Castlewood House (77-91) and Medius House (63-69) New Oxford Street London WC1A 1DG

This site has had 42 applications since 2019: 41 approved, 0 refused.

• 2023/1842/P Granted

  Castlewood House (77-91) and Medius House (63-69) New Oxford Street London WC1A 1DG

  Details required by Condition 5 (CCTV and External Lighting) granted under planning permission (2017/0618/P) dated 21/12/2017 (demolition of existing office building at Castlewood House (Class B1), and erection of 11 storey office building (Class B1) with retail and restaurant uses (Class A1/A3), Partial demolition of Medius House and erection of a two storey roof extension, in connection with the change of use from office (Class B1) and retail (Class A1) to provide 18 affordable housing units (Class C3) at upper floor levels with retained retail use at ground floor level.).

  Decided 27 Jul 2023 Full applications
• 2023/1920/P Granted

  Castlewood House (77-91) and Medius House (63-69) New Oxford Street London WC1A 1DG

  Details required by Condition 33 (Water Efficiency) granted under planning permission ref. 2017/0618/P dated 21/12/2017 (as amended by ref 2021/4162/P dated 10/02/2023) for 'demolition of existing office building at Castlewood House (Class B1), and erection of 11 storey office building (Class B1) with retail and restaurant uses (Class A1/A3), Partial demolition of Medius House and erection of a two storey roof extension, in connection with the change of use from office (Class B1) and retail (Class A1) to provide 18 affordable housing units (Class C3) at upper floor levels with retained retail use at ground floor level'

  Decided 22 Jun 2023 Full applications
• 2023/1843/P Granted

  Castlewood House (77-91) and Medius House (63-69) New Oxford Street London WC1A 1DG

  Details required by Condition 30 (SuDS: Evidence of Installation) granted under planning permission (2017/0618/P) dated 21/12/2017 (demolition of existing office building at Castlewood House (Class B1), and erection of 11 storey office building (Class B1) with retail and restaurant uses (Class A1/A3), Partial demolition of Medius House and erection of a two storey roof extension, in connection with the change of use from office (Class B1) and retail (Class A1) to provide 18 affordable housing units (Class C3) at upper floor levels with retained retail use at ground floor level.).

  Decided 15 Jun 2023 Full applications
• 2022/5008/P Granted

  Castlewood House (77-91) and Medius House (63-69) New Oxford Street London WC1A 1DG

  Details pursuant to condition 6 (Landscaping) of planning permission reference 2017/0618/P dated 21/12/2017 for the demolition of existing office building at Castlewood House, and erection of an 11 storey office building with retail and restaurant uses; enlargement of existing double basement level; partial demolition of Medius House with retention of the existing façade, and erection of a two storey roof extension in connection with the change of use of the building from office and retail to provide 18 affordable housing units.

  Decided 2 Jun 2023 Full applications
• 2021/0528/P Granted

  Castlewood House (77-91) and Medius House (63-69) New Oxford Street London WC1A 1DG

  Details required by condition 6 (landscaping) of planning permission 2017/0618/P dated 21/12/2017 (for the demolition of existing office building at Castlewood House and erection of an 11 storey office building with retail and restaurant uses; enlargement of existing double basement level; partial demolition of Medius House with retention of the existing façade, and erection of a two storey roof extension in connection with the change of use of the building from office and retail to provide 18 affordable housing units).

  Decided 2 May 2023 Full applications
• 2023/1085/P Granted

  Castlewood House (77-91) and Medius House (63-69) New Oxford Street London WC1A 1DG

  Non-material amendment for planning permission 2017/0618/P dated 21/12/2017 (as amended by panning permission 2021/4162/P dated 15/07/2022) for 'Demolition of existing office building at Castlewood House (Class B1), and erection of an 11 storey office building (Class B1) with retail and restaurant uses (Class A1/A3) at ground floor level; enlargement of existing double basement level and formation of roof terraces and rooftop plant along with associated highways, landscaping, and public realm improvement works. Partial demolition of Medius House with retention of the existing facade, and erection of a two storey roof extension including private roof terraces, in connection with the change of use of the building from office (Class B1) and retail (Class A1) to provide 18 affordable housing units (Class C3) at upper floor levels with retained retail use at ground floor level.' Alterations include tv/signal satellite and stand, access ladder, mechanical smoke ventilation system and extract, glazed roof light and mansafe system. CHANGES include Lift overrun height increase; Roof access locations adjusted; Retail door height adjusted; Retail door leaf configuration adjusted; Aluminium Portal to arcade entrance introduced; Granite plinth height increased; Glazed brick plinth height increased; UKPN louvre sized reduced and brick lintel introduced; Recessed brick detail position adjusted; Low level transom to curtain wall introduced; Extent of rainscreen cladding/louvred screen adjusted; Revolving door drum size increased; Terrace sliding door height revised; Cyclist entrance design revised; and Intermediate precast piers width adjusted.

