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Details of written scheme of investigation as required by Condition 11 of planning permission 2020/2470/P granted on 30/10/2020 (for Redevelopment of the site including refurbishment of the Lethaby Building, partial demolition, external alterations, basement excavations and extensions to the existing buildings to form a hotel, with flexible ground floor and basement uses; bar/restaurant spaces at first and upper floor levels. Erection of standalone block comprising a cultural use at ground and first floor level with affordable residential housing. Other associated works).

Lethaby Building, Former Cochrane Theatre 12-42 Southampton Row & 1-4 Red Lion Square London WC1B 4AF

Final DecisionReference: 2021/3965/PLondon Borough of Camden

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Application summary

Status
Final Decision
Application type
Approval of Details
Received
27 Aug 2021
Validated
16 Aug 2021
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
London Borough of Camden

Application overview

Details of written scheme of investigation as required by Condition 11 of planning permission 2020/2470/P granted on 30/10/2020 (for Redevelopment of the site including refurbishment of the Lethaby Building, partial demolition, external alterations, basement excavations and extensions to the existing buildings to form a hotel, with flexible ground floor and basement uses; bar/restaurant spaces at first and upper floor levels. Erection of standalone block comprising a cultural use at ground and first floor level with affordable residential housing. Other associated works).

Proposal details

Reference
2021/3965/P
Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden (Pre May 2022)

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Lethaby Building, Former Cochrane Theatre 12-42 Southampton Row & 1-4 Red Lion Square London WC1B 4AF

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