to partitions, alterations to existing window openings, installation of glazed screen at reception area, panelling and architraves to existing sash windows, removal of staircase between basement and first floor, and installation of joinery at rear and side wall of reception.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing
  • 39-47 Gordon Square London Camden WC1H 0PD

    2026/1794/L Submitted 5 May 2026 50 yards away

    External repairs including to roof, brickwork, stucco, windows, and railings.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 12 docs

In Camden

  • 2026/3449/L Awaiting decision

    Alexandra & Ainsworth TRA Hall 100 Rowley Way London NW8 0SW

    Reconstuction of roof loggia and roof lantern drainage channel pursuant to planning permission ref 2023/3413/P and listed building consent ref 2023/4012/L granted on 18/12/2024, for various works of roof repair and replacement.

    Received 18 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2026/3087/L Granted

    205 Albany Street London NW1 4AB

    Installation of a free standing air source heat pump in the rear courtyard. Installation of an innovative, thin and flexible PV panels to the flat section of the roof

    Received 21 Jul, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2026/4003/L Awaiting decision

    10 Sicilian Avenue London Camden WC1A 2QH

    Internal alterations to ground floor and basement level, including new partitions and mechanical ventillation.

    Received 16 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2026/4002/L Awaiting decision

    Flat A 4 Rowley Way London NW8 0SF

    Internal refurbishment including replacement of non-original kitchen and bathroom fittings, repair and refinishing of original internal timber joinery, replacement of floor finishes and internal redecoration.

    Received 16 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2026/3990/L Awaiting decision

    Unison Centre 130 Euston Road London Camden NW1 2AY

    Repair and refurbishment works.

    Received 15 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings