Planning application
2026/3077/P
Eastman Dental Hospital Site and Buildings 256 Gray's Inn Road London
Proposal
Amendments to planning permission ref. 2021/1809/P dated 18/04/2023 (for: Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission reference 2019/2879/P dated 10/03/2020 (later varied by planning permission 2020/5791/P dated 21/06/2021) (for: Partial redevelopment of the site to create medical research, outpatient facility and academic floorspace with changes to include amendments to Plot 1 (former Royal Free Hospital Building) to amend the lecture theatre east facade; east facade updates (locations of doors); north west corner facade (change of detailing); facade level changes; firefighting lift; Alexandra Wing demolition and construction methodology). New changes include lowering height of link between Alexandra building and Plot 1, relocation of vent, new low level vent, altering the flue number and design, additional demolition and construction details, and changes to flues on Plot 1) NAMELY, amendment to development description
As published by the council, reference 2026/3077/P
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Jul 2026
Received by Camden
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23 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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28 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Camden for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About amendments applications
How this application type works
An amendment application changes a permission that already exists. Non-material amendments cover small adjustments with no wider effect, while minor material amendments, usually made by varying a condition, allow modest design changes without a fresh application. Anything beyond that needs a new permission, so the scope here is deliberately narrow.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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2024/5567/P Granted
Eastman Dental Hospital 256 Gray's In Road London WC1X 8LD
Non-material amendment to planning permission reference 2019/2879/P dated 10/03/2020 (as amended by 2020/5791/P dated 21/06/2021 and 2021/1809/P dated 18/04/2023) for: Partial redevelopment of the site to create medical research, outpatient facility and academic floorspace) changes include increasing the number of patient parking bays to two
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2024/0736/A Granted
Ucl Eastman Dental Hospital And Institute 256 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8LD
Display of a free standing double sided digital screen adjacent to bus stop.
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2024/3224/L Granted
Eastman Dental Hospital 256 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8LD
Discharge of parts a, b, c and d of condition 4 granted under planning reference 2019/2880/L dated 10/03/2020 relating to materials.
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2020/5791/P Granted
Eastman Dental Hospital Site and Buildings (including the Former Royal Free Hospital the Eastman Dental Clinic and the Levy Wing) located at 256 Gray's Inn Road WC1X 8LD and Frances Gardner House, Wren Street, Gray's Inn Road WC1X 0HD
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) granted under Planing Application reference 2019/2879/P dated 10/03/20 (for: Partial redevelopment of the site to create medical research, outpatient facility and academic floorspace); CHANGES include rear and front extensions to the basement of Plot 1; significant extension of the Plot 3 basement at both level B1 and level B2 to provide two lecture theatres (net additional 852sqm GIA floorspace); additional plant and servicing equipment. This application is accompanied by an addendum to the original Environmental Statement.
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2022/3350/P Granted
UCL Eastman Dental Hospital 259 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8LD
Details of Condition 22 (Bird and Bat Boxes) granted under planning reference 2019/2879/P dated 10/03/2020 for Partial redevelopment of the site, including to the former Royal Free Hospital (Plot 1); Eastman Dental Clinic (Plot 2); Levy Wing (Plot 3); Frances Gardner House and the Riddell Memorial Fountain within the courtyard of the former Royal Free Hospital, to create approximately 23,861sqm of medical research, outpatient facility and academic (Use Class D1) floorspace. Former Royal Free Hospital: demolition of the New, Sussex and Victoria Wings (with retention of the Alexandra Wing); single storey extensions and reinstatement of southern pediment on Alexandra Wing; erection of five storey building (plus two storeys of plant and two storeys of basement) to the rear of the Alexandra Wing, including plant, terraces, flues, to provide a dementia and neurology research facility. Eastman Dental Clinic: alterations to the listed building including the part rebuilding of the northern fa??ade and new entrance; replacement windows; new plant; works to the courtyard and associated external and internal alterations associated with its conversion to education use. Levy Wing: substantial demolition of the building and erection of a part 4, part 7 storey building (plus two storey basement, including plant and external amenity spaces), to provide education space. Frances Gardner House: installation of photovoltaic panels on the roof and landscaping works to the courtyard. Riddell Memorial Fountain: relocation of the listed fountain from the courtyard of the former Royal Free Hospital to the courtyard of the Eastman Dental Clinic. Associated landscaping arrangements including the creation of a new public square, other public spaces and routes, and pedestrian connections to Gray's Inn Road, St Andrew's Gardens, Cubitt Street and Langton Close. Associated transport and servicing arrangements including cycle parking, parking and a new servicing ramp.
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2012/6343/P Granted
Eastman Dental Hospital & Institute 256 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8LD
Installation of 2 no. telecommunications dishes to existing antenna support pole at roof level to existing dental hospital (Class D1).
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2026/2615/P Granted
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2026/2945/P Granted
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