Chester Road Hostel 2 Chester Road London N19 5BP

REGISTERED 2026/1390/P
Council
Date received
14 Apr 2026
Date validated
14 Apr 2026
Postcode
N19 5BP

Description

Details pursuant to condition 3 (Details, Materials and Samples) of planning permission ref. 2020/3461/P dated 11/05/2021 for redevelopment of the site to include demolition of existing hostel building and the erection of a new hostel building (sui generis) formed of 3 x part 3, part 4 storey blocks with 2 x external stairwells arranged around a central courtyard. Associated works include installation of plant equipment, access arrangements and tree and landscaping works.

3.5/10
Planning Authority Score
#209 of 282

Camden is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #194 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

Camden decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #125 of 282
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #226 of 282
61%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #194 of 282
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #134 of 282
89%
Minor dwellings approved
442 decided (1-9 homes)
71%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
90%
Change of use approved
52 decided
1,969
Total decisions
208 refused in 2025