Planning applications in WC1B

50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

Details pursuant to Condition 7(c) (GRC Cladding) 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.

50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

Details pursuant to Condition 7(b) (Brickwork) 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.

50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP

Details pursuant to Condition 7(d) (Metal Cladding) 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.

21 Bloomsbury Street London Camden WC1B 3HF

Non-material amendments to planning permission 2022/4361/P granted on 09/08/2023, and subsequently amended by non-material amendments consent 2025/3687/P granted on 30/09/2025, for alterations and extensions including an additional storey with pavilion and terraces above and rear (south elevation) extensions with terraces, new and replacement windows and entrance. The proposed non-material amendments include: minor changes to glazing and louvres on both street elevations (LGF, 5th and roof), reduced canopy and amended balustrading to rooftop pavilion, amended lintels and balustrades on rear (south) elevation), marginally increased atrium rooflight on roof.

31 Southampton Row London WC1B 5HJ

Details of external lighting strategy required by Condition 11 of planning permission ref 2024/1934/P dated 11/09/2024 (for: External alterations and internal refurbishments to include creation of a new office entrance on Sicilian Avenue, reconfiguration of retail units, cycle parking, shower and changing facilities, alterations at roof level to include new roof top plant deck, demolish the existing lift cars and rebuild at a lower level, erection of new stair core and safety barrier and associated works)

31 Southampton Row London WC1B 5HJ

Discharge of condition 4 (a) (stair details) and condition 4 (d) (floor finishes) of listed building consent ref 2024/2027/L granted on 11 September 2024 for external alterations and internal refurbishments.

31 Southampton Row London WC1B 5HJ

Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of listed building consent (ref 2024/2017/L) dated 11/09/2024 for External alterations and internal refurbishments to include creation of a new office entrance on Sicilian Avenue, reconfiguration of retail units, cycle parking, shower and changing facilities, alterations at roof level to include new roof top plant deck, demolish the existing lift cars and rebuild at a lower level, erection of new stair core and safety barrier and associated works NAMELY for removal of the plant deck on the roof and installation of new raised roof area on the roof and amendments to the siting of the roof level plant, altering the swing of the door at ground floor level; internal alterations at ground floor level, retaining more walls than were approved to be demolished and creation of new ground floor store room.

31 Southampton Row London WC1B 5HJ

Non Material Amendments to planning permission dated 11 September 2024 (Ref: 2024/1934/P) for 'External alterations and internal refurbishments to include creation of a new office entrance on Sicilian Avenue, reconfiguration of retail units, cycle parking, shower and changing facilities, alterations at roof level to include new roof top plant deck, demolish the existing lift cars and rebuild at a lower level, erection of new stair core and safety barrier and associated works'. Namely: for removal of the plant deck on the roof and installation of new raised roof area on the roof and amendments to the siting of the roof level plant, altering the swing of the door at ground floor level.

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

Installation of 5no. new CCTV to the front elevation and 3no. new CCTV to the rear elevation.

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

Installation of 5no. new CCTV to the front elevation and 3no. new CCTV to the rear elevation.

British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

IN GROUNDS AT SIDE: 1 x Bay Laurel (T1) - Cut back eastern lateral spread of crown only, by 1.5m. 1 x London Plane (T2) - Cut back the eastern lateral spread of the crown only, by 2m. 1 x Sycamore (T10) - Cut back lateral overhang over site (eastern extents only) up to 3.5m. 1 x Cherry (T11) - Cut back lateral overhang over site (eastern extents only) by up to 3.5m.

30 Bloomsbury Street London WC1B 3QJ

REAR GARDEN: 1 x London Plane (T1) - Fell to height of boundary wall.

21 Bloomsbury Street London WC1B 3HF

Details of localised material surrounding the intercom system at the main entrance to partially re-discharge condition to condition 4 (materials) of planning permission 2022/4361/P granted on 09/08/2023 for roof extensions/alterations - additional storey with pavilion/new plant atop, rear extensions/terraces and elevational alterations

31 Southampton Row London Camden WC1B 5HJ

Details of windows, new shopfronts and all facing materials required by condition 10 of planning permission (ref 2024/1934/P) dated 11/09/2024 for External alterations and internal refurbishments to include creation of a new office entrance on Sicilian Avenue, reconfiguration of retail units, cycle parking, shower and changing facilities, alterations at roof level to include new roof top plant deck, demolish the existing lift cars and rebuild at a lower level, erection of new stair core and safety barrier and associated works.

41 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3PE

Extension and remodelling of the existing fourth floor roof level structure to provide additional residential accommodation.

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

Non-Material Amendment to planning reference 2023/1831/P in relation to site discoveries and Buildings Regulation compliance. Including changes to the scale and design of the orangery, timber shelter, gym, joinery, and kitchen flue.

94-97 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3LB

Installation of protective staircase enclosures on existing ground floor external stairs to south and east elevations.

British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

Works to Sector G roof comprising the renewal of the Snow Gallery flat roof finishes, repairs to the copper dome above the Round Reading Room, and refurbishment of the glazed lantern and other associated works.

British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

Works to Sector G roof comprising the renewal of the Snow Gallery flat roof finishes, repairs to the copper dome above the Round Reading Room, and refurbishment of the glazed lantern and other associated works.

The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

Non Material Amendments to planning permission dated 16 October 2024 (Ref:2023/4648/P) for ‘Erection of new energy centre incorporating maintenance support accommodation to internal West Road, new substation off Montague Street, all together with associated internal and external works, service runs, erection of plant, landscaping, and temporary works associated with construction following demolition of existing Energy Centre to internal West Road and removal of temporary buildings to the south of the existing energy centre on the internal West Road and to the north and east of the White Wing facing Montague Street. Namely: to increase the size of the service voids in the north and south basement corridors.

