Shakespeares Head 64-68 Kingsway London WC2B 6BG

1. 20 Aug 2025

   Received by Camden

2. 22 Oct 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 17 December 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Camden took a median of 42 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• 64-68 Shakespeares Head Kingsway London Camden WC2B 6AH

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  Wifi upgrade and the isntaillation of associated services.

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• Shakespeare's Head 64-68 Kingsway London WC2B 6BG

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  Replacement of ceiling-mounted glass racks and repositioning of pendant light.

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  2022/3906/A 50 yards away

  Display of single freestanding Forum Structure, featuring Digital 86 screen on both sides.

  Refused

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  2012/4653/A 50 yards away

  Installation of 1 x stainless steel and acrylic internally illuminated fascia sign and 1 x aluminium/acrylic internally illuminated hanging sign to front elevation of existing restaurant (class A3)

  Granted

• 58 Kingsway London WC2B 6DX

  2026/2680/P Submitted 25 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Installation of 3 no. antenna on support poles together with 1 no. equipment cabinet and ancillary development thereto on the rooftop.

  Refused Prior approval 17 docs

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  2018/4746/L Submitted 2 Oct 2018 50 yards away

  Internal fit out works to ground to eighth floors. Lightweight partitioning and alterations to modern suspended ceilings

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 24 docs

• 2026/0369/P Granted

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• 2026/3694/P Granted

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  Details pursuant to condition 19 (external lighting) of planning permission 2025/1683/P, granted subject to a legal agreement on 05/06/2026, for remodelling, refurbishment and extensions (including 3 additional storeys) of the existing building to provide Use Class E (commercial, retail/restaurant and jewellery workspace) and associated landscaping and facade works.

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• 2025/2002/P Granted

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  Received 9 May, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 2026/3551/P Granted

  19 Charterhouse Street London EC1N 6RA

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  Received 19 Aug, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Full applications