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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47,033 approved · 5,072 refused · 5,496 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Decision2026/3282/P
Installation of 1no. above ground gas riser from the basement flat to the meter box at first floor (retrospective)
5 Berkley Road London NW1 8XX
Received 3 Aug 2026 - Registered2026/3283/P
External works to the outdoor rear terrace and internal alterations including new finishes and fittings, improvements to circulation areas, new lighting and storage spaces, and associated works
38 Chester Terrace London Camden NW1 4ND
Received 20 Aug 2026 - Final Decision2026/3284/L
Details required by condition 4 (internal doors) of listed building consent 2026/1573/L dated 03/07/2026 (for: Proposal: Minor alterations at internal lower ground level to form ensuite to bedroom, replacement of covered rear terrace with new glazed conservatory and replacement of external staircase.).
Flat Basement And Ground Floor, 7 Acton Street London WC1X 9LX
Received 4 Aug 2026 - Final Decision2026/3285/P
Erection of; two dormer windows to western side elevation, two dormer windows to eastern side elevation, one dormer window to rear elevation; reduce height of rear chimney stack
51 Croftdown Road London NW5 1EL
Received 4 Aug 2026 - Final Decision2026/3286/A
Display of non-illuminated painted artwork to the facade of upper floors, and 1x replacement internally illuminated projecting sign.
237 Camden High Street London NW1 7BU
Received 21 Aug 2026 - Final Decision2026/3287/P
Details required by condition 4 (doors and staircase) of planning permission 2026/1508/P dated 03/07/2026 (for: Proposal: Replacement of covered rear terrace with new glazed conservatory and replacement of external staircase.).
Flat Basement And Ground Floor 7 Acton Street London WC1X 9LX
Received 4 Aug 2026 - Final Decision2026/3290/P
Erection of a rear dormer and installation of rooflights to front roof.
58 Lisburne Road London NW3 2NR
Received 18 Aug 2026 - Final Decision2026/3291/T
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Eucalyptus (T1) - Reduce crown to previous points of reduction, (3m approx. branch removal). 1 x Poplar (T2) - Reduce crown by approx. 3m in height, 1m - 2m from side growth.
12 Lawn Road London NW3 2XS
Received 10 Aug 2026 - Final Decision2026/3289/P
Replacement of front garage door with half-height infill wall and aluminium window.
1 Elliott Square London NW3 3SU
Received 11 Aug 2026 - Final Decision2026/3292/T
(TPO REF: C10-T50) REAR GARDEN: 1 x Ash (T2) - Reduce back to previous cuts (up to 2m off). (TPO REF: C10-T52) REAR GARDEN: 1 x Ash (T3) - Reduce back to previous cuts (up to 2m off).
60 Camden Square London NW1 9XE
Received 3 Aug 2026 - Final Decision2026/3293/P
Details of Condition 4 (Plant Noise) pursuant to planning permission 2024/2020/P dated 12/09/2024 for minor refurbishment and rooftop works including an upgraded entrance and reception area, new cycle storage and associated end-of-trip facilities, new/replaced rooftop plant and plant enclosures, creation of a rooftop amenity area with pavilion structure, hard and soft rooftop landscaping, and all associated and ancillary works.
34-42 Middlesex House Cleveland Street London W1T 4JE
Received 5 Aug 2026 - Final Decision2026/3294/P
Details required by conditions 4 (materials) of planning permission reference 2026/1232/P dated 19/06/2026 (for Refurbishment and reconfiguration of existing school building to provide enhanced SEND facilities, including internal alterations, installation of new doors and windows, formation of external decking and canopy and associated landscaping works to create a dedicated SEND garden together with ancillary drainage and external works)
William Ellis School Highgate Road London NW5 1RN
Received 20 Aug 2026 - Final Decision2026/3297/T
IN GROUNDS AT REAR (SEE MAP) 1 x Sycamore (T2) - Crown reduction up to 4m.
South Hampstead School 5 Netherhall Gardens London NW3 5RN
Received 3 Aug 2026 - Registered2026/3298/P
External alterations including works to the lower ground floor, front and rear elevations, lightwells, orangery, installation of 5no. CCTV to the front elevation and associated works.
2-7 White Hall Hotel Montague Street London Camden WC1B 5BP
Received 26 Aug 2026 - Registered2026/3300/P
Change of use from non-residential use (Class F1) to flexible use as offices (Class E) or non-residential use (Class F1), internal and external alterations to a listed building, including alterations openings and partitions, chimney stack, installation of new WCs, replacement windows and installation of air source heat pumps
90 Great Russell Street London Camden WC1B 3PS
Received 7 Sept 2026 - Final Decision2026/3305/P
Replacement of existing single glazed timber windows with double glazed timber windows.
Flat C 108 Priory Road London NW6 3NS
Received 4 Aug 2026 - Final Decision2026/3306/P
Conversion of internal parking space into habitable space incorporating new timber/glazed screen and bin store and two new side windows at ground floor.
101 Camden Mews London NW1 9BU
Received 4 Aug 2026 - Final Decision2026/3307/T
(TPO REF: 12H-T35) REAR GARDEN: 1 x Purple Plum (T1) - Crown reduction by up to 1.5m.
3 Pond Street London NW3 2PN
Received 10 Aug 2026 - Final Decision2026/3308/P
Rear extension to lower ground floor flat and relocation of front entrance to lower ground floor flat (under front steps)
Flat A 43 Fitzroy Road London NW1 8TP
Received 5 Aug 2026 - Final Decision2026/3309/T
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Magnolia (T1) - Reduce height by 1.5m and shape. 1 x Horse Chestnut (T2) - Crown reduce by 2m - 3m. 1 x Cherry (T3) - Fell to ground level.
8 Ellerdale Road London NW3 6BB
Received 10 Aug 2026 - Registered2026/3310/P
Details to discharge Condition 30 (Local Employment) of planning reference 2023/4241/P dated 02/05/25 for erection of six-storey building providing 14 flats and associated landscaping, bin and bike stores.
31 Daleham Gardens London NW3 5BU
Received 5 Aug 2026 - Registered2026/3312/P
Certificate of lawfulness for the existing use of 2 Minster Road as a large House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis Use Class)
2 Minster Road London NW2 3RA
Received 10 Aug 2026 - Registered2026/3313/P
Replacement of existing pitched roofs with roof extension including rear dormer with rooflight, installation of 2 front rooflights, replacement of windows on front and rear elevations, and associated works.
Flat 9 Heath Lodge, 4 St Alban's Road London NW5 1RD
Received 26 Aug 2026 - Final Decision2026/3314/P
External alterations, repairs and works of refurbishment, including installation of replacement windows and doors, removal of plexiglass screen to install a glazed lantern over the lightwell, installation of a new rear dormer, addition of new conservation rooflights, removal of existing hipped roof to create a new rear roof terrace, and replacement of the plastic waste pipes, guttering and vents with painted cast iron, repointing to rear façade and other works.
46 Old Gloucester Street London WC1N 3AD
Received 5 Aug 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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