50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

This site has had 7 applications since 2025: 7 approved, 0 refused.

• 2026/2540/P Granted

  50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

  Non-material amendment to planning permission ref. 2023/5470/P (dated 13/03/2025) for: Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear; reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension. NAMELY for alterations to the front lightwell, ground floor entrances, fifth floor fenestration, plant enclosure, and rear terrace.

  Decided 3 Sep 2026 Amendments
• 2026/1588/P Granted

  50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

  Details pursuant to Condition 7(a) (Windows, Doors, Balustrades) of planning permission ref. 2023/5470/P (dated 12/03/2025) for: Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear; reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension.

  Decided 24 Apr 2026 Full applications
• 2026/0870/P Granted

  50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

  Details pursuant to Condition 7(d) (Metal Cladding) of planning permission ref. 2023/5470/P (dated 12/03/2025) for: Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear; reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension.

  Decided 10 Apr 2026 Full applications
• 2026/0868/P Granted

  50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

  Details pursuant to Condition 7(b) (Brickwork) of planning permission ref. 2023/5470/P (dated 12/03/2025) for: Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear; reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension.

  Decided 7 May 2026 Full applications
• 2026/0869/P Granted

  50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

  Details pursuant to Condition 7(c) (GRC Cladding) of planning permission ref. 2023/5470/P (dated 12/03/2025) for: Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear; reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension.

  Decided 10 Apr 2026 Full applications
• 2025/2462/P Granted

  50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

  Details pursuant to condition 8 (living roof) of planning permission 2023/5470/P (dated 12/03/2025) for refurbishment of existing building including new facades and extensions

  Decided 8 Jul 2025 Full applications

1. 5 Jun 2026

   Received by Camden

2. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 6 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

• 2023/5470/P Granted

  50-51 Russell Square London Camden WC1B 4JP

  Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear; reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension.

  Decided 12 Mar 2025 Full applications

Camden granted permission on 6 August 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.

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• 50-51 Russell Square London Camden WC1B 4JP

  2025/3203/P 50 yards away

  91% historically approved

  Details pursuant to condition 12 (mechanical ventilation) of planning permission ref 2023/5470/P dated 12/03/2025 for Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear, reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Roofing +1
  Small domestic

• 50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

  2026/2540/P Submitted 18 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Non-material amendment to planning permission ref. 2023/5470/P (dated 13/03/2025) for: Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear; reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension. NAMELY for alterations to the front lightwell, ground floor entrances, fifth floor fenestration, plant enclosure, and rear terrace.

  Granted Amendments Extension Roofing +2 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

  2026/0870/P Submitted 5 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Details pursuant to Condition 7(d) (Metal Cladding) of planning permission ref. 2023/5470/P (dated 12/03/2025) for: Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear; reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension Roofing +1 3 docs
  Small domestic

• 50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

  2026/0868/P Submitted 5 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Details pursuant to Condition 7(b) (Brickwork) of planning permission ref. 2023/5470/P (dated 12/03/2025) for: Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear; reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension Roofing +1 3 docs
  Small domestic

• Associated British Foods Plc 50 Russell Square London WC1B 4JA

  2014/0874/P 50 yards away

  Installation of louvres to South East elevation associated with new ventilation system to offices.

  Granted Full applications

• 50-51 Russell Square London Camden WC1B 4JP

  2025/1431/P 50 yards away

  Details pursuant to condition 13 (air quality monitoring) of planning permission 2023/5470/P (dated 12/03/2025 for refurbishment of existing building including new facades and extensions

  Granted Full applications Extension

• 2026/0369/P Granted

  Railway embankment and land west of 49 Adelaide Road London NW3 3QB

  Installation of a new DNO (Distribution Network Operator) cabinet and erection secure access gate to Adelaide Road, erection of staircase to railway embankment, associated works.

  Received 17 Jul, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 2026/3694/P Granted

  19 Charterhouse Street London EC1N 6RA

  Details pursuant to condition 19 (external lighting) of planning permission 2025/1683/P, granted subject to a legal agreement on 05/06/2026, for remodelling, refurbishment and extensions (including 3 additional storeys) of the existing building to provide Use Class E (commercial, retail/restaurant and jewellery workspace) and associated landscaping and facade works.

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 5 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 2026/3904/P Granted

  14 Templewood Avenue London NW3 7XA

  Details pursuant to Condition 5 (Tree protection measures) of planning permission 2026/2315/P dated 10/08/2026 for "Erection of an orangery/outbuilding in the rear garden."

  Received 9 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 2025/2002/P Granted

  11 Doughty Street London WC1N 2PL

  Change of use from office (Class E) to residential to form a single-family dwelling (Class C3); associated internal and external alterations

  Received 9 May, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 2026/3551/P Granted

  19 Charterhouse Street London EC1N 6RA

  Details pursuant to condition 21 (Details of gates/barriers onto Charterhouse Street) of planning permission 2025/1683/P, granted subject to a legal agreement on 05/06/2026, for remodelling, refurbishment and extensions (including 3 additional storeys) of the existing building to provide Use Class E (commercial, retail/restaurant and jewellery workspace) and associated landscaping and facade works.

  Received 19 Aug, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Full applications