Planning application
3 Bloomsbury Street London WC1B 3QE
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.
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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.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Sep 2025
Received by Camden
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7 Oct 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Apr 2026
Decision issued: Refused
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9 Aug 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
3 documents on file for this application
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About advertisement consent applications
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