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39-47 Gordon Square London WC1H 0PD

Granted Camden 2021/6247/P Full applications

Works: Loft or dormer

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

Proposal

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

As published by the council, reference 2021/6247/P

Application record

Reference
2021/6247/P
Category
Full applications
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Granted
Decided
6 Jun 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.

  • 2021/5667/L Granted

    39-47 Gordon Square London WC1H 0PD

    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.

    Decided 17 May 2022 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2020/4646/P Withdrawn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  • 2020/4764/L Withdrawn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. 6 Jun 2022

    Decision issued: Granted

  2. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What this grant of permission means

Camden granted permission on 6 June 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 full applications

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. 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

  • 39-47 Gordon Square London WC1H 0PD

    2021/5667/L 50 yards away

    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.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings

  • 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

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    Received 17 Jul, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
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    Received 27 Aug, published by the council 5 Sep 2026 Full applications
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    Received 9 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 2025/2002/P Granted

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    Received 9 May, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
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    Received 19 Aug, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Full applications