Planning application
53 Gordon Square London WC1H 0PD
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Installation of air-conditioning unit at roof level and associated internal alteration including; new services within roof space and ceiling grilles; removal of internal partitions and doors; removing current kitchen and bathroom fittings and installing replacements; renewal of finishes throughout; reinstatement of a chimneypiece; new lighting and sockets and associated works all at fourth floor level.
As published by the council, reference 2025/1796/L
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/1796/L
- Category
- Heritage and listed buildings
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Granted
- Decided
- 25 Jul 2025
- Postcode
- WC1H 0PD
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 9 applications since 2012: 7 approved, 0 refused.
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2025/1376/P Granted
53 Gordon Square London WC1H 0PD
Installation of 1no. air-conditioning unit at roof level..
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2025/1156/L Granted
53 Gordon Square London WC1H 0PD
Discharge of condition 4b of listed consent application 2024/4483/L regarding door architraves and mouldings.
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2025/0721/L Granted
53 Gordon Square London WC1H 0PD
Discharge of conditon 4 of listed building consent application 2024/4483/L regarding details of a the platform lift.
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2012/3582/P Granted
53 Gordon Square London WC1H 0PD
Details pertaining to condition 4 (external elevation fittings) of planning permission ref. 2009/5727/P for the installation of a new door within a wall to the gallery of the building in education use (Class D1), decided 12/03/2010.
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2012/2151/P Withdrawn
53 Gordon Square London WC1H 0PD
Installation of an external ramp and steps with balustrade to provide an accessible entrance to building in education use (Class D1).
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2012/2152/L Withdrawn
53 Gordon Square London WC1H 0PD
Installation of an external ramp and steps with balustrade to provide an accessible entrance to building in education use (Class D1).
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2012/2033/P Granted
53 Gordon Square London WC1H 0PD
Removal of condition 5 (details of proposed external cleaning of brickwork) of listed building consent granted 12/03/10 (Ref: 2009/5734/L) for internal works and work associated with the installation of a new door within a wall to the gallery of the building in education use (Class D1).
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2012/1347/L Granted
53 Gordon Square London WC1H 0PD
Details pursuant to condition 4 (written specification/method statement of damp proofing and tanking works) of Listed Building Consent dated 12/03/10 (Ref 2009/5734/L) for internal works associated with the installation of a new door within a wall to the gallery of the building in education use (Class D1).
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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25 Jul 2025
Decision issued: Granted
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Related applications
Cases linked to this one on the register
1 later application on the register refers to this one:
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2025/4229/L Awaiting decision
53 Gordon Square London Camden WC1H 0PD
Discharge of condition 4 of listed building consent application 2025/1796/L relating to joinery details.
What this grant of permission means
Camden granted permission on 25 July 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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