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Camden planning applications
PlanningTrack collects planning applications and decisions from the public planning register of London Borough of Camden. Search an address, application reference or proposal. Official Camden website
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates74,093Searchable applications
1,120Recorded as pending
90%Approval rate · 52,089 approved or refused records
5,072Refused applications
47,017 approved · 5,072 refused · 5,495 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 4 Jan 2010 to 5 Nov 2026. Most recent record check: 6 Nov 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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Conservation areas40 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas21 mapped area records0 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified
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- Final Decision2025/2840/L
The replacement of light fittings on ground and first floor levels.
German Historical Institute 17 Bloomsbury Square London WC1A 2NJ
Received 6 Aug 2025 - Final Decision2025/2841/T
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Mulberry (T1) - Remove hazard beams (see photo) and reduce the remainder by 2.5m. 1 x Mulberry (T2) - Reduce crown by 2.5m. 1 x Japanese Maple (T3) - Reduce crown by 1.5m and prune away from building to achieve at least 1.5m clearance.
40 Hampstead Grove London NW3 6SR
Received 1 Jul 2025 - Final Decision2025/2842/P
Demolition of existing external courtyard walls and doors and erection of a single storey side extension, rebuild the external courtyard boundary walls and other minor works to the courtyard.
12 and 13 Primrose Hill Studios Fitzroy Road London NW1 8TR
Received 1 Jul 2025 - Final Decision2025/2844/T
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia (T1) - Reduce back to previous pruning points whilst leaving furnishing growth, approx. 1m - 1.5m reduction. 1 x Bay (T2) - Reduce in height to previous pruning points and shape sides. Up to 2m reduction.
32 Bartholomew Villas London NW5 2LL
Received 30 Jun 2025 - Final Decision2025/2846/T
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Holly (T1) - Crown reduce the height and spread back to previous reduction points, (approx. 1.5m height and 0.8m spread).
57 Nassington Road London NW3 2TY
Received 1 Jul 2025 - Final Decision2025/2847/T
FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Sycamore (T1) - Crown reduction approx. 1.5m back to previous pruning points. Lift crown 3m.
1 Grove Terrace London NW5 1PH
Received 1 Jul 2025 - Appeal Lodged2025/2851/P
Use of the third floor loft as a self-contained residential unit (Class C3).
7 Rosecroft Avenue London Camden NW3 7QA
Received 30 Jul 2025 - Withdrawn2025/2852/P
Installation of a metal external staircase and alterations from window to door on the side elevation to connect Flat 2 at first floor level to its garden.
Flat 2 32 Fellows Road London NW3 3LH
Received 16 Jul 2025 - Final Decision2025/2856/P
Ground floor rear extension, new double glazed windows throughout and pv solar panels to the front and rear roof elevations.
9 Brookfield Park London Camden NW5 1ES
Received 2 Jul 2025 - Final Decision2025/2865/P
Details pursuant to Condition 13 (Qualified Engineer Details) of planning permission 2020/2169/P (dated 16/11/2022), as amended by 2024/3325/P (dated 29/01/2025) for the 'Erection of replacement side, rear and roof extensions, excavation of basement and various other alterations associated with conversion of existing dwelling (Class C3) into 35 flats (2x studio, 9x1bed, 20x2bed and 4x3bed)'.
39 Fitzjohn's Avenue London NW3 5JY
Received 2 Jul 2025 - Final Decision2025/2866/A
Installation of a freestanding monolith wayfinding sign.
The Clay Yard Light Industrial Estate Redevelopment Site Liddell Road London
Received 24 Sept 2025 - Final Decision2025/2868/T
(TPO REF: C60-T45) FRONT ENTRANCE AREA: 1 x Lime (T1) - Reduce crown back to previous and most recent points of reduction (approx. 1.5m - 2m all round). Thin crown density by up to 30%. Trim back lateral faces of the lower branch crown which has formed a hedge like structure.
Shaft At St Christophers School 32 Belsize Lane London NW3 5AE
Received 1 Jul 2025 - Final Decision2025/2871/P
Refurbishment of existing dwelling house, including: ground floor rear infill extension, addition of new partial rear extension at first floor level and roof terrace, and introduction of new mansard loft extension to main roof.
66 Castle Road London NW1 8SN
Received 3 Jul 2025 - Final Decision2025/2872/P
Replacement of existing parasols with retractable awning and installation of glazing system covering part of the existing rooftop bar area.
Kingsbourne House 229-231 High Holborn London WC1V 7DA
Received 2 Jul 2025 - Final Decision2025/2874/P
Erection of single-storey rear extension, erection of single-storey lean-to structure on side elevation, alterations to fenestration to the rear elevation lower and upper ground floor level, relocation of side access door, and replacement of windows on all elevations.
19 South Hill Park Gardens London NW3 2TD
Received 1 Jul 2025 - Final Decision2025/2875/P
The conversion of two flats into a single dwelling, erection of rear extension with terrace and alterations to windows.
3 Sandwich Street London WC1H 9PL
Received 3 Jul 2025 - Final Decision2025/2880/T
DD 5 Day Notice REAR GARDEN: 1 x Sycamore (T1) - Fell to ground level.
Spencer House Vale Of Health London NW3 1AS
Received 1 Jul 2025 - Final Decision2025/2881/T
IN GROUNDS SEE SURVEY MAP: 1 x Leyland Cypress (T13) - Fell to ground level. 1 x Holly (T8) - Fell to ground level.
St. Mary's School 47 Fitzjohn's Avenue London NW3 6PG
Received 2 Jul 2025 - Final Decision2025/2884/P
Change of use from Class E (Camden Community Law Centre) to Sui Generis mixed-use as a neighbourhood centre incorporating affordable workspace, community event space, and Civic Action Lab. Increased usable floor area within the building envelope at first and new second floor levels. External alterations to front and side elevations including new window and door openings. Roof level works comprising new roof; installation of PV solar panels, rooflights, and roof ventilation terminals.
2 Prince Of Wales Road London NW5 3LQ
Received 2 Jul 2025 - Final Decision2025/2885/P
Details of condition 4 (Detailed drawings and samples) of planning permission 2025/1250/P dated 13/05/2025 (for: Erection of part one and part two storey rear extension and roof terrace at second floor; erection of mansard roof extension.)
29 Healey Street London NW1 8SR
Received 2 Jul 2025 - Final Decision2025/2887/L
Demolition of existing external courtyard walls and doors and erection of a single storey side extension, rebuild the external courtyard boundary walls and other minor works to the courtyard.
12 and 13 Primrose Hill Studios Fitzroy Road London NW1 8TR
Received 1 Jul 2025 - Final Decision2025/2890/T
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Varigated Holly (T1) - Fell to ground level.
Basement Flat 28 Mornington Terrace London NW1 7RS
Received 3 Jul 2025 - Final Decision2025/2894/T
(TPO REF: C312A-T1) REAR GARDEN: 1 x Ash (T1) - Fell to ground level.
26 Park Village East London NW1 7PZ
Received 1 Jul 2025 - Final Decision2025/2895/T
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Lime (T1) - Reduce crown by 35%, 4.5m of height and 1m of width. 1 x Lime (T2) - Reduce crown by 35%, 4.5m of height and 1m of width. 1 x Lime (T3) - Reduce crown by 35%, 4.5m of height and 1m of width.
34 Goldhurst Terrace London NW6 3HU
Received 1 Jul 2025
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for London Borough of Camden, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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