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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 dates74,106Searchable applications
1,115Recorded as pending
90%Approval rate · 52,105 approved or refused records
5,072Refused applications
47,033 approved · 5,072 refused · 5,496 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 4 Jan 2010 to 6 Nov 2026. Most recent record check: 8 Nov 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026We haven’t verified direct planning guidance links for this authority yet. Use its official website in Council sources.
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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More application records
- Final Decision2026/0887/L
Installation of 18 flagpoles and associated alterations to courtyard surfacing including lifting, regrading, and reinstatement of paving to provide level access.
University Of London Senate House Malet Street London WC1E 7HU
Received 16 Mar 2026 - Final Decision2026/0888/T
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Paper Birch (T1) - Fell to ground level.
22B Harley Road London NW3 3BN
Received 9 Mar 2026 - Final Decision2026/0890/P
Details required by condition 6 (basement engineer) of planning permission ref: 2025/0544/P dated 16/02/2026 for erection of a single-storey rear extension and partial excavation to lower ground floor level and external alterations.
Flat Basement And Ground Floor 41 Hollycroft Avenue London NW3 7QJ
Received 9 Mar 2026 - Final Decision2026/0892/P
(i) Erection of a rear extension, (ii) enlarged rear window with Juliette balcony, and (iii) erection of a single storey outbuilding in rear garden.
34 Prince Of Wales Road London NW5 3LG
Received 10 Mar 2026 - Final Decision2026/0893/T
(TPO REF: 24H-T62) FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Copper Beech (T1) - Crown thin the inner canopy by 10%.
Hilcote 8 Akenside Road London NW3 5RA
Received 9 Mar 2026 - Final Decision2026/0894/P
Erection of rear and side extensions at lower ground floor level, installation of side windows to lower ground floor front bay window, replacement of single glazed front sash windows with double glazed units, alteration of rear upper ground floor windows to form juliet balconies, formation of new access within front lightwell including installation of railings, gate, steps and entrance door, installation of air source heat pump to side garden, and installation of front bin enclosure.
39 Gayton Road London Camden NW3 1TU
Received 20 Mar 2026 - Final Decision2026/0898/T
FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Cotoneaster (T1) - Reduce height by 0.75m - 1m. Reduce lateral spread by 1m - 1.25m. Reshape accordingly.
78 Bartholomew Road London NW5 2AL
Received 9 Mar 2026 - Final Decision26-00257-LDCP
Proposed temporary accommodation of 15 sleeping pods and 2 dining pods for 8 weeks (approx). All structures etc will be removed and the car park fully reinstated at the end of this time.
REGENTS PARK BARRACKS, ALBANY STREET, LONDON
Received 18 Mar 2026 - Final Decision2026/0899/P
Non-material amendment to 2025/2104/P dated 06/03/2026 (for: Demolition of existing stair-tower and erection of replacement enclosed stair-tower with lift, demolition of music block and replacement extended teaching block and erection of new entrance foyer. Fenestration changes to main block at ground level) namely to increase the size of the stair tower on the north elevation and add a lift overrun and flue to the roof.
North Bridge House Senior School 65 Rosslyn Hill London NW3 5UD
Received 11 Mar 2026 - Final Decision2026/0900/T
FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Laurel hedge (G1) - Fell to ground level.
1A Priory Road London NW6 4NN
Received 9 Mar 2026 - Final Decision2026/0901/T
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Quince (T1) - Reduce crowns back to previous cuts, approx. 3m off the height and 1.5m off the sides. Thin crowns by removing rubbing and crossing branches (approx.10%). 7 x Prunus (T2, T4, T6, T7, T13, T14, T15) - Reduce crowns back to previous cuts, approx. 3m off the height and 1.5m off the sides. Thin crowns by removing rubbing and crossing branches (approx.10%). 7 x Apple (T3, T5, T8, T9, T10, T11, T12) - Reduce crowns back to previous cuts, approx. 3m off the height and 1.5m off the sides. Thin crowns by removing rubbing and crossing branches (approx.10%).
55 Fitzroy Park London N6 6JA
Received 10 Mar 2026 - Final Decision2026/0902/P
Erection of a storage/office garden building.
