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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.

50-51 Russell Square London Camden WC1B 4JP

Final DecisionReference: 2023/5470/PLondon Borough of Camden

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Application summary

Status
Final Decision
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Received
2 Jan 2024
Validated
27 Dec 2023
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
London Borough of Camden

Application overview

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.

Proposal details

Reference
2023/5470/P
Ward
Bloomsbury

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50-51 Russell Square London Camden WC1B 4JP

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Granted Subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement
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