IMPERIAL HOTEL 61-66 RUSSELL SQUARE LONDON WC1B 5BB

This site has had 19 applications since 2019: 17 approved, 1 refused.

• 2026/1713/P Granted

  Imperial Hotel 61-66 Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

  Change of use of the ground floor unit from ancillary hotel restaurant floorspace (Use Class C1) to an independent restaurant (Use Class E(b)).

  Decided 5 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 2025/4959/P Awaiting decision

  Imperial Hotel 61-66 Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

  Variation of condition 3 (approved plans) of planning permission 2023/4729/P dated 12/06/2024 (original permission ref 2019/2985/P) (for 'Reconstruction of ninth-floor level and erection of tenth-floor extension following demolition of existing tenth-floor level plant room; installation of new shopfronts and pavement treatment at front elevation following demolition of existing front structure; revised treatment and landscaping to internal entrance courtyard and associated alterations to hotel building (use C1)', namely for fenestration amendments and changes to fire-escape staircase enclosures at roof level.

  Submitted 28 Nov 2025 Amendments
• 2025/4966/P Granted

  Imperial Hotel 61-66 Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 2023/5263/P dated 19/02/2025 (for 'erection of two storey building to include plant room and back of house hotel functions. The works include the erection of a canopy following the removal of existing two storey building and canopy within service yard to hotel building (Use C1') namely for fenestration amendments to courtyard elevation.

  Decided 13 Feb 2026 Amendments
• 2025/4962/P Granted

  Imperial Hotel 61-66 Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 2023/4092/P dated 04/04/2024 (for 'removal of the timber structure and pergola at first floor covering plant at roof level. Removal of roof top plant. Rationalisation of the rooftop plant with new enclosure. The remaining rooftop to be utilised as a terrace. Erection of new staircase enclosures and inclusion of glazed windows to the main facade at ground floor level and first floor level of the hotel to provide access to the terrace') namely for façade and fenestration amendments to terrace elevation.

  Decided 22 Jan 2026 Amendments
• 2025/3900/P Granted

  Imperial Hotel 61-66 Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

  Details required by conditions 4b (railing/balustrade to roof terraces) 4c (hard and soft landscaping) and 4e (cladding to courtyard balustrades) of planning permission reference 2023/4729/P dated 12/06/2024 for 'Variation of condition 3 (approved plans) of planning permission 2019/2985/P, dated 28 November 2019 for the 'Reconstruction of ninth-floor level and erection of tenth-floor extension following demolition of existing tenth-floor level plant room; installation of new shopfronts and pavement treatment at front elevation following demolition of existing front structure; revised treatment and landscaping to internal entrance courtyard and associated alterations to hotel building (use C1)' namely to infill below the canopy and make changes to the courtyard at ground floor, fenestration changes above the skybar entrance, replacement of existing flues and changes to the central window at second to eighth floor, retention of parapet to Russell Square face on the ninth floor and the introduction of two glazed staircase enclosures, omission of the fenestration to the rear (north east elevation), introduction of a plant facility to the tenth floor.'

  Decided 8 May 2026 Full applications
• 2025/3923/P Granted

  Imperial Hotel 61-66 Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

  Details required by condition 6 (external noise levels) of planning permission reference 2023/4092/P dated 04/04/2024 for 'Removal of the timber structure and pergola at first floor covering plant at roof level. Removal of roof top plant. Rationalisation of the rooftop plant with new enclosure. The remaining rooftop to be utilised as a terrace. Erection of new staircase enclosures and inclusion of glazed windows to the main facade at ground floor level and first floor level of the hotel to provide access to the terrace.'

  Decided 29 Oct 2025 Full applications
• 2025/3922/P Granted

  Imperial Hotel 61-66 Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

  Details required by condition 5 (external noise levels) of planning permission reference 2023/5263/P dated 19/02/2024 for 'Erection of two storey building to include plant room and back of house hotel functions. The works include the erection of a canopy following the removal of existing two storey building and canopy within service yard to hotel building (Use C1).'

