Planning application
21 Bloomsbury Street London WC1B 3HF
Works: Extension Loft or dormer Windows or glazing
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Alterations to existing building comprising: rear extension at second to fifth floor levels with associated terraces, relocation of existing sixth floor/roof-top plant enclosure and erection of an additional (sixth storey) of offices on the existing roof (with new dormer windows and louvres in the Bedford Avenue and Bloomsbury Street roofs to serve the new sixth floor extension) formation of pavilion, external terraces and green roof at sixth floor level and on roof of new sixth floor extension (and an extended lift over-run), replacement of windows; alterations to entrances; replacement of faux chimney stacks and associated works.
As published by the council, reference 2022/4361/P
Application record
- Reference
- 2022/4361/P
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Granted As published: Granted Subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement
- Decided
- 9 Aug 2023
- Postcode
- WC1B 3HF
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 6 applications since 2022: 6 approved, 0 refused.
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2026/0272/P Granted
21 Bloomsbury Street London WC1B 3HF
Details of localised material surrounding the intercom system at the main entrance to partially re-discharge condition to condition 4 (materials) of planning permission 2022/4361/P granted on 09/08/2023 for roof extensions/alterations - additional storey with pavilion/new plant atop, rear extensions/terraces and elevational alterations
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2025/3687/P Granted
21 Bloomsbury Street London WC1B 3HF
Non-material amendments to planning permission 2022/4361/P granted on 09/08/2023 (for: extensions and alterations including an additional storey with a pavilion and terraces on top and rear (south) extensions to all upper floors with terraces) Proposed amendments are at roof level and on rear elevation and include realignment of windows, with some louvres added, amendments to the roof interfaces (at the gables), amended/additional plant on the roof and setting back of the roof balustrade (east elevation)
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2024/1606/P Granted
21 Bloomsbury Street London WC1B 3HF
Details pursuant to condition 10 (green roofs) of planning permission 2022/4361/P, for; Alterations to existing building comprising: rear extension at second to fifth floor levels with associated terraces, relocation of existing sixth floor/roof-top plant enclosure and erection of an additional (sixth storey) of offices on the existing roof (with new dormer windows and louvres in the Bedford Avenue and Bloomsbury Street roofs to serve the new sixth floor extension) formation of pavilion, external terraces and green roof at sixth floor level and on roof of new sixth floor extension (and an extended lift over-run), replacement of windows; alterations to entrances; replacement of faux chimney stacks and associated works.
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2024/1896/P Granted
21 Bloomsbury Street London WC1B 3HF
Non material amendments to planning permission 2022/4361/P granted on 09/08/2023 for 'Alterations to existing building comprising: rear extension at second to fifth floor levels with associated terraces, relocation of existing sixth floor/roof-top plant enclosure and erection of an additional (sixth storey) of offices on the existing roof (with new dormer windows and louvres in the Bedford Avenue and Bloomsbury Street roofs to serve the new sixth floor extension) formation of pavilion, external terraces and green roof at sixth floor level and on roof of new sixth floor extension (and an extended lift over-run), replacement of windows; alterations to entrances; replacement of faux chimney stacks and associated works'. Proposed amendments consist of : Alterations at lower ground floor level to facilitate installation of a new UKPN substation, including installation of louvres on window and doors and replacement of gate at ground floor level with railings.
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2022/0189/P Granted
21 Bloomsbury Street London WC1B 3HF
Partial infill of the existing atrium to create additional office floorspace.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Aug 2023
Decision issued: Granted Subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Related applications
Cases linked to this one on the register
8 later applications on the register refer to this one:
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2026/0763/P Granted
21 Bloomsbury Street London Camden WC1B 3HF
Non-material amendments to planning permission 2022/4361/P granted on 09/08/2023, and subsequently amended by non-material amendments consent 2025/3687/P granted on 30/09/2025, for alterations and extensions including an additional storey with pavilion and terraces above and rear (south elevation) extensions with terraces, new and replacement windows and entrance. The proposed non-material amendments include: minor changes to glazing and louvres on both street elevations (LGF, 5th and roof), reduced canopy and amended balustrading to rooftop pavilion, amended lintels and balustrades on rear (south) elevation), marginally increased atrium rooflight on roof.
