Wiener Library Institute Of Contemporary History 29 Russell Square London WC1B 5DP

This site has had 4 applications since 2022: 4 approved, 0 refused.

• 2025/5001/P Granted

  Wiener Library Institute Of Contemporary History 29 Russell Square London WC1B 5DP

  Two-storey rear extension linked to closet wing of the existing building to form a new learning space at ground floor with a new gallery and roof terrace at first floor, and other minor works to existing building.

  Decided 7 Apr 2026 Full applications
• 2021/3228/L Granted

  Wiener Library Institute Of Contemporary History 29 Russell Square London WC1B 5DP

  Alterations to external entrance steps

  Decided 21 Jan 2022 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2021/3837/P Granted

  Wiener Library Institute Of Contemporary History 29 Russell Square London WC1B 5DP

  Alterations to external entrance steps

  Decided 21 Jan 2022 Full applications

1. 13 Nov 2025

   Received by Camden

2. 14 Nov 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Camden granted permission on 7 April 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Wiener Library Institute Of Contemporary History 29 Russell Square London WC1B 5DP

  2021/3228/L 50 yards away

  Alterations to external entrance steps

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• Wiener Library Institute Of Contemporary History 29 Russell Square London Camden WC1B 5DP

  2026/3882/L Submitted 8 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~10 Nov

  Proposed works to add a new inset set of glazed doors behind the existing entrance doors with associated works to the entrance including amendments to floor finish, additional linings to meet the entrance doors and coordinated works to existing radiators.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 15 docs

• Telephone kiosk west corner outside Russell Square (east of 29 Russell Square) London WC1B 5DP

  2021/6250/L 50 yards away

  Change of use of telephone box (Sui Generis) to retail kiosk (Use Class E) and associated alterations.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• Wiener Library Institute Of Contemporary History 29 Russell Square London Camden WC1B 5DP

  2022/1240/L 50 yards away

  Details of stone sample and plan of stone paving required by condition 4 of listed building consent dated 21/1/22 (2021/3228/L) for the alterations to external entrance steps.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• Wiener Library Institute Of Contemporary History 29 Russell Square London WC1B 5DP

  2025/5001/P Submitted 13 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Two-storey rear extension linked to closet wing of the existing building to form a new learning space at ground floor with a new gallery and roof terrace at first floor, and other minor works to existing building.

  Granted Full applications Extension 46 docs

• Wiener Library Institute Of Contemporary History 29 Russell Square London WC1B 5DP

  2021/3837/P 50 yards away

  Alterations to external entrance steps

  Granted Full applications

• 2026/1141/L Granted

  25 John Street London WC1N 2BS

  Internal and external alterations to partition layout at basement, supporting structures and external ground level, and alterations to design of conservatory, windows and doors granted under listed building consent 2024/0338/L dated 06/08/2024.

  Received 26 Mar, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2025/1781/L Granted

  Frognal Rise House Lower Terrace London NW3 6RE

  Demolition of existing garage and interlinking gallery and replacement with new garage and garden room with link, new basement floor below garden, alterations to main house including replacement windows including reinstated oriel window and new French doors to entrance elevation, new roofing to side wing, new portico and replacement door to front elevation, enlargement of existing lightwell, replacement gates and canopy over entrance gate, restorations of boundary treatments, associated internal alterations including partial underpinning works and other minor alterations.

  Received 22 Apr, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/4129/L Awaiting decision

  6 Leverton Street London NW5 2PJ

  Strip out kitchen including floor tiles and replace; replace plumbing and flooring in rear ensuite; replace plumbing in front ensuite and WC; replace internal doors; replace garden wall with metal railing; replace 3 rear windows, 3 rear elevation side windows, 1 rear door and 1 rear elevation side door with double-glazed crittal windows and doors; remove 2 rear windows; render rear elevation brickwork; and associated works.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/1686/L Granted

  Flat Ground and 1st Floor and Flat 2nd and 3rd Floor 14 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR

  External and internal alterations in connection with conversion of two self-contained flats into a single-family dwellinghouse, including new doors at rear ground and second floor level, replacement windows at rear second and third floors level, removal of internal partitions, extending the stair handrail, and replacement internal doors, parquet flooring, skirting, architraves, cornicing, and fittings.

  Received 19 May, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/2202/L Refused

  4 Hampstead Square London NW3 1AB

  Erection of conservatory to front elevation.

  Received 27 May, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings