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41 Russell Square London WC1E 5DA

Granted Camden 2025/5243/P Full Planning Permission

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Installation of CCTV camera to the entrance arch soffit of 41 Russell Square and associated works to the entrance door.

As published by the council, reference 2025/5243/P

Application record

Reference
2025/5243/P
Type
Full Planning Permission
Status
Final Decision
Decision
Granted
Received
19 Nov 2025
Validated
24 Nov 2025
Decided
14 Jan 2026
Ward
Bloomsbury
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
WC1E 5DA

Site history

Applications at this address on the Camden register

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

  • 2025/5312/L Granted

    41 Russell Square London WC1E 5DA

    Installation of CCTV camera to the entrance arch soffit of 41 Russell Square and associated works to the entrance door.

    Decided 14 Jan 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 19 Nov 2025

    Received by Camden

  2. 24 Nov 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 14 Jan 2026

    Decision issued: Granted

  4. 9 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

10 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Camden granted permission on 14 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.

About full applications

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • 41 Russell Square London WC1E 5DA

    2025/5312/L Submitted 19 Nov 2025 0m away

    Installation of CCTV camera to the entrance arch soffit of 41 Russell Square and associated works to the entrance door.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 2 docs
  • 39 Russell Square London WC1B 5DA

    2023/3252/P Submitted 4 Oct 2023 17m away

    Installation of 2 condenser units within the lightwell, new roof vent, external intake and exhaust louvres on the south elevation of the basement and roof level, new access ladder on the southeast side elevation of the rear extension, and installation of external lighting on the side and rear elevations of the rear extension (Science Block) and within the lightwell of no. 39 Russell Square in association with use as workshops (Class E).

    Granted Full applications Extension Roofing 21 docs
  • 39 Russell Square London WC1B 5DA

    2023/4060/L Submitted 4 Oct 2023 17m away

    Installation of 2 condenser units within the lightwell, new roof vent, external intake and exhaust louvres on the south elevation of the basement and roof level, installation of external lighting on the side and rear elevations of the rear extension (Science Block) and within the lighrwell of no. 39 Russell Square, waterproofing tanking of 3 basement vaults for use as storage space, and internal works including installation of replacement air conditioning units in 1st and 2nd floors, structural repairs including removal of partitions, fixture and fittings, new partitions, new servicing and other associated internal alterations in association with use as workshops (Class E).

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Roofing 2 docs
  • 39 Russell Square London WC1B 5DA

    2025/1083/P 17m away

    Non-material amendments to planning permission ref 2023/3252/P dated 20/11/2023 for ‘Installation of 2 condenser units within the lightwell, new roof vent, external intake and exhaust louvres on the south elevation of the basement and roof level, new access ladder on the southeast side elevation of the rear extension, and installation of external lighting on the side and rear elevations of the rear extension (Science Block) and within the lightwell of no. 39 Russell Square in association with use as workshops (Class E).’, namely: installation of roof insulation increasing roof height by 90mm, erection of four louvre grilles on west elevation, and an external step and handrail to the rear yard of Science Block.

    Granted Full applications Extension Roofing
  • British Museum 38 - 43 Russell Square London WC1B 5DA

    2017/4368/T 27m away

    DD - REAR GARDEN: 1 x Horse Chestnut - Fell to ground level/create monolith beneath recent wound - DD

    Granted Trees
  • 39 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5BP

    2017/3308/L 27m away

    External and internal alterations including installation of security grilles on the basement and ground floor windows on the rear elevation, and replacement skylight lanterns within the lightwell at fourth floor level at no. 39 Russell Square, installation of new servicing including dado trunking, service risers, data hubs and boiler flues, fire safety upgrades, installation of suspended ceilings and alterations to boxed in existing electric intake and distribution boards with cupboards at all floor levels (retrospective).

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

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