Planning application
39 Russell Square London WC1B 5DA
Works: Extension Roofing
Relates to 2023/3252/P
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 2025/1083/P
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/1083/P
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Granted
- Decided
- 17 Jun 2025
- 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.
-
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).
-
2023/4060/L 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, 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).
Timeline
Dates from the published record
-
17 Jun 2025
Decision issued: Granted
-
22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Related applications
Cases linked to this one on the register
-
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).
What this grant of permission means
Camden granted permission on 17 June 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 full applications
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
-
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).
Granted Full applications Extension Roofing 21 docs -
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, 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).
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Roofing 2 docs -
British Museum 38 - 43 Russell Square London WC1B 5DA
DD - REAR GARDEN: 1 x Horse Chestnut - Fell to ground level/create monolith beneath recent wound - DD
Granted Trees -
39 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BP
External and internal alterations including installation of security grilles on the basement and ground floor windows on the rear elevation, and replacement skylight lanterns within the lightwell at fourth floor level at no. 39 Russell Square, installation of new servicing including dado trunking, service risers, data hubs and boiler flues, fire safety upgrades, installation of suspended ceilings and alterations to boxed in existing electric intake and distribution boards with cupboards at all floor levels (retrospective).
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing -
42-43 Russell Square London WC1B 5DA
External alterations including new external plant and associated screen located at the rear of the property and new doors to the basement vaults in association with the refurbishment of the offices (B1 use).
Granted Full applications -
41 Russell Square London WC1B 5DA
Installation of new external plant and associated screen located at the rear of the property and new doors to the basement vaults in association with refurbishment of offices (B1 use).
Granted Full applications
Other full applications
In Camden
-
2026/2516/P Withdrawn
31 Loveridge Road London Camden NW6 2DU
Amalgamation of the existing three self-contained one-bedroom flats into a single-family dwelling house; demolition and replacement of existing outrigger; erection of a single-storey rear wrap-around extension; erection of a rear dormer extension; creation of a roof terrace above outrigger; replacement of existing windows with timber double glazed units; installation of rooflights to front roofslope; and installation of an air source heat pump in rear garden.
-
2026/3830/P Awaiting decision
Euston Tower 286 Euston Road London NW1 3DP
Deed of variation to allow more flexibility with Affordable housing payments for redevelopment of Euston Tower comprising retention of parts of the existing building (including central core, basement and foundations) and erection of a new building incorporating these retained elements, to provide a 32-storey mixed-use building providing offices and research and development floorspace (Class E(g)) and office, retail, café and restaurant space (Class E) and Enterprise Space (Class E/F) at ground and first floors, and associated external terraces; public realm enhancements, including new landscaping and provision of new publicly accessible steps and ramp; short and long stay cycle storage; servicing; refuse storage; plant and other ancillary and associated work.
-
2026/3282/P Granted
5 Berkley Road London NW1 8XX
Installation of 1no. above ground gas riser from the basement flat to the meter box at first floor (retrospective)
-
2026/0483/P Granted
100 Avenue Road London NW3 3HF
Discharge of details for condition 47 (surface water run off details) of planning permission 2026/0404/P granted on 19/06/2026 for " Variation of conditions (2 plan numbers); 8 (quantum of commercial space); 13 (commercial windows); 15 (Wind Microclimate); 19 (commercial windows); 24 (Air quality); 34 (development quantum); 40 (Circular Economy); 44 (designing out crime); 45 (Fire Strategy); 46 (SuDS); 48 (Community facility removed), 48 (wheelchair units), 49 (TfL health and safety) to planning permission ref. 2025/0852/P (for demolition of building and provision of a mixed-use residential-led development) to secure alterations to the external appearance; internal residential and commercial space layouts; omission of community floorspace and increased affordable housing provision; cycle and car parking; hard and soft landscaping, and other associated amendments”
-
2026/2697/P Awaiting decision
Flat 1, 73 Eton Avenue London NW3 3EU
Replacement of existing defective rear lean-to conservatory with a new slimline powder-coated aluminium framed conservatory with clear double glazing, on the exact same footprint as existing.