  Decided 27 Apr 2023 Full applications
• 2023/0553/P Granted

  Castlewood House (77-91) and Medius House (63-69) New Oxford Street London WC1A 1DG

  Non-material amendment for planning permission 2017/0618/P dated 21/12/2017 (as amended by panning permission 2021/4162/P dated 15/07/2022) for 'Demolition of existing office building at Castlewood House (Class B1), and erection of an 11 storey office building (Class B1) with retail and restaurant uses (Class A1/A3) at ground floor level; enlargement of existing double basement level and formation of roof terraces and rooftop plant along with associated highways, landscaping, and public realm improvement works. Partial demolition of Medius House with retention of the existing facade, and erection of a two storey roof extension including private roof terraces, in connection with the change of use of the building from office (Class B1) and retail (Class A1) to provide 18 affordable housing units (Class C3) at upper floor levels with retained retail use at ground floor level.' Alterations include tv/signal satellite and stand, access ladder, mechanical smoke ventilation system and extract, glazed roof light and mansafe system. CHANGES include omotting the glazing bars of medius house to the rear elevation.

  Decided 31 Mar 2023 Full applications
• 2022/5037/P Granted

  Castlewood House (77-91) and Medius House (63-69) New Oxford Street London WC1A 1DG

  Details to discharge Condition 15 (Remediation Scheme) of planning permission reference 2017/0618/P dated 21/12/2017 for the demolition of existing office building at Castlewood House, and erection of an 11 storey office building with retail and restaurant uses; enlargement of existing double basement level; partial demolition of Medius House with retention of the existing façade, and erection of a two storey roof extension in connection with the change of use of the building from office and retail to provide 18 affordable housing unit).

  Decided 30 Jan 2023 Full applications
• 2022/3060/P Granted

  Castlewood House (77-91) and Medius House (63-69) New Oxford Street London WC1A 1DG

  Details pursuant to condition 7 (Privacy Screening) of planning permission 2017/0618/P dated 21/12/2017 (for the demolition of existing office building at Castlewood House, and erection of an 11 storey office building with retail and restaurant uses; enlargement of existing double basement level; partial demolition of Medius House with retention of the existing façade, and erection of a two storey roof extension in connection with the change of use of the building from office and retail to provide 18 affordable housing units).

  Decided 29 Nov 2022 Full applications
• 2022/3700/P Granted

  Castlewood House (77-91) and Medius House (63-69) New Oxford Street London WC1A 1DG

  Non-material amendment for planning permission 2017/0618/P dated 21/12/2017 for 'Demolition of existing office building at Castlewood House (Class B1), and erection of an 11 storey office building (Class B1) with retail and restaurant uses (Class A1/A3) at ground floor level; enlargement of existing double basement level and formation of roof terraces and rooftop plant along with associated highways, landscaping, and public realm improvement works. Partial demolition of Medius House with retention of the existing facade, and erection of a two storey roof extension including private roof terraces, in connection with the change of use of the building from office (Class B1) and retail (Class A1) to provide 18 affordable housing units (Class C3) at upper floor levels with retained retail use at ground floor level.' Alterations include tv/signal satellite and stand, access ladder, mechanical smoke ventilation system and extract, glazed roof light and mansafe system.

  Decided 24 Nov 2022 Full applications

1. 18 Jan 2023

   Decision issued: Granted

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• 2017/0618/P Granted

  Castlewood House and Medius House 77-91 and 63-69 New Oxford Street London WC1A 1DG

  Proposal: Demolition of existing office building at Castlewood House (Class B1), and erection of an 11 storey office building (Class B1) with retail and restaurant uses (Class A1/A3) at ground floor level; enlargement of existing double basement level and formation of roof terraces and rooftop plant along with associated highways, landscaping, and public realm improvement works. Partial demolition of Medius House with retention of the existing façade, and erection of a two storey roof extension including private roof terraces, in connection with the change of use of the building from office (Class B1) and retail (Class A1) to provide 18 affordable housing units (Class C3) at upper floor levels with retained retail use at ground floor level.

