Demolition of the British Library Centre for Conservation and internal and external alterations of the Grade I listed British Library to facilitate a new building of 12 above-ground storeys and two basement levels for use as library, galleries, learning, business and events spaces (class F1) and retail and commercial spaces (Class E); and associated works.
The British Library (Land to the North of the British Library) 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB
Final DecisionReference: 2022/1320/LLondon Borough of Camden
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Demolition of the British Library Centre for Conservation and internal and external alterations of the Grade I listed British Library to facilitate a new building of 12 above-ground storeys and two basement levels for use as library, galleries, learning, business and events spaces (class F1) and retail and commercial spaces (Class E); and associated works.
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Reference
2022/1320/L
Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town (Pre May 2022)
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