Planning application
New London House 172 Drury Lane London WC2B 5QR
Works: Extension
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Infill of existing voids and erection of projecting extensions at second and third floors on Macklin Street frontage, to provide additional office (Class E) accomodation.
As published by the council, reference 2025/3353/P
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/3353/P
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Registered
- Postcode
- WC2B 5QR
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 2 applications since 2016: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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2016/4045/P Granted
New London House 172 Drury Lane London WC2B 5QR
Erection of projecting extensions within voids on 2nd and 3rd floors to the side elevation facing Macklin Street.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Jul 2026
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Decision
Awaiting decision
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