Planning application
32 Bedford Row London WC1R 4HE
Works: Extension Roofing Windows or glazing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Internal and external alterations to the building including refurbishment, alterations to the floor plan, new roof lantern, replacement fourth floor extension and roof terrace with glass balustrade, reinstatement of historic chimney stacks.
As published by the council, reference 2026/2635/L
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/2635/L
- Type
- Listed Building Consent
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 23 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 7 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Holborn and Covent Garden
- Postcode
- WC1R 4HE
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 4 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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2026/2671/P Awaiting decision
32 Bedford Row London WC1R 4HE
Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) to permission 2024/1332/P dated 09.10.2025 (for: Change of use from office (Class E) to residential (Class C3) to form a self-contained dwelling and external alterations including new roof lantern, replacement fourth floor extension and roof terrace with glass balustrade) chiefly to revise the roof extension, rationalise internal layouts, upgrade doors. remove modern finishes to lightwell and entrance, reinstate historic chimney stacks and other minor alterations.
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2024/1835/L Granted
32 Bedford Row London WC1R 4HE
Internal and external alterations to the building including refurbishment, alterations to the floor plan, new roof lantern, replacement fourth floor extension and roof terrace with glass balustrade.
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2024/1332/P Awaiting decision
32 Bedford Row London WC1R 4HE
Change of use from office (Class E) to residential (Class C3) to form a self-contained dwelling and external alterations including new roof lantern, replacement fourth floor extension and roof terrace with glass balustrade.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Jun 2026
Received by Camden
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7 Jul 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 1 September 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 42 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
12 documents on file for this application
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About heritage and listed building applications
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Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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32 Bedford Row London WC1R 4HE
Internal and external alterations to the building including refurbishment, alterations to the floor plan, new roof lantern, replacement fourth floor extension and roof terrace with glass balustrade.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Roofing +1 -
32 Bedford Row London WC1R 4HE
98% historically approved · decision due ~1 Sep
Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) to permission 2024/1332/P dated 09.10.2025 (for: Change of use from office (Class E) to residential (Class C3) to form a self-contained dwelling and external alterations including new roof lantern, replacement fourth floor extension and roof terrace with glass balustrade) chiefly to revise the roof extension, rationalise internal layouts, upgrade doors. remove modern finishes to lightwell and entrance, reinstate historic chimney stacks and other minor alterations.
Awaiting decision Amendments Extension Roofing +1 17 docsDomestic -
32 Bedford Row London WC1R 4HE
91% historically approved
Change of use from office (Class E) to residential (Class C3) to form a self-contained dwelling and external alterations including new roof lantern, replacement fourth floor extension and roof terrace with glass balustrade.
Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Roofing +1Domestic -
29-31 Bedford Row Chambers Bedford Row London WC1R 4HE
Retention of external plant units at first floor and roof level, rooflight and aerials [retrospective]
Granted Full applications Loft or dormer -
Bedford Row Chambers 29-31 Bedford Row London WC1R 4HE
Retention of external plant units at first floor and roof level, rooflight and aerials and internal alterations to all floors including removal of doors, walls, installation of downlighters, doors, joinery, dropped ceilings and changes to layouts [retrospective]
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer -
29-31 Bedford Row Chambers Bedford Row London Camden WC1R 4HE
Minor interior modifications to two existing basement office rooms, involving the removal of a modern plasterboard ceiling & stud partition dividing the space, relocation of an existing door set, new electrical installations, wiring, lighting, decoration, joinery & flooring. Replacement of a modern 80 x 80 SHS post supporting an existing oak beam with a larger 100 x 100 SHS supporting a new steel beam to the underside of the exisitng oak beam (which is not altered). Steel supports concealed with plasterboard.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 15 docs
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