Planning application
39 Russell Square London WC1B 5DA
Works: Extension Roofing
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Installation of 2 condenser units within the lightwell, new roof vent, external intake and exhaust louvres on the south elevation of the basement and roof level, installation of external lighting on the side and rear elevations of the rear extension (Science Block) and within the lighrwell of no. 39 Russell Square, waterproofing tanking of 3 basement vaults for use as storage space, and internal works including installation of replacement air conditioning units in 1st and 2nd floors, structural repairs including removal of partitions, fixture and fittings, new partitions, new servicing and other associated internal alterations in association with use as workshops (Class E).
As published by the council, reference 2023/4060/L
Application record
- Reference
- 2023/4060/L
- Type
- Listed Building Consent
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Granted
- Received
- 4 Oct 2023
- Validated
- 13 Oct 2023
- Decided
- 20 Nov 2023
- Ward
- Bloomsbury
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- WC1B 5DA
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 3 applications since 2023: 3 approved, 0 refused.
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2025/1083/P Granted
39 Russell Square London WC1B 5DA
Non-material amendments to planning permission ref 2023/3252/P dated 20/11/2023 for ‘Installation of 2 condenser units within the lightwell, new roof vent, external intake and exhaust louvres on the south elevation of the basement and roof level, new access ladder on the southeast side elevation of the rear extension, and installation of external lighting on the side and rear elevations of the rear extension (Science Block) and within the lightwell of no. 39 Russell Square in association with use as workshops (Class E).’, namely: installation of roof insulation increasing roof height by 90mm, erection of four louvre grilles on west elevation, and an external step and handrail to the rear yard of Science Block.
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2023/3252/P Granted
39 Russell Square London WC1B 5DA
Installation of 2 condenser units within the lightwell, new roof vent, external intake and exhaust louvres on the south elevation of the basement and roof level, new access ladder on the southeast side elevation of the rear extension, and installation of external lighting on the side and rear elevations of the rear extension (Science Block) and within the lightwell of no. 39 Russell Square in association with use as workshops (Class E).
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Oct 2023
Received by Camden
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13 Oct 2023
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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20 Nov 2023
Decision issued: Granted
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22 Jul 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
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