Planning application
5-13 Leeke Street London WC1X 9HY
Works: Extension Demolition Windows or glazing
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Proposal
Phase 1: erection of three storey office extension (Use Class E(g)) at 13 Leeke Street following demolition of 13 Leeke Street (existing office floorspace) and external alterations to 5-11 Leeke Street, comprising partial rear upward extension, alterations to fenestration, and external facade upgrades; and, Phase 2: erection of additional office storey at roof level (Use Class E(g)), at 5-13 Leeke Street, with roof terrace above, plant and associated works
As published by the council, reference 2026/3440/P
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/3440/P
- Type
- Full Planning Permission
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 12 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 20 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Kings Cross
- Postcode
- WC1X 9HY
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 2 applications since 2020: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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2019/4683/P Granted
5-13 Leeke Street London WC1X 9HY
Erection of four storey office extension (Use Class B1a) following demolition of 13 Leeke Street (containing 1x1 bed self-contained flat (Use Class C3)); construction of additional storey at roof level with roof terrace above at 5-13 Leeke Street (Use Class B1a).
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Aug 2026
Received by Camden
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20 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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22 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 15 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
52 documents on file for this application
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Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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13 Leeke Street London WC1X 9HY
Demolition of existing building and erection of new three storey building with brick facade and erection of a two storey roof and rear extension. Change of use from residential house (Use class C3) to office space (Class B1) in conjunction with the existing use at 5-11 Leeke Street.
Refused Full applications Extension Demolition -
13 Leeke Street London WC1X 9HY
Use of the building as offices, confirming implementation of planning permission P2019/3267/P (dated 12/09/2019).
Granted Full applications -
13 Leeke Street London WC1X 9HY
Change of use from residential use (Class C3) to office use (Class B1a)
Granted Full applications 19 docs -
5-13 Leeke Street London WC1X 9HY
Erection of four storey office extension (Use Class B1a) following demolition of 13 Leeke Street (containing 1x1 bed self-contained flat (Use Class C3)); construction of additional storey at roof level with roof terrace above at 5-13 Leeke Street (Use Class B1a).
Granted Full applications Extension Demolition -
Paul Hamlyn Foundation 5 Leeke Street London WC1X 9HY
Erection of new pergola at roof level, and installation of decking and planters to existing roof terrace of office building (Class B1).
Granted Full applications -
5 - 11 Leeke Street London WC1X 9HZ
Display of internally illuminated sign to front elevation by main entrance to office.
Granted
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2026/3907/P Awaiting decision
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