  Decided 29 Oct 2025 Full applications
• 2025/1895/P Granted

  Imperial Hotel 61-66 Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

  Details required by conditions 4a (facing materials) and 4b (facing materials specification) of planning permission reference 2023/5263/P dated 19/02/2024 for 'Erection of two storey building to include plant room and back of house hotel functions. The works include the erection of a canopy following the removal of existing two storey building and canopy within service yard to hotel building (Use C1).'

  Decided 28 Jul 2025 Full applications
• 2025/1894/P Granted

  Imperial Hotel 61-66 Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

  Details required by conditions 4a (ground floor entrance drawings) and 4f (details of cladding to columns) of planning permission reference 2023/4729/P dated 12/06/2024 for 'Variation of condition 3 (approved plans) of planning permission 2019/2985/P, dated 28 November 2019 for the 'Reconstruction of ninth-floor level and erection of tenth-floor extension following demolition of existing tenth-floor level plant room; installation of new shopfronts and pavement treatment at front elevation following demolition of existing front structure; revised treatment and landscaping to internal entrance courtyard and associated alterations to hotel building (use C1)' namely to infill below the canopy and make changes to the courtyard at ground floor, fenestration changes above the skybar entrance, replacement of existing flues and changes to the central window at second to eighth floor, retention of parapet to Russell Square face on the ninth floor and the introduction of two glazed staircase enclosures, omission of the fenestration to the rear (north east elevation), introduction of a plant facility to the tenth floor.'

  Decided 28 Jul 2025 Full applications
• 2025/0864/P Refused

  Imperial Hotel 61-66 Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

  Installation of external lighting.

  Decided 24 Apr 2025 Full applications

1. 29 Jun 2023

   Decision issued: Granted

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• 2024/3260/A Granted

  Imperial Hotel 61-66 Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

  Erection of a decorative scaffold shroud wrap printed onto PVC comprising a 1:1 image of the building facade with an inset advertising area measuring 20m x 10m (non-illuminated) for a temporary period from 01/11/2024 until 01/11/2025 (amendment to temporary period previously granted advertisement consent under ref. 2023/1052/A due to building work delays).

  Decided 28 Aug 2024

Camden granted permission on 29 June 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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• 2 x BT telephone kiosks opposite Imperial Hotel Southeast side of Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

  2015/0664/P 0m away

  Change of use of 2 x BT telephone boxes to 2 x self-contained retail kiosks (Class A1)

  Granted Full applications

• 61 Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

  2020/3124/L 0m away

  Removal and replacement of the existing shopfronts in accordance with the consented scheme: 2019/2985/P. Removal of 2 x commercial units; and widening of the entrance into the courtyard.

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings

• Imperial Hotel Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

  2013/7194/P 0m away

  Alterations to shopfront and extension of existing decking area.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing

• 2 x BT telephone kiosks opposite Imperial Hotel Southeast side of Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

  2015/0974/L 0m away

  Removal of telephone equipment in both kiosks, replacement of glass and modification to handle to allow locking

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• Imperial London Hotels Ltd. 61-66 Russell Sqaure London WC1B 5BB

  2014/7469/P 0m away

  Replacement of existing single glazed critall windows and secondary glazing with facsimile double glazing, replacement of existing roof waterproofing membrane and cleaning of facade

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing

• 61 GALA CASINO RUSSELL SQUARE LONDON WC1B 5BB

  2011/4592/A 0m away

  Display of new internally illuminated lettering to the fascia, canopy and above the entrance doors of a hotel / casino (Class C1 / Sui Generis) including new aluminium cladding to the canopy and door canopy, 10 new up-lights illuminating the façade of the building, a new LED strip-light running under the main canopy and associated internally illuminated lettering and cladding to the Russell Square entrance façade.

  Granted