Planning applications in Holborn and Covent Garden

8 Lincoln's Inn Fields London WC2A 3BP

Details pursuant to condition Condition 4 (Sample of soot washing) of listed building consent 2023/5250/L dated 12/07/2024 for 'Erection of replacement infill extension to the rear with walk-on rooflights, replacement of windows with replacement sash windows, enlargement of window for new door and bricking up of existing window in the lower ground floor rear elevation and installation of air sources heat pumps on the roof of the infill extension and at roof level and associated internal works including new internal stair.'

40 Monmouth Street London Camden WC2H 9EP

Installation of 1x pictorial hanging sign to existing gibbet, 1x fascia sign, 1x door plaque, 4x floodlights, 1x menu case, 1x history board, 2x retain and refurbish existing lanterns, 3x blackboards.

The Shaftesbury Theatre 210 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8DP

Creation of a new office cubicle on the 6th floor of the fly tower extension to amalgamate all theatre management onto one floor.

Ambassadors Theatre West Street London WC2H 9ND

Variation of condition 1 (temporary structure) to extend the time period to retain the existing structure by 15 months until 31/12/2026 as required by planning permission 2024/2682/P dated 20/09/2024 for Erection of a timber single storey structure with service hatch and entrance ramp on the pavement on Tower Court to provide seating and bar area in association with the theatre use for a temporary period of 1 year.

19 Greville Street & 1 Bleeding Heart Yard London EC1N 8SJ

Erection of two-storey roof extension at 1 Bleeding Heart Yard, including alterations at second floor level to interior courtyard elevation; change of use of third floor level at 19 Greville Street from drinking establishment (Sui Generis) to residential (Class C3); provision of 1no. self-contained residential unit at third and fourth floor levels; alterations to existing mansard roof at 19 Greville Street including roof terrace for associated residential unit.

100 Hatton Garden London EC1N 8NX

Installation 12 no. new air condensers with acoustic enclosure and associated works.

1 New Square London WC2A 3SA

Internal alterations to WC layouts at basement level.

4-5 North Mews London WC1N 2JP

Minor alterations to the front and rear elevations

Holland & Thurstan Dwellings Newton Street London WC2B 5ES

REAR GARDEN: 1 x Silver Maple (T1) - Crown reduce to previous pruning points and clear buildings by 2m, (2m - 3m reduction). 1 x Silver Maple (T2) - Crown reduce to previous pruning points and clear wall by 2m, (1m - 2m reduction). 1 x Papauma (T3) - Crown reduce to previous pruning points. 1 x Cotoneaster (T4) - Prune away from building and windows to give 1m clearance. 1 x Fatsia (T5) - Prune away from building and windows to give 1m clearance. 1 x Japanese Privet (T6) - Crown reduce by 1m all round and lift to 2.5m.

Imperial Hotel 61-66 Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

Details required by conditions 4b (railing/balustrade to roof terraces) 4c (hard and soft landscaping) and 4e (cladding to courtyard balustrades) of planning permission reference 2023/4729/P dated 12/06/2024 for 'Variation of condition 3 (approved plans) of planning permission 2019/2985/P, dated 28 November 2019 for the 'Reconstruction of ninth-floor level and erection of tenth-floor extension following demolition of existing tenth-floor level plant room; installation of new shopfronts and pavement treatment at front elevation following demolition of existing front structure; revised treatment and landscaping to internal entrance courtyard and associated alterations to hotel building (use C1)' namely to infill below the canopy and make changes to the courtyard at ground floor, fenestration changes above the skybar entrance, replacement of existing flues and changes to the central window at second to eighth floor, retention of parapet to Russell Square face on the ninth floor and the introduction of two glazed staircase enclosures, omission of the fenestration to the rear (north east elevation), introduction of a plant facility to the tenth floor.'

Space House 1 Kemble Street London WC2B 4AN

Installation of 2 no. additional condensers to roof.

Space House 1 Kemble Street London Camden WC2B 4AN

Installation of 2 no. additional condensers to roof.

27 Shorts Gardens London WC2H 9AP

Display of 1no. non-illuminated projecting sign to shopfront and non-illuminated three-dimensional letters internally behind shopfront window.

118-120 High Holborn London WC1V 6RD

Change of use of basement, ground floor and mezzanine to hotel use in association with adjoining hotel, relocation of existing clock to high level, and creation of openings at basement and ground floor to link new accommodation with existing hotel at 2-6 Southampton Row.

18 Parker Street London WC2B 5PH

Details to discharge condition 4 (materials) of planning permission 2025/1876/P date 24/06/2025 for " Garage conversion incorporating replacement of existing lift garage door with proposed new hardwood framed glazed window and replacement of existing timber panelled entrance door with proposed hardwood framed glazed door".

