Planning application
50-51 Russell Square London Camden WC1B 4JP
Works: Extension Roofing Demolition Small domestic
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Relates to 2023/5470/P
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Proposal
Details pursuant to condition 12 (mechanical ventilation) of planning permission ref 2023/5470/P dated 12/03/2025 for Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear, reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension.
As published by the council, reference 2025/3203/P
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/3203/P
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Registered
- Postcode
- WC1B 4JP
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 3 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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2025/1431/P Granted
50-51 Russell Square London Camden WC1B 4JP
Details pursuant to condition 13 (air quality monitoring) of planning permission 2023/5470/P (dated 12/03/2025 for refurbishment of existing building including new facades and extensions
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2023/5470/P Granted
50-51 Russell Square London Camden WC1B 4JP
Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear; reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension.
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 42 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
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2023/5470/P Granted
50-51 Russell Square London Camden WC1B 4JP
Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear; reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with Camden for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Camden decided full applications in a median of 56 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP
Non-material amendment to planning permission ref. 2023/5470/P (dated 13/03/2025) for: Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear; reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension. NAMELY for alterations to the front lightwell, ground floor entrances, fifth floor fenestration, plant enclosure, and rear terrace.
Granted Amendments Extension Roofing +2 10 docsSmall domestic -
50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP
Details pursuant to Condition 7(e) (Lighting) of planning permission ref. 2023/5470/P (dated 12/03/2025) for: Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear; reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension.
Granted Full applications Extension Roofing +1 9 docsSmall domestic -
50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP
Details pursuant to Condition 7(d) (Metal Cladding) of planning permission ref. 2023/5470/P (dated 12/03/2025) for: Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear; reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension.
Granted Full applications Extension Roofing +1 3 docsSmall domestic -
50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP
Details pursuant to Condition 7(b) (Brickwork) of planning permission ref. 2023/5470/P (dated 12/03/2025) for: Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear; reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension.
Granted Full applications Extension Roofing +1 3 docsSmall domestic -
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50-51 Russell Square London Camden WC1B 4JP
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