The Planning Committee of Camden Council met on Thursday, 29 January 2026, to discuss several planning applications. The meeting's agenda included proposals for new developments in Camley Street, Cedar Way, Ridgmount Street, and New College Parade, alongside discussions on transport infrastructure, employment, and sustainability.

120-136 Camley Street (Site A), London NC1 4PG

The committee was scheduled to consider a proposal for the demolition of existing buildings at 120-136 Camley Street (Site A) and the erection of new buildings for residential (Class C3) and commercial (Class E) uses. The report pack indicated a proposed housing mix of 119 homes, with 100% designated as affordable social rent tenure. Discussions were expected to cover land use, including the loss of industrial uses, and the proposed housing mix, which aimed to provide a significant proportion of family-sized dwellings.

Updates to the report pack highlighted clarifications required regarding daylight and sunlight impacts on neighbouring properties, with specific paragraphs detailing potential adverse effects. The transport section indicated a proposed Pedestrian, Cycling, and Environmental (PCE) contribution of £309,000, to be secured by a shadow s106 legal agreement, and a highways contribution of £100,000. Further comments from Network Rail and DB Cargo regarding the impact of freight operations were also scheduled for discussion, recommending further noise assessment and the securing of an Environmental Amenity Policy Statement. Flood risk and drainage considerations were to be addressed, with updates to ensure exceedance flows are managed within the site. Employment and training obligations were also detailed, including provisions for construction work experience placements and local recruitment.

3-30 Cedar Way (Site B), London NC1 4PD

The committee was also scheduled to discuss a proposal for 3-30 Cedar Way (Site B), which involved the demolition of existing buildings and the erection of new buildings for residential (Class C3) and commercial (Class E) uses. The combined sites A & B were projected to deliver 401 homes, with 198 affordable homes (79 intermediate rent on Site B). The report pack included updates on the analysis of the proposed housing mix and tenure, and the site's existing industrial buildings.

Clarifications were sought regarding the GLA's comments on impacts on strategic views and listed buildings, noting potential harm to the setting of St Paul's Cathedral and 82-90 Pratt Street, which was considered to be outweighed by public benefits. The impact on neighbouring amenity, specifically daylight and sunlight, was to be discussed, with detailed analysis of potential adverse effects on properties such as Barker Drive and Weavers Way. The transport section indicated a PCE contribution of £972,857.40 and a highways contribution of £100,000, both to be secured by s106 legal agreement. Further comments from Network Rail highlighted concerns regarding their right of way and access to operational land. Basement considerations were to be discussed, with the Basement Impact Assessment concluding a low impact on groundwater flows. Employment and training obligations were also detailed, including an employment and training contribution of £252,800.

7 Ridgmount Street, London WC1E 7AE

The committee was scheduled to consider a proposal for 7 Ridgmount Street, involving refurbishment, partial demolition, and extension works to provide additional office and retail floorspace (Class E). The proposal included demolition of the existing fourth floor, extensions at fourth and fifth floors, infill of existing car parking spaces, basement extension, alterations to street facades, new landscaped roof terraces/balconies, new cycle parking, and public realm improvements. Amendments to conditions were noted, including changes to the trigger for detailed drawings and samples, and adjustments to the hours of use for roof terraces. An objection from the Bloomsbury Association was summarised, raising concerns about bulk, massing, lack of housing, and impact on the conservation area.

9-12 New College Parade, London NW3 5EX

The final planning application scheduled for discussion was for 9-12 New College Parade, involving the demolition of existing retail units and ancillary offices (Class E) with part retention of the existing façade and basement, extension of the existing basement, and the erection of a five-storey plus basement hotel (Class C1). Updates to the document references and paragraph 1.2 of the report were noted. Deputation requests were received from Bella Buffini on behalf of residents of 39 College Crescent and New College Court, who expressed concerns about overdevelopment, loss of daylight, privacy, and the lack of housing provision.

The committee was also provided with a summary of Use Classes as defined by the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987.