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Internal works to include: layout reconfigurations; installation of mezzanine within southern courtroom; partial removal of joinery with the former courtrooms; new and replacement fittings, furnishings, ironmongery and lighting; refurbishment of existing doors, flooring, walls, joinery, and ceiling finishes; and associated internal works.

78 King's Cross Road, London, WC1X 9QG

FINAL DECISIONReference: P2026/1302/LBCLondon Borough of Islington

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Application location

78 King's Cross Road, London, WC1X 9QG

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Application summary

Status
FINAL DECISION
Application type
Listed Building
Received
18 May 2026
Validated
12 Jun 2026
Determination deadline
13 Jul 2026
Local authority
London Borough of Islington

Application overview

Internal works to include: layout reconfigurations; installation of mezzanine within southern courtroom; partial removal of joinery with the former courtrooms; new and replacement fittings, furnishings, ironmongery and lighting; refurbishment of existing doors, flooring, walls, joinery, and ceiling finishes; and associated internal works.

Proposal details

Reference
P2026/1302/LBC
Alternative references
PP-14912697
Ward
Clerkenwell
Agent
Mr Archie Simon
UPRN
5300054560

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File Size: 239132, Reference: Application Form - Without Personal DataDefault18 May 2026View
File Size: 373000, Reference: Covering letterDefault18 May 2026View
File Size: 550680, Reference: Additional plansDefault18 May 2026View
File Size: 644494, Reference: Additional plansDefault18 May 2026View
File Size: 560151, Reference: Additional plansDefault18 May 2026View
File Size: 529102, Reference: Additional plansDefault18 May 2026View
File Size: 464192, Reference: Additional plansDefault18 May 2026View
File Size: 567379, Reference: Additional plansDefault18 May 2026View
File Size: 577729, Reference: Additional plansDefault18 May 2026View
File Size: 256752, Reference: Additional plansDefault18 May 2026View
File Size: 6430093, Reference: Heritage statementDefault19 May 2026View
File Size: 664607, Reference: Additional plansDefault19 May 2026View
File Size: 674062, Reference: Additional plansDefault19 May 2026View
File Size: 601623, Reference: Additional plansDefault19 May 2026View
File Size: 494097, Reference: Additional plansDefault19 May 2026View
File Size: 486089, Reference: Additional plansDefault19 May 2026View
File Size: 676279, Reference: Additional plansDefault19 May 2026View
File Size: 836837, Reference: Additional plansDefault19 May 2026View
File Size: 638878, Reference: Additional plansDefault19 May 2026View
File Size: 568196, Reference: Additional plansDefault19 May 2026View
File Size: 457831, Reference: Additional plansDefault19 May 2026View
File Size: 456773, Reference: Additional plansDefault19 May 2026View
File Size: 559871, Reference: Additional plansDefault19 May 2026View
File Size: 256068, Reference: Additional plansDefault19 May 2026View
File Size: 278522, Reference: The location planDefault19 May 2026View
FF6J40~1(1).PDF30 Jul 2026View
PROPOS~1(1).PDF30 Jul 2026View
PROPOS~2(1).PDF30 Jul 2026View
A542CL~4(1).PDF30 Jul 2026View
GO9DH0~1(1).PDF30 Jul 2026View
A542CL~2(1).PDF30 Jul 2026View
A542CL~3(1).PDF30 Jul 2026View
A542CL~1(1).PDF30 Jul 2026View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice Final16 Sept 2026View
Delegated ReportDelegated Report16 Sept 2026View

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Decision & conditions

Approve with conditions
Decision Notice
Planning conditions
  1. 3 YEAR CONSENT PERIOD FOR LBC: The works hereby permitted shall be begun not later than three years from the date of this consent. REASON: To comply with the provisions of Section 18(1)(a) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (Chapter 5).
  2. ALL EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL WORKS TO MATCH (COMPLIANCE): All new external and internal works and finishes and works of making good to the retained fabric shall match the existing adjacent work with regard to the methods used and to material, colour, texture and profile. All such works and finishes shall be maintained as such thereafter. REASON: In order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest of the heritage asset.
  3. This consent relates solely to listed building matters. Should it become necessary to make alterations to the consented scheme in order to comply with other legislation, such as Building Regulations, a further consent may be required. Such a consent should be sought and obtained prior to the relevant works being undertaken.
  4. Lighting proposals indicated within the DAS shall be presented shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the relevant works commencing. REASON: In order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest of the heritage asset.
  5. No works within the courtrooms shall commence unless and until the following historic features have been carefully removed and stored on site under cover in a secure place and written confirmation given to the Local Planning Authority of the item(s) removed and their location: a) Perimeter ironwork to dock in ‘Social’ (southern) courtroom; b) Low level partition joinery to both court rooms (note this excludes the modern timber panelled vestibule to the ‘Social’ (southern) courtroom. The removed items shall be retained, so that they may be reinstated within their respective courtrooms at a future point. Such reinstatement works are to be approved by the Local Planning Authority under a standard Listed Building Consent Application. The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the details so approved and maintained as such thereafter. REASON: In order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest of the heritage asset.
  6. Inclusive Design and Access Statement 16.07.2026 Heritage Statement May 2026 A542 0001 RevP01 A542 0010 RevP01 A542 0020 RevP01 A542 0099 RevP01 A542 0100 RevP01 A542 0101 RevP01 A542 0102 RevP01 A542 0103 RevP01 A542 0104 RevP01 A542 0105 RevP01 A542 0499 RevP01 A542 0500 RevP02 A542 0501 RevP01 A542 0502 RevP01 A542 0503 RevP01 A542 0504 RevP01 A542 0505 RevP01 A542 0999 RevP01 A542 1000 RevP02 A542 1001 RevP01 A542 1002 RevP01 A542 1003 RevP01 A542 1004 RevP01 A542 1005 RevP01
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