Planning application
212 High Holborn London WC1V 7BF
Works: Extension Demolition
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Proposal
Change of use from office (Class E) to hotel (Class C1); external alterations including partial demolition; removal of the rear extension at basement, ground and mezzanine levels; construction of a nine-storey rear extension above basement level and a lateral extension to the existing basement; alterations to front elevation and restoration of original features.
As published by the council, reference 2026/0399/P
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/0399/P
- Type
- Full Planning Permission
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 11 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 12 Feb 2026
- Ward
- Holborn and Covent Garden
- Postcode
- WC1V 7BF
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 6 applications since 2012: 3 approved, 0 refused.
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2026/0568/L Awaiting decision
212 High Holborn London WC1V 7BF
Change of use from office (Class E) to hotel (Class C1); external alterations including partial demolition; removal of the rear extension at basement, ground and mezzanine levels; construction of a nine-storey rear extension above basement level and a lateral extension to the existing basement; alterations to front elevation; remedial works; internal alterations to facilitate hotel use; and restoration of original features.
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2020/1922/L Granted
212 High Holborn London WC1V 7BF
Refurbishment of failed roof coverings and associated reinstatement of internal building fabric suffering from water damage.
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2012/5605/L Withdrawn
212 High Holborn London WC1V 7BF
Internal alterations to the layout of the ground floor in relation to upgrade works to existing bank.
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2011/5634/L Granted
212 High Holborn LONDON WC1V 7BF
Display of fascia and projecting signs; replacement of existing frames to Automated Teller Machine (ATM); internal alterations to include new fixtures following the removal of existing fitting in the cashier area and associated refurbishments.
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2011/5638/A Granted
212 High Holborn LONDON WC1V 7BF
Display of 1 x non-illuminated fascia sign to first floor level and 1 x externally illuminated projecting sign to ground floor level.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 Feb 2026
Received by Camden
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12 Feb 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 9 April 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Camden took a median of 43 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
102 documents on file for this application
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Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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212 High Holborn London WC1V 7BF
Refurbishment of failed roof coverings and associated reinstatement of internal building fabric suffering from water damage.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings -
212 High Holborn London WC1V 7BF
96% historically approved · decision due ~9 Apr
Change of use from office (Class E) to hotel (Class C1); external alterations including partial demolition; removal of the rear extension at basement, ground and mezzanine levels; construction of a nine-storey rear extension above basement level and a lateral extension to the existing basement; alterations to front elevation; remedial works; internal alterations to facilitate hotel use; and restoration of original features.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition 1 doc -
212 High Holborn LONDON WC1V 7BF
Display of fascia and projecting signs; replacement of existing frames to Automated Teller Machine (ATM); internal alterations to include new fixtures following the removal of existing fitting in the cashier area and associated refurbishments.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings -
212 High Holborn LONDON WC1V 7BF
Display of 1 x non-illuminated fascia sign to first floor level and 1 x externally illuminated projecting sign to ground floor level.
Granted -
212 High Holborn London WC1V 7BF
Internal alterations to the layout of the ground floor in relation to upgrade works to existing bank.
Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings -
212 - 214 High Holborn London WC1V 7BW
96% historically approved · decision due ~18 Oct
Internal refurbishment and alterations to layout; demolition of listed building at mezzanine level and fourth floor level; partial demolition of listed building including removal of modern additions at basement, ground, first, second, and third floor levels; construction of six storey above ground floor level rear extension; creation of Class A1 unit at basement, ground, and mezzanine level; and use of the remaining floorspace for Class B1 office use
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition 4 docs
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2026/4338/P Awaiting decision
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2026/3907/P Awaiting decision
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