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Installation of 3 x air conditioning units and pipework to flat roof of enclosed courtyard (revised location of units approved under planning ref: 2024/0790/P). Replacement windows at first and second floor (courtyard elevation). Replacement of glazed roof with solid roof with 2 x skylights to enclosed courtyard. Insertion of fire escape staircase (from first to ground floor) within existing lightwell. Fire escape door to replace window at first floor (courtyard elevation) and insertion of door to ground level of light well.

56 Shorts Gardens London Camden WC2H 9AN

Final DecisionReference: 2025/1365/PLondon Borough of Camden

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Application summary

Status
Final Decision
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Received
29 Apr 2025
Validated
25 Apr 2025
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
London Borough of Camden

Application overview

Installation of 3 x air conditioning units and pipework to flat roof of enclosed courtyard (revised location of units approved under planning ref: 2024/0790/P). Replacement windows at first and second floor (courtyard elevation). Replacement of glazed roof with solid roof with 2 x skylights to enclosed courtyard. Insertion of fire escape staircase (from first to ground floor) within existing lightwell. Fire escape door to replace window at first floor (courtyard elevation) and insertion of door to ground level of light well.

Proposal details

Reference
2025/1365/P
Ward
Holborn and Covent Garden

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56 Shorts Gardens London Camden WC2H 9AN

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