Flat A 90 Belsize Road London NW6 4TG
Received 27 Apr 2026 - Final Decision2026/0903/L
Details pursuant to condition 2 (ground floor windows) and 3 (railings) of listed building consent 2023/2307/L (Allowed at appeal APP/X5210/Y/24/3338859 dated 30/08/2024) for; 'Erection of external lift to rear elevation and associated external alterations. Internal alterations to accommodate lift access'
61-63 Cartwright Gardens London Camden WC1H 9EL
Received 13 Mar 2026 - Final Decision2026/0904/P
Installation of rooflights to side and rear roof slopes.
Flat C 6 Manstone Road London NW2 3XG
Received 9 Mar 2026 - Final Decision2026/0907/T
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Poplar (T3) - Re-pollard back to previous points, (6m - 7m).
39 Fitzjohn's Avenue London NW3 5JY
Received 10 Mar 2026 - Final Decision2026/0908/T
(TPO REF: C1303 2023) REAR GARDEN: 1 x Sycamore (T2) - Reduce crown by 30%, 4m of height and 2.5m of width.
12A Hollycroft Avenue London NW3 7QL
Received 10 Mar 2026 - Final Decision2026/0910/T
(TPO REF S7-T4 & T6) REAR GARDEN: 2 x Sycamores (T1 & T2) - Reduce crowns to points of previous reduction, (1.5m approx. branch length removal). Removal of epicormic growth only.
19 Torriano Cottages Torriano Avenue London NW5 2TA
Received 10 Mar 2026 - Final Decision2026/0911/T
REAR GARDEN: 2 x London Planes (T1 & T2) - pollard to 15m from ground level.
Offices And Premises At Lower Ground To Ground Floors 57 - 58 Russell Square London WC1B 4HS
Received 10 Mar 2026 - Final Decision2026/0912/L
Replacement of existing fibre cement roof tiles with Welsh slates, and associated repairs
3-5 Whidborne Street London Camden WC1H 8ET
Received 12 Mar 2026 - Withdrawn2026/0915/T
(TPO REF: C98) ON STREET OPPOSITE NUMBER 2: 1 x Chery (T1) - Reduce lateral and sub lateral growth overhanging the service road parking area by up to approx. 1.5m. Remove dead stem.
On Street Opposite 2 Mansion Gardens London NW3 7NG
Received 10 Mar 2026 - Final Decision2026/0917/P
Details pursuant to condition 43 (hostel management plan) of planning permisson ref. 2020/3461/P dated 11/05/2021 (for Redevelopment of the site to include demolition of existing hostel building and the erection of a new hostel building (sui generis) formed of 3 x part 3, part 4 storey blocks with 2 x external stairwells arranged around a central courtyard. Associated works include installation of plant equipment, access arrangements and tree and landscaping works).
Chester Road Hostel 2 Chester Road London N19 5BP
Received 30 Mar 2026 - Final Decision2026/0918/P
Details pursuant to condition 43 (hostel management plan) of planning permission ref. 2020/3737/P approved on 11/05/2021 (for Redevelopment of the site to include demolition of existing hostel building and the erection of a new 4-6 storey plus basement hostel building (sui generis use) with external stairwell and rear balconies to all levels; erection of 2 x single storey garden buildings; associated works including installation of plant equipment, parking and access arrangements and tree and landscaping works. (Information for the purpose of consultation:he proposed development provides 39 units, which comprise 36 x studios, 2 x 1-beds and 1 x 1-bed wheelchair accessible unit)
248-250 Camden Road Hostel Camden Road London Camden NW1 9HE
Received 30 Mar 2026 - Final Decision2026/0919/P
Installation of external flue and inlet louvre
North Bridge House Senior School 65 Rosslyn Hill London NW3 5UD
Received 31 Mar 2026 - Final Decision2026/0920/T
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Mimosa(T2) - Crown reduce height by 2.5m. Crown reduce spread to the East and South only to balance and shape the tree to make symmetrical by reducing branch lengths of up to 2m - 2.5m. 1 x Mimosa (T3) - Crown reduce height by 2m Crown reduce spread to the South by 2m - 2.5m. Crown reduce any remaining unruly spread balance and shape (approx. 1.5m). 1 x Mimosa (T4) - Crown reduce height by 2m - 2.5m. Crown reduce spread to balance and shape (approx. 2m). Crown reduce extremities of branches growing towards the neighbouring property to give a clearance of 1.5m.
Hilcote 8 Akenside Road London NW3 5RA
Received 9 Mar 2026
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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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