32 Bloomsbury Street London WC1B 3QJ

External alterations including new plant machinery at roof level and rear lightwell, replacement rooflights to existing rear extension and other associated alterations.

32 Bloomsbury Street London WC1B 3QJ

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 8DG

Section 19 variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of listed building consent ref 2023/4903/L, dated 16/10/2024, for erection of new energy centre incorporating maintenance support accommodation to internal West Road, new substation off Montague Street, and associated internal and external works.

Stewart House University Of London 32 Russell Square London WC1B 5DN

Temporary change of use at ground floor level from education (Class F1(a)) to flexible office (Class E(g)) and education use (Class F1 (a)) for a period of up to 10 years.

Imperial Hotel 61-66 Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

Variation of condition 3 (approved plans) of planning permission 2023/4729/P dated 12/06/2024 (original permission ref 2019/2985/P) (for '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 for fenestration amendments and changes to fire-escape staircase enclosures at roof level.

British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

Alterations to dwarf walls surrounding both lawns in southern forecourt. Alterations to curbs, paving and associated landscaping, and installation railings in northern forecourt. Affixation of signage panels to existing fabric in both southern and northern forecourts.

British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

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.

50-60 Southampton Row London WC1B 4AR

Installation of external canopy at ground floor level on the Southampton Row facade of the hotel

1A Montague Street London WC1B 5BP

Approval of details in relation to condition 4 (new entrance door details) of listed building consent ref 2025/1633/L granted on 23 May 2025 for reinstatement of ground floor door opening fronting Montague Street with rerouted cabling, creation of new opening and installation of new door within southern boundary party wall and installation of new 2.6m high metal gates adjacent to the southern side elevation of No. 1A.

50-60 Southampton Row London WC1B 4AR

Display of internally illuminated fascia sign and internally illuminated projecting sign on the Southampton Row facade of the hotel.

The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

Installation of fire curtains to 6 no. windows at Levels 05, 06 and 06A, and replacement of fire exit door at Level 01 on western elevation of Lycian Building.

British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

Roof works to Sector A comprising the replacement of the existing copper roof covering with a new roof covering, introduction of insultation, replacement of roof lanterns and glazing, and associated internal works.

British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG

Roof works to Sector A comprising the replacement of the existing copper roof covering with a new roof covering, introduction of insultation, replacement of roof lanterns and glazing, and minor modifications to the existing access stair and storage cupboard for improved maintenance access to the roof, repair of windows on the Kings Library east elevation and other associated works.

Florida State University 103-104 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3LA

Change of use of 2x second floor classrooms (Use Class F1) at no. 103 into a 3-bed, 6-person student flat (Sui Generis) including new internal access to no.104, and associated internal alterations.

Florida State University 103-104 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3LA

New internal access to no.104, and associated internal alterations to facilitate the creation of a new student flat at second floor

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

Two-storey rear extension linked to closet wing of the existing building to form a new learning space at ground floor with a new gallery and roof terrace at first floor, and other minor works to existing building.

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

Two-storey rear extension linked to closet wing of the existing building to form a new learning space at ground floor with a new gallery and roof terrace at first floor, and other minor works to existing building.

Imperial Hotel 61-66 Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

Non-material amendment to planning permission 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') namely for façade and fenestration amendments to terrace elevation.

Imperial Hotel 61-66 Russell Square London WC1B 5BB

Non-material amendment to planning permission 2023/5263/P dated 19/02/2025 (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') namely for fenestration amendments to courtyard elevation.

65 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3BL

Painted timber signboards in each of the properties windows, with fret cut metal lettering and raised timber bead external lighting fixture above. Installation of a 600x600mm projecting sign board to the west of the entrance on the north facade.

Shop And Premises at Unit 2 Victoria House 37-63 Southampton Row London WC1B 4DA

Installation of signage.

Shop And Premises at Unit 2 Victoria House 37-63 Southampton Row London WC1B 4DA

Display of non-illuminated hanging sign on existing bracket.

21 Bloomsbury Street London Camden WC1B 3HF

Installation of a louvre to one window on the Bloomsbury Street elevation and a louvre to one window on the Bedford Avenue elevation (both at lower ground floor level); minor amendment to horizontal glazing bars on two lower ground floor windows

83-95 Southampton Row London Camden WC1B 4HD

New entrance lobby & external enhancements, including replacing the existing vertical banner signs with illuminated boxes

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

Alterations to approved Listed Building Consent reference 2023/2303/L in relation to corrections, site discoveries and Buildings Regulation compliance. Including changes to the scale and design of the orangery, timber shelter, gym, joinery, and kitchen flue. Revised internal works include floorplan alterations with new fire-rated partitions, omission of ground floor bathroom pod arrangement, addition of fireplaces, relocation of historic joinery and addition of new openings.

Flat 71 Bedford Court Mansions Bedford Avenue London WC1B 3AD

Replacement of five windows and one balcony door with double glazed units to the fifth floor of the eastern rear block.

4-6 Bedford Place London WC1B 5JD

Erection of ground floor canopy to the rear of no.5 Bedford Place.

4-6 Bedford Place London WC1B 5JD

Erection of ground floor canopy to the rear of no.5 Bedford Place.

31 Southampton Row London Camden WC1B 5HJ

Discharge of condition 5 of listed building consent application 2024/2017/L relating to facade cleaning.

3 Bloomsbury Street London WC1B 3QE

Display of 1 x non-illuminated fascia lettering sign, 1 x externally illuminated (spot-lit) projecting sign and a retractable canvas awning.