41 Russell Square London WC1E 5DA

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

• 2025/5243/P 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 Full applications

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

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.

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.

• 41 Russell Square London WC1E 5DA

  2025/5243/P Submitted 19 Nov 2025 50 yards away

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

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• 39 Russell Square London WC1B 5DA

  2023/3252/P Submitted 4 Oct 2023 50 yards 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 50 yards 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 50 yards 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 50 yards 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 50 yards 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

• 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