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Planning Committee - Monday, 15th June, 2026 7.00 pm

June 15, 2026 at 7:00 pm Planning Committee View on council website

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The Camden Council Planning Committee is scheduled to convene on Monday 15 June 2026 to discuss several significant planning applications. The meeting's agenda includes proposals for large-scale redevelopment projects, focusing on housing, employment, and community infrastructure.

Land at Regis Road, London NW5 3EW

The committee is set to consider a major mixed-use development proposal for the Land at Regis Road, London NW5 3EW. This application, registered under number 2025/4861/P, involves the demolition of existing structures and phased redevelopment of up to 24 storeys. The proposal includes residential development (Class C3), commercial, business and service uses (Class E), film production uses (Sui Generis), education uses (Class F1), visitor accommodation (Class C1), a reprovided recycling facility (Sui Generis), local community uses (Class F2), a cinema (Sui Generis), a drinking establishment (Sui Generis), and a studio experience/museum (Sui Generis). Supporting infrastructure, new routes, landscaping, public realm, highway works, an energy centre, and cycle and disabled car parking are also part of the plan. A related application, 2025/5084/L, concerns partial demolition and associated works to the Grade II listed Station House, and development of an adjoining building for a recycling facility and residential units.

The officer's report indicates a recommendation to grant conditional planning permission for both applications, subject to referral to the Mayor of London, finalisation of conditions following consultation with the Mayor, and completion of a Section 106 Agreement. The report details extensive public consultation, with numerous objections received from local groups and residents citing concerns about the scale, massing, heritage impacts, and infrastructure strain. Conversely, support has been expressed for the delivery of much-needed homes, affordable housing, and economic benefits to the film industry.

The report highlights significant heritage impacts, including harm to the setting of conservation areas and listed buildings, and a notable impact on the London View Management Framework (LVMF) strategic views from Parliament Hill and Kenwood towards St Paul's Cathedral. However, officers conclude that the public benefits, particularly housing provision and economic advantages, outweigh the identified heritage harm.

The O2 Masterplan Site, Finchley Road, London NW3 6LU

Another key item on the agenda is the application for The O2 Masterplan Site, Finchley Road, London NW3 6LU, application number 202025/0484/P. This application is under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, seeking to vary conditions of a previous planning permission. The proposal aims to allow for amendments to the Detailed Element of the approved masterplan, including additional height, alterations to design, massing, and footprint, replacement of a block with a pavilion, additional residential floorspace, revisions to affordable housing and unit mix, relocation and reduction in community floorspace, additional commercial floorspace, and revised parking and landscaping.

The officer's report notes that the application responds to changes in Building Regulations, particularly concerning fire safety, and reflects viability challenges. The proposal would result in an uplift in residential floorspace in the earlier phases, offset by a reduction in the outline phases, maintaining the overall quantum of development. The report also highlights the engagement of the presumption in favour of sustainable development due to Camden's housing delivery performance. Concerns have been raised by local residents and amenity groups regarding increased height, massing, impact on conservation areas, and reduced affordable housing provision. The report recommends granting conditional planning permission, subject to referral to the Mayor of London, finalisation of conditions, and completion of a Section 106 Agreement.

The supplementary information for this item includes clarifications on floorspace figures, corrections to illustrative drawings, and amendments to the affordable housing tables and conditions. It also addresses concerns raised by local councillors and community groups regarding the planning process, heritage impacts, and the provision of community facilities.

The meeting will also address other planning applications, including minutes from previous meetings and any urgent items the Chair deems necessary to discuss. The agenda indicates that there are no private reports scheduled for discussion.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Liam Martin-Lane
Councillor Liam Martin-Lane Chair of the Planning Committee Labour Party King's Cross
Profile image for Councillor Adam Harrison
Councillor Adam Harrison Cabinet Member for Safer Communities Labour Party Bloomsbury
Profile image for Councillor Samata Khatoon
Councillor Samata Khatoon Labour Party St Pancras and Somers Town
Profile image for Councillor Tom Simon
Councillor Tom Simon Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group Liberal Democrat Belsize
Profile image for Councillor Marcus Boyland
Councillor Marcus Boyland Cabinet Member for Best Start for Children and Families Labour Party Gospel Oak
Profile image for Councillor Hamza Chowdhury
Councillor Hamza Chowdhury Green Party Holborn and Covent Garden
Profile image for Councillor Jim Monahan
Councillor Jim Monahan Whip of the Green Progressive Alliance Group Green Party Holborn and Covent Garden
Profile image for Councillor Lauren Keiles
Councillor Lauren Keiles Labour Party Primrose Hill
Profile image for Councillor Juliette Graham
Councillor Juliette Graham Deputy Leader of the Conservative Group Conservative Party Frognal
Profile image for Councillor Janet Grauberg
Councillor Janet Grauberg Liberal Democrat West Hampstead
Profile image for Councillor Izzy Lenga
Councillor Izzy Lenga Chief Whip Labour Party South Hampstead
Profile image for Councillor Anna Wright
Councillor Anna Wright Cabinet Member for Better Homes and Homelessness Prevention Labour Party Highgate

Topics

Land at Regis Road, London NW5 3EW Affordable Housing fire safety Camden Council The O2 Masterplan Site, Finchley Road, London NW3 6LU London Screen Academy Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Section 73 section 106 legal agreement heritage assets Mayor of London National Film and Television School Building Control Mayor's Time Limited Route

Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 15th-Jun-2026 19.00 Planning Committee.pdf
Supplementary Agenda 15th-Jun-2026 19.00 Planning Committee.pdf
Supplementary Agenda bundle 150626.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 15th-Jun-2026 19.00 Planning Committee.pdf

Additional Documents

DM Structure - May 2026.pdf
Minutes 13042026 Planning Committee.pdf
Planning Committee Procedure May 2025.pdf
Minutes 11032026 Planning Committee.pdf
Minutes 26032026 Planning Committee.pdf
Regis Road Report.pdf
Terms of Reference Planning Committee.pdf
Planning Committee Coversheet - 15 June.pdf
The O2 Masterplan Site Report.pdf