Kings Cross Central Main Site - Building R8 Development Zone R London N1C 4DN

1. 28 Feb 2023

   Decision issued: Granted

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• 2020/5143/P Granted

  Plot R8 King's Cross Central York Way London

  Reserved matters relating to Building R8 for the erection of two, 13 storey buildings comprising office space (Class B1) and 72 Social Rented Affordable residential units, as required by conditions 9, 10, 12, 14, 16-22, 24, 27, 28, 31, 33-39, 42, 42A, 43, 45, 46, 48, 49, 50A, 51, 56, 60, 61, 64-67 67 of outline planning permission reference 2004/2307/P granted 22/12/06 (subject to S106 agreement) for a comprehensive, phased, mixed-use development of former railway lands within the King's Cross Opportunity Area.

  Decided 9 Feb 2021 Reserved matters
• 2022/1892/P Granted

  Plot R8 King's Cross Central York Way London

  Amendments to reserved matters approval ref 2020/5143/P dated 09/02/2021 (Reserved matters relating to Building R8 for the erection of two, 13 storey buildings comprising office space (Class B1) and 72 Social Rented Affordable residential units, as required by conditions 9, 10, 12, 14, 16-22, 24, 27, 28, 31, 33-39, 42, 42A, 43, 45, 46, 48, 49, 50A, 51, 56, 60, 61, 64-67 67 of outline planning permission reference 2004/2307/P granted 22/12/06 (subject to S106 agreement) for a comprehensive, phased, mixed-use development of former railway lands within the King's Cross Opportunity Area) namely, alterations to the approved facades and core, roof plant enclosure, podium landscaping and cycle parking provision.

  Decided 11 Aug 2022 Full applications

Camden granted permission on 28 February 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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• 5 Beaconsfield Street Beaconsfield Street South London N1C 4DF

  2024/4810/A 50 yards away

  Display of 12no. signs, comprising 3no. internally illuminated signs (1no. fascia, 1no. floor mounted and 1no. projecting) and 9no. non-illuminated signs (3no. plaques, 4no. projecting, 1no. fascia and 1no. logo)

  Granted

• Building R5 South (R6) King's Cross Central York Way London N1C 4AQ

  2016/6197/P 50 yards away

  Reserved matters in connection with Building R5 south (R6), including minor amendments to the original 2013 permission (2013/1573/P, dated 23/05/2013, as amended by 2015/2891/P, dated 03/08/2015) for a part 8 / part 16 storey block providing a total of 76 residential units on upper floors and a 379sqm unit for either retail/café/drinking establishment/take away uses (Class A1/A3/A4/A5), business and employment use (Class B1) and/or community use (Class D1) at ground floor level, 2 levels of basement to accommodate 38 car parking spaces, 3 car parking spaces at ground floor (for the Extra Care housing in R5 North), 90 cycle parking spaces, associated servicing and refuse areas together with new public realm linking Cubitt Park with East Street at Development Zone R5 South, King's Cross Central. Matters addressed by this submission entail associated details in compliance with condition nos. 19, 24, 27, 39, 42A, 43, 51 of the outline planning permission for a comprehensive, phased, mixed-use development of former railway lands within the Kings Cross Opportunity Area (2004/2307/P, granted subject to s106 agreement on 22 December 2006). The amendments relate to a reconfiguration of the layout of the fourteenth floor to accommodate 3x units (2x 2-bed and 1x 1-bed) instead of 2x units (1x 2-bed and 1x 3-bed) (76 units proposed overall), additional cycle parking at ground level

  Granted Full applications
  Major scheme

• Kings Cross Central - Main Site Building R8 Development Zone R York Way London N1C

  2016/1877/P 50 yards away

  Reserved matters relating to Building R8 for erection of a 9-12 Storey building (excluding basement and roof levels), comprising office (class B1) and 151 residential units (class c3) (82x Social Rented Affordable and 69x market), and retail units (Flexible A1-A5 Use Class) at ground floor level as required by conditions 9, 10, 12, 14, 16-22, 24, 27, 28, 31, 33-39, 42, 42A, 43, 45, 46, 48, 49, 50A, 51, 56, 60, 61, 64-67 67 of outline planning permission reference 2004/2307/P granted 22/12/06 (subject to S106 agreement) for a comprehensive, phased, mixed-use development of former railway lands within the King's Cross Opportunity Area.

  Granted Full applications

• 5 Fenman House Lewis Cubitt Walk London N1C 4DF

  2018/3978/P Submitted 16 Aug 2018 50 yards away

  Temporary change of use of ground floor unit from retail (Class A1) to mixed use (Sui Generis) of gallery / exhibition space (Class D1) / popup shop (Class A1)

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• Office And Premises At Ground Floor Tile House 1 Beaconsfield Street London N1C 4AD

  2023/2284/A 50 yards away

  Installation of 3 signs to the Beaconsfield Street elevation, including 2 internally illuminated fascia signs and 1 externally illuminated projecting sign.

  Granted

• Office And Premises At Ground Floor Tile House 1 Beaconsfield Street London N1C 4AD

  2023/2067/P 50 yards away

  Use of the building for workspace, workshop, gallery and exhibition space (Sui Generis) and associated external works including the installation of a new awning to front.

  Granted Full applications

• 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