Wiener Library Institute Of Contemporary History 29 Russell Square London Camden WC1B 5DP Data via plota.co.uk

2026/3882/L - Listed Building Consent REGISTERED
Extensions & alterationsListed buildings

Proposal

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. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
14 Sept 2026
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Validated
15 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 10 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 5 Nov 2026 and 26 Nov 2026, from Camden's recent extensions.

The consultation period closed on 8 Sept 2026.

Documents

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Site constraints 11

11 listed buildings within 150 m of the postcode pin
Nearest: Numbers 25-29 and Attached Railings and Lamp Holder, Grade II, the postcode pin is inside its outline · 1 Grade I, 3 Grade II*, 7 Grade II
The site itself is not listed. Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
Bloomsbury conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
Article 4 direction
Basements. Named permitted development rights are withdrawn here.
An Article 4 direction withdraws particular permitted development rights, so work that would normally need no application needs one here. Not every council has published its directions.
Air quality management area: Camden AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Registered park or garden about 35 m away: Russell Square
Its setting is a consideration for work nearby.
Registered parks and gardens, battlefields, world heritage sites and protected wrecks are designated heritage assets: harm needs clear and convincing justification.
Historic England ↗
Central activities zone
The core of central London in the London Plan.
Offices, culture and the other strategic functions of the centre take priority over new housing here.
Also on the record
National infrastructure project about 1291 m away: Thames Tideway Tunnel; Inside the Camden built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 6b (excellent), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square; Priority habitat about 36 m away: Deciduous woodland; Designated open space about 36 m away.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate, Transport for London (public transport access levels, Powered by TfL Open Data, OGL v3.0, contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area744 m² (8,008 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (asset rating 75)
UseNon-residential Institutions: Libraries, Museums, and Galleries
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in May 2026, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Camden
Application type
Listed Building Consent
Postcode
WC1B 5DP
Received
14 Sept 2026
Validated
15 Sept 2026
Ward
Bloomsbury
Case officer
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Applicant
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Agent
Nissen Richards Studio
Leaseholder
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Decision outlook

Day 44 of the 56-day target. Camden usually decides extensions by day 58.

Day 4414 days to the predicted decision (day 58)
48%decided within 8 weeks
94%approved
10%go to committee

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Camden in the last twelve months, from validation. Camden decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Comments by
8 Sept 2026

Historical activity at this location

26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2022 Approved
Details of stone sample and plan of stone paving required by condition 4 of listed buildi…
2022/1240/L
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Approved
21 - 24 Russell Square London WC1B 5EA
REAR COURTYARD: 1 x Magnolia (T1) - Reduce the school side by 1m and raise the crown to f…
2024/4632/T
2023 Approved
University Of London Birkbeck College 26 Russell Square London WC1B 5DQ
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) (T1) - Reduce all round by approx. 2m - 3m to s…
2023/2266/T
2021 Approved
21-24 Russell Square London WC1B 5EA
Internal and external alterations including demolition and replacement of existing single…
2021/2443/L
2021 Approved
21-24 Russell Square London WC1B 5EA
External alterations including demolition and replacement of existing single storey rear…
2021/2019/P
2021 Approved
Telephone kiosk west corner outside Russell Square (east of 29 Russell Square) London WC1B 5DP
Change of use of telephone box (Sui Generis) to retail kiosk (Use Class E) and associated…
2021/6250/L
2021 Approved
Telephone kiosk west corner outside Russell Square (east of 29 Russell Square) London WC1B 5DP
Change of use of telephone box (Sui Generis) to retail kiosk (Use Class E) and associated…
2021/5543/P
2021 Approved
Wiener Library Institute Of Contemporary History 29 Russell Square London WC1B 5DP
Alterations to external entrance steps
2021/3228/L
2021 Approved
Wiener Library Institute Of Contemporary History 29 Russell Square London WC1B 5DP
Alterations to external entrance steps
2021/3837/P
2020 Approved
55 Gracechurch Street London EC3V 0EE
Demolition of all existing buildings and the erection of a new building comprising baseme…
2020/6000/P
2018 Approved
University of London Stewart House 32 Russell Square London WC1B 5DN
Installation of covered cycle parking structure for 60 bicycles.
2018/2320/P
2018 Approved
28 Russell Square London WC1B 5DP
To replace a steel framed rooflight to the main stair of the building and general roof re…
2018/2973/P
2018 Approved
28 Russell Square London WC1B 5DP
Replacement of failing render to chimney stacks, replacement of asphalt roofing with lead…
2018/2132/L
2018 Withdrawn
21-22 Russell Square London WC1B 5EA
Temporary display of a non-illuminated estate agent board onto existing railing until 03/…
2018/3608/INVALID
2018 Approved
28 Russell Square London WC1B 5DP
Repairs to main stone staircase, rear small stone and timber staircase, and repairs to su…
2018/1423/L
2018 Withdrawn
Public Telephone 32m From the Wiener Library, 29 Russell Square London WC1B 5DP
Change of use from BT telephone box (Sui Generis) to retail unit (A1) and associated alte…
2018/1301/INVALID
2018 Withdrawn
Public Telephone 32m From the Wiener Library, 29 Russell Square London WC1B 5DP
Change of use from BT telephone box (Sui Generis) to retail unit (A1) and associated alte…
2018/1688/NEW
2017 Approved
30 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5DT
Internal alterations at lower ground floor including the removal of the dividing wall bet…
2017/3493/L
2017 Withdrawn
University London Birkbeck College 26 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5DQ
Insertion of a dividing partition to create a meeting space to the rear room at ground fl…
2017/3492/L
2017 Withdrawn
School of Oriental and African Studies 10 Thornhaugh Street London WC1H 0XG
Construction of a gas meter enclosure including partial excavation and localised landscap…
2017/2207/INVALID
2016 Approved
1 Telephone kiosk opposite 29 Russell Square London WC1B 5DP
Alterations in association with change of use from telephone kiosk to office pod (Sui Gen…
2016/6150/L
2016 Approved
27-28 Russell Square LONDON WC1B 5DP
Installation of 2no wayfinding signage by entrances to No27 and No28 Russell Square.
2016/2663/L
2016 Withdrawn
1no. telephone kiosk opposite Hotel Russell Russell Square London WC1B 5BE
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2016/2678/NEW
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Change of use from telephone box (Sui Generis) to retail kiosk (Class A1)
2016/2521/INVALID
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46 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP
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2016/1213/L
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46 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP
Installation of an external platform lift to the front lightwell to building
2016/0871/P
Camden
Planning Authority Score
3.1/10
Poor
#231 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Camden is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #242 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (88%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Camden decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #149 of 296
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #215 of 296
49%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #242 of 296
41%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #158 of 296
90%
Minor dwellings approved
467 decided (1-9 homes)
80%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
93%
Change of use approved
46 decided
1,973
Total decisions
234 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.

Leaseholders: Information produced by HM Land Registry. © Crown copyright 2026. Source: HM Land Registry, UK and overseas companies that own property in England and Wales, September 2026 release.