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3 Bloomsbury Street London WC1B 3QE

Refused Camden 2025/4117/A Advertisement Consent

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

Display of 1 x non-illuminated fascia lettering sign, 1 x externally illuminated (spot-lit) projecting sign and a retractable canvas awning.

As published by the council, reference 2025/4117/A

Application record

Reference
2025/4117/A
Type
Advertisement Consent
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Refused
Received
30 Sep 2025
Validated
7 Oct 2025
Decided
23 Apr 2026
Ward
Bloomsbury
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
WC1B 3QE

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 0 approved, 2 refused.

  • 2025/4318/L Refused

    3 Bloomsbury Street London WC1B 3QE

    External and internal alterations in connection with installation of a retractable canvas awning, external signage and shopfront repair and renovation, including new internal lighting, furniture and rear fitting room.

    Decided 23 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 30 Sep 2025

    Received by Camden

  2. 7 Oct 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 23 Apr 2026

    Decision issued: Refused

  4. 9 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

3 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

Camden refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About advertisement consent applications

Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.

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