5 Great James Street London WC1N 3DB

This site has had 9 applications since 2017: 7 approved, 0 refused.

• 2026/3512/P Awaiting decision

  5 Great James Street London WC1N 3DB

  Replacement of existing timber windows, recovering of rear roof and installation of localised ventilation grilles and domestic gas boiler flue to rear elevation.

  Submitted 14 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 2026/2732/L Granted

  5 Great James Street London WC1N 3DB

  Alterations to internal layout of second-floor flat iand replacement of windows to first and second floor rear elevation.

  Decided 23 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2019/1333/L Granted

  5 Great James Street London WC1N 3DB

  Repair of existing unstable chimney stack on roof.

  Decided 10 Jul 2019 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2019/0515/L Granted

  5 Great James Street London WC1N 3DB

  Internal structural support work, internal alterations to non-original partition walls and repairs and maintenance cleaning to front facade.

  Decided 16 May 2019 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2018/5995/L Granted

  5 Great James Street London WC1N 3DB

  Discharge of conditions 4 & 5 of listed building consent 2017/3927/L

  Decided 8 May 2019 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2018/4050/L Granted

  5 Great James Street London WC1N 3DB

  Internal and external alterations to listed building. Including the creation of a new external rear door to courtyard, replacement of non-original window, and internal alterations to change layout of non-original walls on first and second floors.

  Decided 12 Nov 2018 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2018/2093/L Granted

  5 Great James Street London WC1N 3DB

  Alterations to improve structural stability and fire safety.

  Decided 19 Jun 2018 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2017/3927/L Granted

  5 Great James Street London WC1N 3DB

  Internal alterations associated with upgrading fire protection, including replacement of a non-original partition wall at second floor level, installation of a floor-mounted handrail to the staircase between second and third floor levels, painting of timber panelling within common areas and stairwell doors with an intumescent paint finish, replacement of non-original doors at third floor level, installation of glass fall protection barrier and secondary glazing to third floor windows, and installation of a new fire alarm system.

  Decided 29 Sep 2017 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 17 Aug 2026

   Received by Camden

2. 20 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 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.

   Camden took a median of 43 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Camden for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Camden decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 56 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 38 Great James Street London Camden WC1N 3HB

  2026/2449/P Submitted 12 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~18 Aug

  Discharge of conditions 4a (flooring) and 4b (joinery) of listed building consent dated 19 September 2025 ref 2025/2502/L .

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 38 Great James Street London Camden WC1N 3HB

  2026/2447/L Submitted 12 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~18 Aug

  Alterations to bathroom layouts and floor finishes on ground to second floors (pursuant to listed building consent 2025/0559/L, granted 05/06/2025 for 'Internal and external works including erection of rear extension with re-provided terrace above, erection of pitched roof enclosure at front of roof, installation of replacement glazing and new rear windows, alterations to front railings, and associated works to grade II listed dwelling')

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing 11 docs
  Domestic

• 42 Bedford Row London WC1R 4LL

  2010/5445/P 50 yards away

  Installation of external handrails behind parapet of the ground floor rear extension to office building (Class B1).

  Granted Full applications Extension

• 42 Bedford Row London WC1R 4LL

  2010/5454/L 50 yards away

  External and internal alterations, including installation of external handrails behind parapet of ground floor rear extension and installation and relocation of internal handrails to office building (Class B1).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension

• 24 Bedford Row London WC1R 4EH

  2018/5032/P Submitted 17 Oct 2018 50 yards away

  Removal of existing glazed door to Theobalds Road entrance and replacement with pair of sliding glass doors. Part removal of steps to Bedford Row entrance and creation of ramp access up to entrance doors.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 6 docs

• 60 Theobalds Road London WC1X 8SF

  2011/2708/A 50 yards away

  Display of fascia sign and awning with logo to existing restaurant unit (Class A3).

  Granted

• 2026/1141/L Granted

  25 John Street London WC1N 2BS

  Internal and external alterations to partition layout at basement, supporting structures and external ground level, and alterations to design of conservatory, windows and doors granted under listed building consent 2024/0338/L dated 06/08/2024.

  Received 26 Mar, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2025/1781/L Granted

  Frognal Rise House Lower Terrace London NW3 6RE

  Demolition of existing garage and interlinking gallery and replacement with new garage and garden room with link, new basement floor below garden, alterations to main house including replacement windows including reinstated oriel window and new French doors to entrance elevation, new roofing to side wing, new portico and replacement door to front elevation, enlargement of existing lightwell, replacement gates and canopy over entrance gate, restorations of boundary treatments, associated internal alterations including partial underpinning works and other minor alterations.

  Received 22 Apr, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/4129/L Awaiting decision

  6 Leverton Street London NW5 2PJ

  Strip out kitchen including floor tiles and replace; replace plumbing and flooring in rear ensuite; replace plumbing in front ensuite and WC; replace internal doors; replace garden wall with metal railing; replace 3 rear windows, 3 rear elevation side windows, 1 rear door and 1 rear elevation side door with double-glazed crittal windows and doors; remove 2 rear windows; render rear elevation brickwork; and associated works.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/1686/L Granted

  Flat Ground and 1st Floor and Flat 2nd and 3rd Floor 14 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR

  External and internal alterations in connection with conversion of two self-contained flats into a single-family dwellinghouse, including new doors at rear ground and second floor level, replacement windows at rear second and third floors level, removal of internal partitions, extending the stair handrail, and replacement internal doors, parquet flooring, skirting, architraves, cornicing, and fittings.

  Received 19 May, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/2202/L Refused

  4 Hampstead Square London NW3 1AB

  Erection of conservatory to front elevation.

  Received 27 May, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings