50-51 Russell Square London WC1B 4JP Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Details pursuant to Condition 7(b) (Brickwork) of planning permission ref. (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
Application progress
Under consideration
No decision has been issued yet. A decision is expected by 25 Dec 2026.
Associated applications 11
- ConditionsDetails pursuant to Condition 7(b) (Brickwork) (dated)This application2026/4810/P
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Site constraints 12
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- 0 mNumbers 44-49 and Attached RailingsGrade II
- 22 mNumbers 21-40 and Attached RailingsGrade II
- 38 mNumbers 12-29 and Attached Railings Including Montague Hotel (Numbers 12-20)Grade II
- 47 mNumbers 52-60 and Attached RailingsGrade II
- 50 mStatue of Francis Russell 5th Duke of BedfordGrade II
- 52 mNumbers 1-20 and Attached RailingsGrade II
- 64 mNumbers 38-43 and Attached RailingsGrade II
- 66 mNumbers 1-11 and Attached Railings Including White Hall Hotel (Numbers 2-5) and Montague House (Numbers 8-11)Grade II
- 95 mIron Gates Between Numbers 20 and 21 Leading to Rear GardenGrade II
- 103 mNumber 30 and Attached Railings and LampsGrade II
- 104 mIron Gates and Railings to Bedford Place Rear GardenGrade II
- 104 mThe British MuseumGrade I
- 106 mThe British Museum King Edward Vii Galleries and Attached Wall and LionsGrade I
- 111 mMONTAGUES TREET (West side) Pair of K6 telephone kiosks flanking side entrance piers and gates
- 118 mPair of K6 Telephone Kiosks Adjacent to Boundary Railings and GatesGrade II
Checked on 1 November 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.
Sales history 1
Last sold for £10,500,000 in July 2016. Other property, leasehold.
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50-51 Russell Square London Camden WC1B 4JP
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.
- Received
- 27 Dec 2023
- Decided
- 12 Mar 2025
- Outcome
- Approved
Comments are open until 23 Nov 2026