Planning application
38 Great James Street London WC1N 3HB
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Replacement of fireplaces at lower ground, ground and first floor levels
As published by the council, reference 2026/0462/L
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/0462/L
- Type
- Listed Building Consent
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Granted
- Received
- 5 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 12 Feb 2026
- Decided
- 13 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Holborn and Covent Garden
- Decision by
- Members Briefing
- Postcode
- WC1N 3HB
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 4 applications since 2025: 3 approved, 0 refused.
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2025/0559/L Granted
38 Great James Street London WC1N 3HB
Internal and external works including erection of rear extension with re-provided terrace above, erection of pitched roof enclosure at front of roof, installation of replacement glazing and new rear windows, alterations to front railings, and associated works to grade II listed dwelling.
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2025/0543/P Granted
38 Great James Street London WC1N 3HB
Internal and external works including erection of rear extension with re-provided terrace above, erection of pitched roof enclosure at front of roof, installation of replacement glazing and new rear windows, alterations to front railings, and associated works to grade II listed dwelling.
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2025/2452/P Awaiting decision
38 Great James Street London WC1N 3HB
Internal and external works including provision of air source heat pumps, new heating system, new bathrooms to ground and 3rd floor level.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Feb 2026
Received by Camden
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12 Feb 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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13 Apr 2026
Decision issued: Granted
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9 Aug 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
9 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Camden granted permission on 13 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.
About heritage and listed building applications
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.
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