  Decided 21 Dec 2017 Full applications

Camden granted permission on 18 January 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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• Castlewood House (77-91) and Medius House (63-69) New Oxford Street London WC1A 1DG

  2022/5008/P 50 yards away

  Details pursuant to condition 6 (Landscaping) of planning permission reference 2017/0618/P dated 21/12/2017 for the demolition of existing office building at Castlewood House, and erection of an 11 storey office building with retail and restaurant uses; enlargement of existing double basement level; partial demolition of Medius House with retention of the existing façade, and erection of a two storey roof extension in connection with the change of use of the building from office and retail to provide 18 affordable housing units.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition

• 63-69 New Oxford Street London WC1A 1DG

  2026/3640/A Submitted 24 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Display of 2 x externally illuminated (trough-lit) fascia signs (items 1 & 3), 1 x non-illuminated fascia sign (item 2) and 1 x externally illuminated (trough-lit) projecting sign (item 4).

  Granted Advertising 12 docs

• Castlewood House (77-91) and Medius House (63-69) New Oxford Street London WC1A 1DG

  2022/5037/P 50 yards away

  Details to discharge Condition 15 (Remediation Scheme) of planning permission reference 2017/0618/P dated 21/12/2017 for the demolition of existing office building at Castlewood House, and erection of an 11 storey office building with retail and restaurant uses; enlargement of existing double basement level; partial demolition of Medius House with retention of the existing façade, and erection of a two storey roof extension in connection with the change of use of the building from office and retail to provide 18 affordable housing unit).

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition

• Castlewood House (77-91) and Medius House (63-69) New Oxford Street London WC1A 1DG

  2019/6291/P 50 yards away

  Details of wheelchair accessible units as required by Condition 21 of planning permission 2017/0618/P granted 21 December 2017 for demolition of existing office building at Castlewood House (Class B1), and erection of an 11 storey office building (Class B1) with retail and restaurant uses (Class A1/A3) at ground floor level; enlargement of existing double basement level and formation of roof terraces and rooftop plant along with associated highways, landscaping, and public realm improvement works. Partial demolition of Medius House with retention of the existing facade, and erection of a two storey roof extension including private roof terraces, in connection with the change of use of the building from office (Class B1) and retail (Class A1) to provide 18 affordable housing units (Class C3) at upper floor levels with retained retail use at ground floor level

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension Demolition

• 63 - 69 New Oxford Street London WC1A 1DG

  2013/2805/A 50 yards away

  Display of 3x externally illuminated fascia signs and 2x externally illuminated projecting signs, all to existing shopfront.

  Granted Windows or glazing

• Castlewood House (77-91) and Medius House (63-69) New Oxford Street London WC1A 1DG

  2021/1736/P 50 yards away

  Details of condition 4b (partial discharge of masonry facing materials) of planning permission 2017/0618/P dated 21/12/2017 for the demolition of existing office building at Castlewood House (Class B1), and erection of an 11 storey office building (Class B1) with retail and restaurant uses (Class A1/A3); enlargement of existing double basement level; partial demolition of Medius House with retention of the existing façade, and erection of a two storey roof extension in connection with the change of use of the building from office (Class B1) and retail (Class A1) to provide 18 affordable housing units (Class C3) (summary).

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition

• 2026/0990/P Refused

  1 Bleeding Heart Yard & 19 Greville Street London EC1N 8SJ

  Change of use from office space and restaurant use (Class E) and members club (Sui Generis) to affordable workspace and restaurant use (Class E) and 1 x residential unit on the third and fourth floors (Class C3). Erection of a two-storey roof extension across 19 Greville Street and 1 Bleeding Heart Yard, including alterations at second-floor level to the interior courtyard elevation, ground-floor fenestration changes, and a roof terrace for the associated residential unit.

  Received 26 Mar, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 2026/3044/P Granted

  London Irish Centre 50-52 Camden Square London NW1 9XB

  Details to discharge Condition 25 Part A (Air Quality Monitoring) of planning permission ref. 2020/1481/P dated 17/05/24 for 'Redevelopment of site to provide new and reconfigured community centre and ancillary residential accommodation (Class D1/ D2) involving alterations to retained buildings at No's. 50, 51 and 52 Camden Square including replacement of two storey 'link' building; demolition of Murray Street and Murray Mews buildings and replacement with part-three / part-four storey building (plus basement level) with second and third floor terraces and new entrance; associated landscaping and cycle parking'.

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 2026/4338/P Awaiting decision

  32 Willoughby Road London NW3 1RU

  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'.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 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.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 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.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications