Land to the North of the British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

This site has had 21 applications since 2021: 20 approved, 0 refused.

• 2026/2958/P Granted

  Land to the North of the British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Details pursuant to condition 5 (Piling method statement) of planning permission 2022/1041/P dated 17/07/2024 (for Demolition of the British Library Centre for Conservation, alterations to the British Library and erection of a new building)

  Decided 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 2026/2957/P Granted

  Land to the North of the British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Non material amendment to planning permission 2022/1041/P dated 17/07/2024 for: ‘Demolition of the British Library Centre for Conservation, alterations to the British Library and erection of a new building of 12 above-ground storeys and two basement levels for use as library, galleries, learning, business and events spaces (Class F1) and retail and commercial spaces (Class E); provision of internal and external public spaces, landscaping and a community garden; improvement works adjacent to Dangoor Walk; provision of cycle and car parking and servicing facilities including new crossovers; provision of Crossrail 2 infrastructure; means of access; and associated works’. The amendment is to revise the wording of condition 6 (Water Main) and discharge the condition.

  Decided 10 Sep 2026 Amendments
• 2026/2771/P Granted

  Land to the North of the British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Non material amendment to planning permission 2022/1041/P dated 17/07/2024 for: ‘Demolition of the British Library Centre for Conservation, alterations to the British Library and erection of a new building of 12 above-ground storeys and two basement levels for use as library, galleries, learning, business and events spaces (Class F1) and retail and commercial spaces (Class E); provision of internal and external public spaces, landscaping and a community garden; improvement works adjacent to Dangoor Walk; provision of cycle and car parking and servicing facilities including new crossovers; provision of Crossrail 2 infrastructure; means of access; and associated works’. The amendment is to revise the wording of condition 3 (Crossrail 2 Infrastructure) and partially discharge the condition in respect of perimeter piling works.

  Decided 10 Sep 2026 Amendments
• 2026/1841/P Granted

  Land to the North of the British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Temporary installation of 80 freestanding Sheffield cycle stands at the western end of the British Library Piazza; and 54 two tier stands, 8 Sheffield stands and a cycle maintenance station within the Ossulston Street undercroft with installation of a temporary gated access system with associated access control equipment. All for a temporary period until January 2032.

  Decided 16 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 2026/1868/L Granted

  Land to the North of the British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Temporary alterations comprising: the installation of two-tier and Sheffield cycle parking stands and a cycle maintenance station within the Ossulston Street undercroft; installation of a temporary gated access system with associated access control equipment; and associated localised lifting and reinstatement of brick paving for below-ground fixings. All for a temporary period until January 2032.

  Decided 16 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/1802/P Granted

  Land to the North of the British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Details pursuant to condition 36B (Air quality monitoring evidence) of planning permission 2022/1041/P dated 17/07/2024 (for Demolition of the British Library Centre for Conservation, alterations to the British Library and erection of a new building)

  Decided 8 May 2026 Full applications
• 2026/1083/P Granted

  Land to the North of the British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Details pursuant to condition 57 (St Pancras Station and Thameslink Box HS1 Assets) of planning permission 2022/1041/P dated 17/07/2024 (for Demolition of the British Library Centre for Conservation, alterations to the British Library and erection of a new building)

  Decided 23 Apr 2026 Full applications
• 2026/1080/P Granted

  Land to the North of the British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Details pursuant to condition 55 (Vibration) of planning permission 2022/1041/P dated 17/07/2024 (for Demolition of the British Library Centre for Conservation, alterations to the British Library and erection of a new building)

  Decided 23 Apr 2026 Full applications
• 2026/1034/P Granted

  Land to the North of the British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Details pursuant to condition 54 (Imposed loads) of planning permission 2022/1041/P dated 17/07/2024 (for Demolition of the British Library Centre for Conservation, alterations to the British Library and erection of a new building)

  Decided 23 Apr 2026 Full applications
• 2026/1035/P Granted

  Land to the North of the British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Details pursuant to condition 49 (Foundation design / detailed basement construction plan) of planning permission 2022/1041/P dated 17/07/2024 (for Demolition of the British Library Centre for Conservation, alterations to the British Library and erection of a new building)

  Decided 23 Apr 2026 Full applications

1. 1 Dec 2025

   Received by Camden

2. 20 Jan 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• 2022/1320/L Granted

  The British Library (Land to the North of the British Library) 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  Demolition of the British Library Centre for Conservation and internal and external alterations of the Grade I listed British Library to facilitate a new building of 12 above-ground storeys and two basement levels for use as library, galleries, learning, business and events spaces (class F1) and retail and commercial spaces (Class E); and associated works.

  Decided 17 Jul 2024 Heritage and listed buildings

Camden granted permission on 20 January 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.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  2023/1988/L 50 yards away

  Replacement of non-illuminated signage comprising pinned white acrylic lettering to west elevation of Knowledge Centre.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• The British Library 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB

  2025/2588/L 50 yards away

  96% historically approved

  Removal of the existing 6No. Antennas and replacement with 6No. new Antennas, together with associated ancillary works throughout.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

• The British Library 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB

  2025/2495/P 50 yards away

  92% historically approved

  Removal of the existing 6No. Antennas and replacement with 6No. new Antennas, together with associated ancillary works throughout.

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  2021/4303/P 50 yards away

  Installation of laterally mounted photovoltaic and thermal (PVT) collector arrays at the fourth floor and the installation of internal pipework and associated plant at basement level of existing library building.

  Granted Full applications

• The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  2017/4173/P 50 yards away

  Installation of 1no. poster cabinet (retrospective)

  Granted Full applications

• The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

  2021/5028/L 50 yards away

  Installation of laterally mounted photovoltaic and thermal (PVT) collector arrays at the fourth floor and the installation of internal pipework and associated plant at basement level of existing library building.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings

• 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