Vernon House 23 Sicilian Avenue London WC1A 2QS

This site has had 5 applications since 2024: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• 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.

  Decided 5 Mar 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
• 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.

  Decided 8 Jul 2024 Heritage and listed buildings
• 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.

  Heritage and listed buildings
• 2025/0676/P Awaiting decision

  Vernon House 23 Sicilian Avenue London WC1A 2QS

  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).

  Full applications

1. 4 Aug 2025

   Decision issued: Granted

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Camden granted permission on 4 August 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.

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• 2-6 Sicilian Avenue London WC1A 2QH

  2019/0186/L 50 yards away

  Merging of two existing retail units by creating two new openings at basement level, one new opening at ground floor, removing modern partitions and relocating existing ground floor toilet to create a DDA ambulant one, and to refurbish and redecorate the site.

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings

• 43 - 45 Bloomsbury Square London WC1A 2RA & 2 Southampton Place WC1A2NS

  2011/0117/L 50 yards away

  Internal alterations in connection with the change of use granted on 24/08/2010 (app ref: 2010/2437/P & 2010/2440/L) to Educational Facility (Class D1).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• 43 Bloomsbury Square London WC1A 2RA and 2 Southampton Place London WC1A 2NS

  2011/1123/P 50 yards away

  Installation of 7 X external condensor units within courtyards to rear of existing building (Class D1)

  Granted Full applications

• 43 Bloomsbury Square London WC1A 2RA and 2 Southampton Place London WC1A 2NS

  2011/1126/L 50 yards away

  Installation of internal air conditioning units at basement, ground, first, second, third and fourth floor level, with the installation of 7 X external condensor units within courtyards to rear of existing building (Class D1)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• 43 - 45 Bloomsbury Square & 2 Southampton Place LondonWC1A 2NS London WC1A 2RA

  2010/6127/P 50 yards away

  Installation of new internal air conditioning units and new external condenser units to existing business (Class B1).

  Withdrawn Full applications

• 43 - 45 Bloomsbury Square London WC1A 2RA

  2011/5545/P 50 yards away

  Details pursuant to condition 4 (details of the location, design and method of waste storage and removal (including recycled materials) of planning permission 2010/2437/P dated 28/05/2010 for: change of use of buildings from Offices (Class B1) to alternative use for either Educational use (Class D1) or Offices (Class B1) and external alterations associated with refurbishment, including new doors to under pavement vault entrances.

  Granted Full applications

• 2026/1141/L Granted

  25 John Street London WC1N 2BS

  Internal and external alterations to partition layout at basement, supporting structures and external ground level, and alterations to design of conservatory, windows and doors granted under listed building consent 2024/0338/L dated 06/08/2024.

  Received 26 Mar, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2025/1781/L Granted

  Frognal Rise House Lower Terrace London NW3 6RE

  Demolition of existing garage and interlinking gallery and replacement with new garage and garden room with link, new basement floor below garden, alterations to main house including replacement windows including reinstated oriel window and new French doors to entrance elevation, new roofing to side wing, new portico and replacement door to front elevation, enlargement of existing lightwell, replacement gates and canopy over entrance gate, restorations of boundary treatments, associated internal alterations including partial underpinning works and other minor alterations.

  Received 22 Apr, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/4129/L Awaiting decision

  6 Leverton Street London NW5 2PJ

  Strip out kitchen including floor tiles and replace; replace plumbing and flooring in rear ensuite; replace plumbing in front ensuite and WC; replace internal doors; replace garden wall with metal railing; replace 3 rear windows, 3 rear elevation side windows, 1 rear door and 1 rear elevation side door with double-glazed crittal windows and doors; remove 2 rear windows; render rear elevation brickwork; and associated works.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/1686/L Granted

  Flat Ground and 1st Floor and Flat 2nd and 3rd Floor 14 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR

  External and internal alterations in connection with conversion of two self-contained flats into a single-family dwellinghouse, including new doors at rear ground and second floor level, replacement windows at rear second and third floors level, removal of internal partitions, extending the stair handrail, and replacement internal doors, parquet flooring, skirting, architraves, cornicing, and fittings.

  Received 19 May, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/2202/L Refused

  4 Hampstead Square London NW3 1AB

  Erection of conservatory to front elevation.

  Received 27 May, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings