Planning applications in WC1B

The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

Details of the site investigation for land contamination pursuant to condition 19 part B of planning permission ref. 2025/5094/P dated 24/06/2026 (for: Erection of 2no. visitor welcome pavilions within the northern and southern forecourts of the British Museum and the erection of associated queuing and wayfinding infrastructure, railings, and seating. Landscaping of the western and eastern lawns in the southern forecourt and alterations to dwarf walls surrounding both lawns. Alterations to curbs and associated landscaping of northern forecourt. All for a temporary period of up to 10 years)

Zedwell Underground Hotel 112A Great Russell Street London WC1B 3NP

Display of 1 x externally illuminated letter fascia sign, 2 x Externally illuminated wall signs, 2 x externally surface-mounted display signs

Wiener Library Institute Of Contemporary History 29 Russell Square London Camden WC1B 5DP

Proposed works to add a new inset set of glazed doors behind the existing entrance doors with associated works to the entrance including amendments to floor finish, additional linings to meet the entrance doors and coordinated works to existing radiators.

90 Great Russell Street London Camden WC1B 3PS

Change of use from non-residential use (Class F1) to flexible use as offices (Class E) or non-residential use (Class F1), internal and external alterations to a listed building, including alterations openings and partitions, chimney stack, installation of new WCs, replacement windows and installation of air source heat pumps

36-37 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3PP

Erection of an additional floor to provide a one-bedroom dwelling, including the provision of private amenity space to the rear, communal amenity space to the rear, internal cycle storage, and a lift overrun.

The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

Amendments to planning permission ref. 2025/0038/P dated 03/03/2025, as amended by ref. 2026/2945/P dated 24/07/2026 for the continued use of single storey structures at the south and north entrances to provide an external search facility to the museum for a temporary period, NAMELY to vary Condition 1 (temporary structure) to allow the continued use of the single storey security structure at the north entrance for a further temporary period.

90 Great Russell Street London Camden WC1B 3PS

Change of use from non-residential use (Class F1) to flexible use as offices (Class E) or non-residential use (Class F1), internal and external alterations to a listed building, including alterations openings and partitions, chimney stack, installation of new WCs, replacement windows and installation of air source heat pumps

2-7 White Hall Hotel Montague Street London Camden WC1B 5BP

External alterations including works to the lower ground floor, front and rear elevations, lightwells, orangery, installation of 5no. CCTV to the front elevation and associated works.

2-7 White Hall Hotel Montague Street London Camden WC1B 5BP

External alterations including works to the lower ground floor, front and rear elevations, lightwells, orangery, installation of 5no. CCTV to the front elevation and associated works.

The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

Installation of metal gate in place of approved replacement brick wall on northern boundary between nos. 11 Montague Street & 43 Russell Square.

1A Montague Street London WC1B 5BP

Installation of CCTV camera to soffit of entrance portico to serve the Incoming Substation Building.

1A Montague Street London WC1B 5BP

Installation of CCTV camera to soffit of entrance portico to serve the Incoming Substation Building.

The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

Details of the preliminary risk assessment pursuant to condition 19 part A of planning permission ref. 2025/5094/P dated 24/06/2026 (for: Erection of 2no. visitor welcome pavilions within the northern and southern forecourts of the British Museum and the erection of associated queuing and wayfinding infrastructure, railings, and seating. Landscaping of the western and eastern lawns in the southern forecourt and alterations to dwarf walls surrounding both lawns. Alterations to curbs and associated landscaping of northern forecourt. All for a temporary period of up to 10 years)

The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

Details of the building foundations of the southern paviliion pursuant to condition 15 of planning permission ref. 2025/5094/P dated 24/06/2026 (for: Erection of 2no. visitor welcome pavilions within the northern and southern forecourts of the British Museum and the erection of associated queuing and wayfinding infrastructure, railings, and seating. Landscaping of the western and eastern lawns in the southern forecourt and alterations to dwarf walls surrounding both lawns. Alterations to curbs and associated landscaping of northern forecourt. All for a temporary period of up to 10 years)

The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

Details of SuDS lifetime maintenance plan pursuant to condition 20 of planning permission ref. 2025/5094/P dated 24/06/2026 (for: Erection of 2no. visitor welcome pavilions within the northern and southern forecourts of the British Museum and the erection of associated queuing and wayfinding infrastructure, railings, and seating. Landscaping of the western and eastern lawns in the southern forecourt and alterations to dwarf walls surrounding both lawns. Alterations to curbs and associated landscaping of northern forecourt. All for a temporary period of up to 10 years.)

104 Great Russell Street London Camden WC1B 3LA

Proposed internal party wall opening between No.103 and 104 in basement area

32 Bloomsbury Street London WC1B 3QJ

Details pursuant of Condition 4 (detail drawings and material specifications) of Listed Building Consent 2025/5509/L, granted 8 May 2026 for ‘Refurbishment works including internal alterations at all levels and external alterations including new plant machinery at roof level and rear lightwell, replacement rooflights to existing rear extension and other associated alterations’

The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

Details of cycle parking pursuant to condition 16 of planning permission ref. 2025/5094/P dated 24/06/2026 (for: Erection of 2no. visitor welcome pavilions within the northern and southern forecourts of the British Museum and the erection of associated queuing and wayfinding infrastructure, railings, and seating. Landscaping of the western and eastern lawns in the southern forecourt and alterations to dwarf walls surrounding both lawns. Alterations to curbs and associated landscaping of northern forecourt. All for a temporary period of up to 10 years)

94-97 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3LB

Replacement of escape stair gates and installation of railing heads on existing railings.

The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

Details of the Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI) for the south part of the site pursuant to condition 18 of planning permission ref 2025/5094/P dated 24/06/2026 (for: Erection of 2no. visitor welcome pavilions within the northern and southern forecourts of the British Museum and the erection of associated queuing and wayfinding infrastructure, railings, and seating. Landscaping of the western and eastern lawns in the southern forecourt and alterations to dwarf walls surrounding both lawns. Alterations to curbs and associated landscaping of northern forecourt. All for a temporary period of up to 10 years)

28 Flat C Montague Street London WC1B 5BH

Works to provide the property with a full fibre infrastructure network.

29 Montague Street (Flat B) London WC1B 5BH

Works to provide the property with a full fibre infrastructure network.

9 Bedford Square London WC1B 3RE

Change of use from office (Class E) to residential (Class C3) to form a single dwelling house, repair and re-decoration of front and rear elevations.

50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

Non-material amendment to planning permission ref. 2023/5470/P (dated 13/03/2025) for: Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear; reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension. NAMELY for alterations to the front lightwell, ground floor entrances, fifth floor fenestration, plant enclosure, and rear terrace.

9 Bedford Square London WC1B 3RE

Change of use from office (Class E) to residential (Class C3) to form a single dwelling house, repair and re-decoration of front and rear elevations, associated internal alterations.

SOAS UCL 21 - 24 Russell Square London WC1B 5EA

REAR GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia (T1) - Crown lift to 3m. 1 x Tree of Heaven (T2) - Crown lift to 3m. 1 x Wild Cherry (T4) - Crown lift to 3m. 1 x Wild Cherry (T5) - Crown lift to 3m.

British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

Details of SUDS system evidence required by Condition 10 of planning permission ref 2023/1848/P dated 17/07/2024 for Erection of new two storey building, plus basement and associated works to provide plant and welfare accommodation ancillary to the Museum following demolition of existing building and two storey structures on East Road (to the rear of 9-11 Montague Street and 43 Russell Square)

British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

Details of post investigation assessment (archaeology) to part discharge Condition 4c of planning permission 2023/1848/P dated 17/07/2024 for Erection of new two storey building, plus basement and associated works to provide plant and welfare accommodation ancillary to the Museum following demolition of existing building and two storey structures on East Road (to the rear of 9-11 Montague Street and 43 Russell Square)

The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

Amendments to planning permission dated 17 July 2024 (Ref:2023/1848/P) for ‘Erection of new two storey building, plus basement and associated works to provide plant and welfare accommodation ancillary to the Museum following demolition of existing building and two storey structures on East Road (to the rear of 9-11 Montague Street and 43 Russell Square). Namely: Amendment to the northern boundary (The boundary between 11 Montague Street and 43 Russell Square) to allow for the installation of a black metal gate in place of a section of the approved replacement brick wall.

