50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

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

• 2026/2313/P Granted

  50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

  Details pursuant to Condition 7(e) (Lighting) 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 6 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 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. 18 Jun 2026

   Received by Camden

2. 22 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 3 Sep 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 3 September 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

  92% 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

  2026/2313/P Submitted 5 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Details pursuant to Condition 7(e) (Lighting) 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 9 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

• 2026/1139/P Granted

  25 John Street London WC1N 2BS

  Alterations to design of conservatory, windows and doors approved under planning permission 2024/0312/P dated 06/08/2024.

  Received 26 Mar, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Amendments
• 2026/4266/P Awaiting decision

  Unit 3A Camden Wharf London 28 Jamestown Road NW1 7BY

  Variation of the planning permission dated 15.3.1999 (Registered No PE9700702R3) for the redevelopment of the eastern part of the site by the erection of a four-storey building for mixed A1, A3 and B1 and the retention of the lock-keepers cottage as a Canal Information Centre with ancillary retail/ cafe comprising alterations to the elevations, fenestration, shopfront, balustrading, terraces, roof plant and the omission of the approved canopy over the pedestrian area as well as the discharging of part of condition 1 of the said planning permission relating to approval of details of balustrades, shopfronts, the canopy attached to the commercial building and any structure related to it.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Amendments
• 2026/3366/P Granted

  Flat Lower Ground Floor 133 King Henry's Road London NW3 3RD

  Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 2025/1032/P dated 23/04/2025 (which amended 2023/5117/P dated 22/03/2024 (for: Erection of single storey rear extension at lower ground floor, new windows to front and side elevations and new front door) NAMELY, changes to front elevation window and materials

  Received 6 Aug, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Amendments
• 2026/4223/P Awaiting decision

  6 Conybeare London NW3 3SD

  Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission ref. 2022/2870/P, dated 13/12/2022, for the erection of a single-storey roof extension and internal roof terrace to the front part of the building, namely to regularise amendments to the approved scheme.

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Amendments
• 2026/4045/P Granted

  234 - 240 Grafton Road London NW5 4NS

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 2024/4574/P granted 21/01/2026 for 'Erection of mansard roof extension to accommodate 1 x one bedroom and 1 x two bedroom dwellings; erection of a part one part two storey semi-detached one bedroom dwelling within rear garden to Dale Road; new cycle storage within rear garden, installation of 1 x ASHP in rear garden and 2 x ASHP on mansard roof of terrace, alterations to front boundary treatment.' namely to amend windows on the rear elevation of the existing building.

  Received 18 Sep, published by the council 24 Sep 2026 Amendments