7 John Street London WC1N 2ES

Details pursuant to condition 4 (part A - windows, part D - sections and method statement relating to new flooring, part E - methodology and details of paint stripping/cleaning of features, part F - service runs, ventilation extraction etc for new bathroom facilities) of Listed Building Consent 2024/4981/L, granted 15/01/2025, for 'Internal and external alterations associated with use as a single family dwelling house (Class C3) including installation of rooflights and works of repair to facades'

Basement and Ground Floor 13 Theobald's Road London WC1X 8SL

Installation of a new external door for a designated food collection point on the front elevation.

Imperial Hotel 61-66 Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

Details required by condition 5 (external noise levels) of planning permission reference 2023/5263/P dated 19/02/2024 for 'Erection of two storey building to include plant room and back of house hotel functions. The works include the erection of a canopy following the removal of existing two storey building and canopy within service yard to hotel building (Use C1).'

Imperial Hotel 61-66 Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

Details required by condition 6 (external noise levels) of planning permission reference 2023/4092/P dated 04/04/2024 for 'Removal of the timber structure and pergola at first floor covering plant at roof level. Removal of roof top plant. Rationalisation of the rooftop plant with new enclosure. The remaining rooftop to be utilised as a terrace. Erection of new staircase enclosures and inclusion of glazed windows to the main facade at ground floor level and first floor level of the hotel to provide access to the terrace.'

118-120 High Holborn London WC1V 6RD

Internal alterations (formation of openings at basement and ground floor to link to neighbouring 2-6 Southampton Row) in association with the change the use of the lower levels of 118-120 High Holborn to hotel use associated with the existing hotel at 2-6 Southampton Row.

Chapel House 18 Hatton Place London EC1N 8RU

AREA AT FRONT: 1 x Ash (T1) - Crown reduce height by 3m - 4m (regrowth). Reduce laterals by 2m - 3m (regrowth).

New House 67-68 Hatton Garden London EC1N 8JY

Replacement of existing windows to front elevation with double-glazed steel framed units.

45 New Oxford Street London WC1A 1BH

Display of a scaffold shroud with 1:1 image of building to front and side elevations during a period of refurbishment and repair, including non-illuminated inset advertisement panel (5.8m wide x 3m high) located on New Oxford Street elevation, for a temporary period from 18/11/2025 until 21/08/2026.

1-5 Flitcroft Street London Camden WC2H 8DH

'S.19' application to vary condition 1 (approved drawings) of Listed Building Consent 2022/3957/L, granted on 13/03/2023 for "repair and refurbishment of existing building to provide flexible office space (Class E), with associated ancillary accommodation, plant and an external terrace to the rear of the building and roof.' Proposed amendments include changes to staircases and doors and a signage board on the western elevation.

14 Endell Street London WC2H 9BB

Shopfront alterations on front and side elevations, including insertion of louvres associated with an internal air-conditioning unit, and erection of fixed awnings (retrospective).

10 and 11 New Square London WC2A 3QG

Internal alterations to WC layouts at second and third floor levels.

Endeavour House 179-199 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8JR

Installation of 10 new air condenser units, along with associated louvres, on the ground, first, and second floors within the existing façade facing New Compton Street.

Shaldon Mansions 18 and 19 Denmark Street London WC2H 8NE

Division of 3-bed unit at 6th and 7th floor level into 2 residential units; partial change of use from commercial to residential at basement level to accommodate plant and shopfront alterations and retrospective erection of roof dormer to northern roofslope. (APPLICATION TRANSFERRED TO OSDC FOR DETERMINATION)

124 Theobald's Road London WC1X 8RX

Details of condition 10 (Green roofs) for planning application 2024/2732/P dated 06/08/2025 for 'Refurbishment and extension of the existing building to provide additional commercial, business and service use (Class E) including nine storey front extension, replacement of roof extension and introduction of a rooftop terrace, new entrance, external alterations, new hard and soft landscaping, provision of cycle parking and bin store, provision of separate cafe unit (Class E), and other associated works.'

Cambridge Theatre Earlham Street London WC2H 9HU

Installation of plaque at first floor level to Mercer Street elevation.

125 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8AD

Details to discharge Condition 20 (Air Quality - Dust Risk Assessment Report) and Condition 21a (Air Quality Monitoring) of planning reference 2024/5408/P dated 31/07/25 for remodelling, refurbishment and extension of the existing building to provide Use Class E commercial and retail space, amenity terraces, a new public route, relocated entrances, cycle parking, servicing and rooftop plant along with associated highway, landscaping and public realm improvements and other associated works.

43 Doughty Street London WC1N 2LH

REAR GARDEN: 1 x Prunus (T1) - Fell to ground level.

124 Theobald's Road London WC1X 8RX

Details of condition 23 (Tree Protection) for planning application 2024/2732/P dated 06/08/2025 for 'Refurbishment and extension of the existing building to provide additional commercial, business and service use (Class E) including nine storey front extension, replacement of roof extension and introduction of a rooftop terrace, new entrance, external alterations, new hard and soft landscaping, provision of cycle parking and bin store, provision of separate cafe unit (Class E), and other associated works.'

101 Leather Lane London EC1N 7TS

Installation of fibre optic cable to ground floor retail unit.

