External: Alterations to the Ossulston Street north elevation including removal and rebuilding of the external stair adjacent to the pepperpot stair to facilitate basement construction; lifting and re-laying of adjacent travertine paving; removal of a door canopy; alterations to the loading bay louvred opening including partial raising and infilling with re-used bricks; removal and partial replacement of trellis and associated level changes; infilling of redundant door openings; installation of a secure gate to the existing bicycle store; replacement of doors to the loading bay; removal of a non-original door and infilling with re-used bricks; and temporary removal and reinstatement of railings to facilitate fire brigade access. Internal: Removal of set of handles from a Level 1 reading room fire escape door. In conjuction with 2022/1320/L
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Final DecisionReference: 2025/5775/LLondon Borough of Camden
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External: Alterations to the Ossulston Street north elevation including removal and rebuilding of the external stair adjacent to the pepperpot stair to facilitate basement construction; lifting and re-laying of adjacent travertine paving; removal of a door canopy; alterations to the loading bay louvred opening including partial raising and infilling with re-used bricks; removal and partial replacement of trellis and associated level changes; infilling of redundant door openings; installation of a secure gate to the existing bicycle store; replacement of doors to the loading bay; removal of a non-original door and infilling with re-used bricks; and temporary removal and reinstatement of railings to facilitate fire brigade access. Internal: Removal of set of handles from a Level 1 reading room fire escape door. In conjuction with 2022/1320/L
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Reference
2025/5775/L
Ward
St Pancras and Somers Town
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