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2026/0272/P Granted
21 Bloomsbury Street London WC1B 3HF
Details of localised material surrounding the intercom system at the main entrance to partially re-discharge condition to condition 4 (materials) of planning permission 2022/4361/P granted on 09/08/2023 for roof extensions/alterations - additional storey with pavilion/new plant atop, rear extensions/terraces and elevational alterations
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2025/3687/P Granted
21 Bloomsbury Street London WC1B 3HF
Non-material amendments to planning permission 2022/4361/P granted on 09/08/2023 (for: extensions and alterations including an additional storey with a pavilion and terraces on top and rear (south) extensions to all upper floors with terraces) Proposed amendments are at roof level and on rear elevation and include realignment of windows, with some louvres added, amendments to the roof interfaces (at the gables), amended/additional plant on the roof and setting back of the roof balustrade (east elevation)
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2024/4765/P Granted
21 Bloomsbury Street London Camden WC1B 3HF
Details pursuant to condition 8 (terrace screens) of planning permission ref. 2022/4361/P granted, subject to a legal agreement, on 09/08/2023, for extensions and alterations (an additional storey with new dormer windows, rooftop pavilion/plant, rear extensions with terraces and associated works to elevations windows/entrances etc)
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2024/4488/P Granted
21 Bloomsbury Street London Camden WC1B 3HF
Details pursuant to condition 11 (cycle parking facilities) of planning permission ref. 2022/4361/P granted, subject to a legal agreement, on 09/08/2023, for extensions and alterations (an additional storey with new dormer windows, rooftop pavilion/plant, rear extensions with terraces and associated works to elevations windows/entrances etc)
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2024/2123/P Granted
21 Bloomsbury Street London Camden WC1B 3HF
Details (drawings and materials) of windows and doors pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission 2022/4361/P granted on 09/08/2023 for 'Alterations to existing building comprising: rear extension at second to fifth floor levels with associated terraces, relocation of existing sixth floor/roof-top plant enclosure and erection of an additional (sixth storey) of offices on the existing roof (with new dormer windows and louvres in the Bedford Avenue and Bloomsbury Street roofs to serve the new sixth floor extension) formation of pavilion, external terraces and green roof at sixth floor level and on roof of new sixth floor extension (and an extended lift over-run), replacement of windows; alterations to entrances; replacement of faux chimney stacks and associated works'
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2024/1606/P Granted
21 Bloomsbury Street London WC1B 3HF
Details pursuant to condition 10 (green roofs) of planning permission 2022/4361/P, for; Alterations to existing building comprising: rear extension at second to fifth floor levels with associated terraces, relocation of existing sixth floor/roof-top plant enclosure and erection of an additional (sixth storey) of offices on the existing roof (with new dormer windows and louvres in the Bedford Avenue and Bloomsbury Street roofs to serve the new sixth floor extension) formation of pavilion, external terraces and green roof at sixth floor level and on roof of new sixth floor extension (and an extended lift over-run), replacement of windows; alterations to entrances; replacement of faux chimney stacks and associated works.
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2024/1896/P Granted
21 Bloomsbury Street London WC1B 3HF
Non material amendments to planning permission 2022/4361/P granted on 09/08/2023 for 'Alterations to existing building comprising: rear extension at second to fifth floor levels with associated terraces, relocation of existing sixth floor/roof-top plant enclosure and erection of an additional (sixth storey) of offices on the existing roof (with new dormer windows and louvres in the Bedford Avenue and Bloomsbury Street roofs to serve the new sixth floor extension) formation of pavilion, external terraces and green roof at sixth floor level and on roof of new sixth floor extension (and an extended lift over-run), replacement of windows; alterations to entrances; replacement of faux chimney stacks and associated works'. Proposed amendments consist of : Alterations at lower ground floor level to facilitate installation of a new UKPN substation, including installation of louvres on window and doors and replacement of gate at ground floor level with railings.
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Camden granted permission on 9 August 2023, 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.
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