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. 16 Mar 2026

   Received by Camden

2. 20 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• 2022/1041/P Granted

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

  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. THIS APPLICATION IS ACCOMPANIED BY AN ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT

  Decided 17 Jul 2024 Full applications

Camden granted permission on 23 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.

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.

• 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

• 2026/0990/P Refused

  1 Bleeding Heart Yard & 19 Greville Street London EC1N 8SJ

  Change of use from office space and restaurant use (Class E) and members club (Sui Generis) to affordable workspace and restaurant use (Class E) and 1 x residential unit on the third and fourth floors (Class C3). Erection of a two-storey roof extension across 19 Greville Street and 1 Bleeding Heart Yard, including alterations at second-floor level to the interior courtyard elevation, ground-floor fenestration changes, and a roof terrace for the associated residential unit.

  Received 26 Mar, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 2026/3044/P Granted

  London Irish Centre 50-52 Camden Square London NW1 9XB

  Details to discharge Condition 25 Part A (Air Quality Monitoring) of planning permission ref. 2020/1481/P dated 17/05/24 for 'Redevelopment of site to provide new and reconfigured community centre and ancillary residential accommodation (Class D1/ D2) involving alterations to retained buildings at No's. 50, 51 and 52 Camden Square including replacement of two storey 'link' building; demolition of Murray Street and Murray Mews buildings and replacement with part-three / part-four storey building (plus basement level) with second and third floor terraces and new entrance; associated landscaping and cycle parking'.

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 2026/4338/P Awaiting decision

  32 Willoughby Road London NW3 1RU

  Details to discharge condition 6 (tree protection methods) of planning permission 2025/4186/P granted 13/11/2025 for 'Demolition of existing two storey outrigger and replacement with part two-storey, part single storey rear extension, loft conversion with dormer and roof light to main roof at rear, new windows to flanking wall, replacement of existing windows and installation of a gate and fence to side'.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 2026/4141/P Awaiting decision

  24 Endell Street London WC2H 9HQ

  Relocation of three air conditioning condenser units to first floor roof, construction of an acoustic enclosure and other associated works.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 2026/3907/P Awaiting decision

  Flat 1 16 Lyndhurst Road London NW3 5NL

  External renovations to the front of the property, including works to the entry porch, steps, replacment front door, installation of metal railings to boundary wall and paving to front garden and erection of a glass roof to the side passage to create a bike shelter.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications