46-47 Bloomsbury Square London WC1A 2RA

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 2023/0882/L Granted

  46-47 Bloomsbury Square London WC1A 2RA

  External alterations including installation of new stair from lower ground to ground floor level within the front lightwell of no. 47 to access new bike storage area, installation of condenser units and associated screening at lower ground floor level at the rear of no. 47, installation of 5 condensers at roof level, replacement roof access hatch, smoke automatic opening vent and new safety balustrades at roof level, new extracts for WC's on the side elevation of rear closet wing of no. 47, tanking of basement vaults and other minor alterations and internal alterations including installation of new risers, new door openings, all in association with change of use from educational use (Class F1(a)) to flexible education (Class F1(a)) or commercial and service use (Classes E(c), E(e) and E(g)).

  Decided 11 Jun 2024 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 17 Jan 2023

   Received by Camden

2. 1 Mar 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 11 Jun 2024

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Camden granted permission on 11 June 2024, 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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• 46-47 Bloomsbury Square London WC1A 2RA

  2023/0882/L Submitted 17 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  External alterations including installation of new stair from lower ground to ground floor level within the front lightwell of no. 47 to access new bike storage area, installation of condenser units and associated screening at lower ground floor level at the rear of no. 47, installation of 5 condensers at roof level, replacement roof access hatch, smoke automatic opening vent and new safety balustrades at roof level, new extracts for WC's on the side elevation of rear closet wing of no. 47, tanking of basement vaults and other minor alterations and internal alterations including installation of new risers, new door openings, all in association with change of use from educational use (Class F1(a)) to flexible education (Class F1(a)) or commercial and service use (Classes E(c), E(e) and E(g)).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Roofing 2 docs

• 46-47 Bloomsbury Square London Camden WC1A 2RA

  2024/3455/L 50 yards away

  Internal and external alterations and refurbisment.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• 2-3 Bloomsbury Square London WC1A 2RL

  2024/3139/P 50 yards away

  Use of the existing building as an art gallery (Class F1(b)).

  Granted Full applications

• 22 Southampton Place London Camden WC1A 2BP

  2022/3388/L 50 yards away

  External alterations including installation of new plant equipment at roof level, installation of metal bars over existing windows on the front elevation at lower ground floor, replacement of lower ground floor door on the front elevation and replacement of sash windows on the 4th floor rear elevation of the building.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

• 22 Southampton Place London Camden WC1A 2BP

  2022/2868/P 50 yards away

  External alterations including installation of new plant equipment at roof level and at lower ground floor within the rear lightwell, installation of metal bars over existing windows on the front elevation at lower ground floor, replacement of lower ground floor door on the front elevation and replacement of sash windows on the 4th floor rear elevation of the building.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing

• 22 Southampton Place London Camden WC1A 2BP

  2024/3443/L 50 yards away

  96% historically approved

  Internal alterations with associated impacts to historic fabric, features and planform.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

• 2026/0369/P Granted

  Railway embankment and land west of 49 Adelaide Road London NW3 3QB

  Installation of a new DNO (Distribution Network Operator) cabinet and erection secure access gate to Adelaide Road, erection of staircase to railway embankment, associated works.

  Received 17 Jul, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 2026/3694/P Granted

  19 Charterhouse Street London EC1N 6RA

  Details pursuant to condition 19 (external lighting) of planning permission 2025/1683/P, granted subject to a legal agreement on 05/06/2026, for remodelling, refurbishment and extensions (including 3 additional storeys) of the existing building to provide Use Class E (commercial, retail/restaurant and jewellery workspace) and associated landscaping and facade works.

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 5 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 2026/3904/P Granted

  14 Templewood Avenue London NW3 7XA

  Details pursuant to Condition 5 (Tree protection measures) of planning permission 2026/2315/P dated 10/08/2026 for "Erection of an orangery/outbuilding in the rear garden."

  Received 9 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 2025/2002/P Granted

  11 Doughty Street London WC1N 2PL

  Change of use from office (Class E) to residential to form a single-family dwelling (Class C3); associated internal and external alterations

  Received 9 May, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 2026/3551/P Granted

  19 Charterhouse Street London EC1N 6RA

  Details pursuant to condition 21 (Details of gates/barriers onto Charterhouse Street) of planning permission 2025/1683/P, granted subject to a legal agreement on 05/06/2026, for remodelling, refurbishment and extensions (including 3 additional storeys) of the existing building to provide Use Class E (commercial, retail/restaurant and jewellery workspace) and associated landscaping and facade works.

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