External refurbishment and restoration of the BT Tower including facade replacement and replacement of glazed units; new stair core; insertion of second staircase, upgraded lifts; Works in association with the conversion of the existing buildings to a hotel (Use Class C1) with flexible retail/restaurant/ food and beverage uses (Class E), bar (Sui Generis), exhibition/events/entertainment space (Sui Generis) at basement, lower ground and ground floor levels; flexible hotel (Class C1) / exhibition/ events/ entertainment space (Sui Generis) at Levels 1-4; and a top of the Tower visitor/events/entertainment experience (Sui Generis). Creation of new external square; terraces; and swimming pool at Level 6. Public realm, landscaping, cycle parking, waste storage and associated works.
Land Bounded by Maple Street, Cleveland Mews, Howland Street and Cleveland Street London W1T 4JZ
RegisteredReference: 2026/3802/LLondon Borough of Camden
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External refurbishment and restoration of the BT Tower including facade replacement and replacement of glazed units; new stair core; insertion of second staircase, upgraded lifts; Works in association with the conversion of the existing buildings to a hotel (Use Class C1) with flexible retail/restaurant/ food and beverage uses (Class E), bar (Sui Generis), exhibition/events/entertainment space (Sui Generis) at basement, lower ground and ground floor levels; flexible hotel (Class C1) / exhibition/ events/ entertainment space (Sui Generis) at Levels 1-4; and a top of the Tower visitor/events/entertainment experience (Sui Generis). Creation of new external square; terraces; and swimming pool at Level 6. Public realm, landscaping, cycle parking, waste storage and associated works.
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2026/3802/L
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Bloomsbury
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