Planning application
The Drill Hall 16 Chenies Street London WC1E 7EX
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Internal alterations to the planform with new openings through masonry walls and added partitioning at GF, replacement of rear elevation timber joinery, and new internal fire doors.
As published by the council, reference 2025/1027/L
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/1027/L
- Category
- Heritage and listed buildings
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Granted
- Decided
- 22 May 2025
- Postcode
- WC1E 7EX
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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2025/2517/L Granted
The Drill Hall 16 Chenies Street London WC1E 7EX
Details pursuant to Condition 4 (Windows Condition Survey) of listed building consent 2025/1027/L granted 22/05/2025 for 'internal alterations' including replacement of rear elevation timber joinery.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 May 2025
Decision issued: Granted
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Related applications
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1 later application on the register refers to this one:
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2025/2517/L Granted
The Drill Hall 16 Chenies Street London WC1E 7EX
Details pursuant to Condition 4 (Windows Condition Survey) of listed building consent 2025/1027/L granted 22/05/2025 for 'internal alterations' including replacement of rear elevation timber joinery.
What this grant of permission means
Camden granted permission on 22 May 2025, 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.
About heritage and listed building applications
Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.
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The Drill Hall 16 Chenies Street London WC1E 7EX
Details pursuant to Condition 4 (Windows Condition Survey) of listed building consent 2025/1027/L granted 22/05/2025 for 'internal alterations' including replacement of rear elevation timber joinery.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing -
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) 16-18 Chenies Street London WC1E 7PA
Demolition of part of rear of 16 and 18 Chenies Street, alterations, extensions (including at basement level) and general refurbishment to 16-18 Chenies Street to create 300 seat Richard Attenborough Theatre, new refectory, bar and kitchen, library, exhibition space, ancillary offices, 60 bed student accommodation and custodian's flat.
Granted Full applications Extension Demolition -
16-18 Chenies Street London WC1E 7PA
Part demolition of stage block to Drill Hall. Erection of rear extensions, alterations and general refurbishment to 16 Chenies Street to create 300 seat Richard Attenborough Theatre and library including new mezzanine floor and basement excavation.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition -
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) 16-18 Chenies Street London WC1E 7PA
Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) and condition 4 (green roof details) of planning permission 2015/5759/P dated 14/08/2018 for the 'demolition of part of rear of 16 and 18 Chenies Street; alterations, extensions (including at basement level) and general refurbishment to 16-18 Chenies Street to create Richard Attenborough Theatre, new refectory, bar and kitchen, library, exhibition space, ancillary offices and student accommodation'; namely, reduction in the number of theatre seats, reduction in student rooms, relocation of green roof, creation of basement extensions, access ramp and associated internal and external alterations.
Granted Amendments Extension Demolition 39 docs -
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) 16-18 Chenies Street London WC1E 7PA
Part demolition of stage block to Drill Hall. Erection of rear extensions, alterations and general refurbishment to 16 Chenies Street to create 268 seat Richard Attenborough Theatre and library including new mezzanine floor and basement excavation and new access ramp.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition 4 docs -
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