Shakespeares Head 64-68 Kingsway London WC2B 6BG

Internal and external alterations

124 Theobald's Road London WC1X 8RX

Details fo condition 5 (cycle parking) for planning application 2024/2732/P dated 06/08/2025 for 'Refurbishment and extension of the existing building to provide additional commercial, business and service use (Class E) including nine storey front extension, replacement of roof extension and introduction of a rooftop terrace, new entrance, external alterations, new hard and soft landscaping, provision of cycle parking and bin store, provision of separate cafe unit (Class E), and other associated works.'

2-4 Monmouth Street London WC2H 9HB

Installation of 1 x extract duct, 1 x supply air duct, access ladder, and 1 x access hatch within the rear lightwell, and 3 x condenser units within an acoustic enclosure at roof level.

Selkirk House 166 High Holborn 1 Museum Street 10-12 Museum Street 35-41 New Oxford Street and 16A-18 West Central Street London WC1A 1JR

+++AMENDED DESCRIPTION+++ Variation of conditions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 18, of planning permission 2024/4662/P dated 6 August 2025, namely to reflect design refinements across the One Museum Street, West Central Street, Vine Lane and High Holborn buildings, including minor changes to internal layouts, façade design adjustments to improve ventilation and daylighting, updated balustrades to meet fire requirements, revised entrances and active frontages, reconfigured and separated basements, relocated refuse stores and amenity areas.

135-149 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8AH

Change of use from Cinema (Sui Generis) to mixed Cinema, Immersive Theatre, Live Music Venue use (Sui Generis) for a temporary period between 12 June 2025 and 31 December 2025.

120 Holborn London Camden EC1N 2TD

Extensions and alterations including: removal of rooftop plant and the addition of an additional storey on the west side (adjacent to Leather Lane) and the retention of 10 storeys, with rooftop plant and terraces atop on the east side (Holborn/Hatton Garden). Facade renewal (replacement of stone cladding with metal cladding and replacement window (bays), provision of new balconies on Holborn Circus elevation. Reconfigurations to provide extended commercial and retail floorspace (Class E) on the ground floor and to re-provide affordable jewellery workspace and competitive socialising (sui generis)/Class E space on the lower ground floor. Reconfiguration of entrances and servicing arrangements, new hard and soft landscaping, provision of cycle parking and other ancillary works.

Selkirk House 166 High Holborn 1 Museum Street 10-12 Museum Street 35-41 New Oxford Street and 16A-18 West Central Street London WC1A 1JR

+++AMENDED DESCRIPTION+++ Variation of Condition 2 of listed building consent ref: 2023/2653/L, dated 7 March 2024, to reflect design amendments across 10-12 Museum Street, 35 and 37 New Oxford Street and 33 New Oxford Street including adjustments to roof access and rooftop equipment, removal of redundant windows replacement of existing pavement lights, reinstatement of paving lights, basement waterproofing, amendments to WC layouts, revised fire safety measures and extending the depth of the lightwell abutting 33 New Oxford Street

The Connection 198 High Holborn London WC1V 7BD

Installation of 3 x air conditioning units and associated works on rooftop.

The Connection 198 High Holborn London WC1V 7BD

Installation of 3 x air conditioning units on rooftop.

1-5 Flitcroft Street London Camden WC2H 8DH

S.73 minor material amendment application to vary condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 2022/3338/P granted on 13/03/2023 for 'Repair and refurbishment of existing building to provide flexible office space (Class E), with associated ancillary accommodation, plant and an external terrace to the rear of the building and roof'. Proposed amendments include external alterations to include repairs, new doors and doorways, replacement of gallery glazing. See also 2025/3800/L for proposed amendments to associated Listed Building Consent 2022/3957/L.

55 - 57 Farringdon Road Farringdon London EC1M 3JB

Amalgamation of 55 and 57 Farringdon Road and the erection of an additional storey to provide 220sqm of additional commercial floorspace, rooftop plant enclosure, the erection of a rear extension to relocate the stair core, new shopfront and alterations to the rear and front facades with associated refurbishment and upgrading works.

60-70 Shorts Gardens London WC2H 9AH

Change of use of the lower and upper basement, ground and mezzanine floors to use the existing floorspace for an immersive experience venue with associated ancillary facilities including a bar area, retail and office space (sui generis) (RETROSPECTIVE)

73 Farringdon Road London EC1M 3JQ

Change of use of first to third floors from offices (Class E) to residential (Class C3) to accommodate 3 x two bedroom dwellings.

55 Gray's Inn Road London Camden WC1X 8PP

Display of an externally Illuminated fascia sign and non-illuminated hanging sign to front elevation

35 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8PG

Installation of plant equipment to flat roof of building including air conditioning units, extractors, and associated ductwork, erection of associated acoustic enclosures (part retrospective).

4 Flat 3rd Floor South Verulam Buildings London WC1R 5LW

Change of use from C3 Dwellinghouse, to E(g)(i) Office.