Planning application
65 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3BL
Works: Windows or glazing
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Painted timber signboards in each of the properties windows, with fret cut metal lettering and raised timber bead external lighting fixture above. Installation of a 600x600mm projecting sign board to the west of the entrance on the north facade.
As published by the council, reference 2025/4997/A
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/4997/A
- Type
- Advertisement Consent
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Refused
- Received
- 7 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 10 Nov 2025
- Decided
- 18 Dec 2025
- Ward
- Bloomsbury
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- WC1B 3BL
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 Nov 2025
Received by Camden
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10 Nov 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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18 Dec 2025
Decision issued: Refused
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9 Aug 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
12 documents on file for this application
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