Planning application
Vernon House 23 Sicilian Avenue London WC1A 2QS
Works: Extension Loft or dormer Windows or glazing
Relates to 2022/3301/P
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Replacement of 21 Southampton Row shopfront sections; blocking up basement vaults; change to material of stair from steel to pre-cast concrete; installation of window barriers; enlargement of 2 extract ducts on the rear elevation; basement windows alterations including blocking windows up on the rear elevation including fire escape stair serving no. 21 Southampton Row; staircases to be reinstated following waterproofing; re-alignment of PV panels; removing areas of raised access floor and replacing with screed; realignment of handrails and new mansafe at roof level; changing a window servicing the lightwell into a door all as an amendment to planning permission ref 2022/3301/P dated 18/10/2023 for external alterations including installation of new condenser plant area to the rear of the building at lower ground floor level, installation of new plant and solar panels on the roofs of all buildings, erection of new stair core extension on the roof, extension to mansard roof on the north west part of the building, replacement shopfronts and associated external and internal works (summary).
As published by the council, reference 2025/0676/P
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/0676/P
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Registered
- Postcode
- WC1A 2QS
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 5 applications since 2024: 3 approved, 0 refused.
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2025/2033/L Granted
Vernon House 23 Sicilian Avenue London WC1A 2QS
Repair works to the Porticos on Sicilian Avenue
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2025/0039/L Granted
Vernon House 23 Sicilian Avenue London WC1A 2QS
Discharge of condition 4c of listed building consent application 2022/3985/L relating to windows.
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2024/2192/L Granted
Vernon House 23 Sicilian Avenue London WC1A 2QS
Details of brickwork required to partially discharge condition 4(g) of listed building consent 2022/3985/L dated 18/10/2023 for external alterations including installation of new condenser plant area to the rear of the building at lower ground floor level, installation of new plant and solar panels on the roofs of all buildings, erection of new stair core extension on the roof, extension to mansard roof on the north west part of the building, replacement shopfronts, installation of new curved entrance sliding doors with canopy and timber panelling at first floor level on Southampton Row, new external doors to office entrances fronting onto Sicilian Avenue, installation of new external metal stair, replacement of windows at lower ground floor level on the rear elevation of no. 21, amalgamation of 3 retail units to 2 enlarged single units in Vernon and Sicilian House, creation of cycle spaces and changing facilities in basement of no. 21 and associated internal works including removal of masonry walls and new structural openings and removal of timber stairs between basement and ground floor levels of no. 21, removal of ground floor stairs in Vernon and Sicilian House, replacement external metal stairs, new lifts and doors.
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2025/0640/L Awaiting decision
Vernon House 23 Sicilian Avenue London WC1A 2QS
External alterations including installation of new condenser plant area to the rear of the building at lower ground floor level, installation of new plant and solar panels on the roofs of all buildings, erection of new stair core extension on the roof, extension to mansard roof on the north west part of the building, replacement shopfronts, installation of new curved entrance sliding doors with canopy and timber panelling at first floor level on Southampton Row, new external doors to office entrances fronting onto Sicilian Avenue, installation of new external metal stair, replacement of windows at lower ground floor level on the rear elevation of no. 21, amalgamation of 3 retail units to 2 enlarged single units in Vernon and Sicilian House, creation of cycle spaces and changing facilities in basement of no. 21 and associated internal works including removal of masonry walls and new structural openings and removal of timber stairs between basement and ground floor levels of no. 21, removal of ground floor stairs in Vernon and Sicilian House, replacement external metal stairs, new lifts and doors.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
Camden took a median of 43 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Related applications
Cases linked to this one on the register
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2022/3301/P Granted
Vernon House and Sicilian House, 23 Sicilian Avenue and no. 21 Southampton Row London WC1A 2QS
External alterations including installation of new condenser plant area to the rear of the building at lower ground floor level, installation of new plant and solar panels on the roofs of all buildings, erection of new stair core extension on the roof, extension to mansard roof on the north west part of the building, replacement shopfronts, installation of new curved entrance sliding doors with canopy and timber panelling at first floor level on Southampton Row, new external doors to office entrances fronting onto Sicilian Avenue, installation of new external metal stair, replacement of windows at lower ground floor level on the rear elevation of no. 21, amalgamation of 3 retail units to 2 enlarged single units in Vernon and Sicilian House, creation of cycle spaces and changing facilities in basement of no. 21 and associated works.
What happens while it is decided
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Nearby applications
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Vernon House 23 Sicilian Avenue London Camden WC1A 2QS
Discharge of condition 4 of listed building consent 2022/3985/L regarding the lobby doors and brass banding to external columns.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings -
13-17 Sicilian Avenue London WC1A 2QH
Internal alterations including installation of new staircase, removal of partition at basement level and removal of timber plinths in bays at front of shop (Class A1).
Granted Heritage and listed buildings -
9 Sicilian Avenue London WC1A 2QH
Works of internal refurbishment and minor alterations to retail unit at ground and basement levels.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings -
Vernon House 23 Sicilian Avenue London WC1A 2QS
Discharge of condition 4c of listed building consent application 2022/3985/L relating to windows.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing -
25-27 & 29 Sicilian Avenue London WC1A 2QH
Detailed sustainability statement required by condition 6 of planning permission dated 2/9/2011 (ref. 2011/2254/P) for the change of use of unit 29 from retail (Class A1) to restaurant (Class A3) use and amalgamation with units 25-27 (existing use Class A3) to form a single enlarged restaurant unit (Class A3).
Granted Full applications -
Vernon House 23 Sicilian Avenue London Camden WC1A 2QS
Partial details of condition 4a (external doors), b (internal doors), c (windows) and g (samples) of planning permission ref. 2022/3985/L dated 18/10/2023 (for External alterations and other works).
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing
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