St Giles Hotel 12 Bedford Avenue London Camden WC1B 3GH

Reconfigure the dining room at the first floor level of the hotel into 31 guest bedrooms.

50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

Details pursuant to Condition 7(e) (Lighting) of planning permission ref. 2023/5470/P (dated 12/03/2025) for: Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear; reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension.

48 - 49 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

REAR GARDEN: 1 x Lime (T1) - Crown lift epicormic growth to first branch union, 4m from ground level.

St Giles Hotel 12 Bedford Avenue London Camden WC1B 3GH

Reconfigure the conference rooms at -2 and -3 levels of the hotel into 58 guest bedrooms.

Bedford Square Gardens Bedford Square London WC1B 3HH

(TPO REF: A3) IN GARDENS: 1 x London Plane (T84) - Remove massaria limb at 6m high. 1 x London Plane (T79) - Remove massaria limb at 18m high. 1 x London Plane (T81) - Remove massaria limb at 15m high. 1 x London Plane (T92) - Remove massaria limb at 16m high. 1 x London Plane (T94) - Remove massaria limb at 16m high.

British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

FRONT GARDEN: 1 x London Plane (T2) - Crown reduce the tree to a finishing height of approx. 8m (historic pollard points).

Imperial Hotel 61-66 Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

Change of use of the ground floor unit from ancillary hotel restaurant floorspace (Use Class C1) to an independent restaurant (Use Class E(b)).

50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

Details pursuant to Condition 7(a) (Windows, Doors, Balustrades) of planning permission ref. 2023/5470/P (dated 12/03/2025) for: Deep refurbishment of existing building including new facades; erection of replacement roof extension with terrace to rear; reopening of lightwell to front and reconfiguration of entrance area; demolition of two storey outrigger and replacement with three storeys plus plant enclosure; single storey rear infill extension to existing car park with terrace above; erection of full height stair rear core extension.

Former Ncp Car Park Adeline Place London WC1B 3NP

Display of 1 x externally illuminated letter fascia sign, 2 x Externally illuminated wall signs, 2 x externally surface-mounted display signs

4-5 Bedford Square London WC1B 3RD

Change of use from tertiary education facility (Class F1) to a private members' club (Sui Generis); external alterations including installation of; louvres to lower ground floor windows to front and rear elevations, plant equipment at rear courtyard and roof level; replacement front door and new fanlight to no. 5,

4-5 Bedford Square London WC1B 3RD

Change of use from tertiary education facility (Class F1) to a private members' club (Sui Generis); external alterations including installation of; louvres to lower ground floor windows to front and rear elevations, plant equipment at rear courtyard and roof level; replacement front door and new fanlight to no. 5; internal alterations from basement to third floor level; and remedial works.

The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

Display of non-illuminated fixed and free-standing wayfinding signage within the southern forecourt and northern entrance, and on the stone piers at both entrances, all for a temporary period of up to 10 years.

The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

Alterations to stone piers at the north and south entrances to enable the installation of entrance signage.

Flat A 29 Bedford Place London WC1B 5JH

REAR GARDEN: 1 x Bay (T1) - Reduce height by 3m and the sides by 1.5m.

26 Montague Street London WC1B 5BH

The proposals are of the replacement of 4no. internal apartment entry doors. No other works are proposed.

25 Montague Street London WC1B 5BH

The proposals are of the replacement of 4no. internal apartment entry doors. No other works are proposed.

28 Montague Street London WC1B 5BH

The proposals are of the replacement of 4no. internal apartment entry doors. No other works are proposed.

29 Montague Street London WC1B 5BH

The proposals are of the replacement of 5no. internal apartment entry doors. No other works are proposed.

58-60 Southampton Row London WC1B 4AR

Installation of four air-conditioning units and two fridge/freezer compressors within rear courtyard

The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 8DG

Installation of temporary door within south window of IS Server Room at Basement Level 1, plus installation of internal and external access stairs, and creation of lobby to provide alternative access and safe means of escape during implementation of British Museum Energy Centre Programme.

21 Montague Street London WC1B 5BH

The proposals are of the replacement of 4no. internal apartment entry doors. No other works are proposed.