50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 2026/1588/P
Admin / procedural
Council
Camden 3.2/10
Date received
21 Apr 2026
Date validated
21 Apr 2026
Postcode
WC1B 4JP

Description

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. Data via plota.co.uk

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Camden
Planning Authority Score
3.2/10
Poor
#229 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Camden is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #222 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Camden decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #128 of 292
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #234 of 292
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #222 of 292
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #138 of 292
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings