The Planning Committee of Camden Council met on Thursday 30 July 2026 to consider several planning applications. The meeting's agenda included discussions on proposed changes of use, extensions, and redevelopments of various properties across the borough. The committee was provided with detailed reports and assessments for each item to inform their deliberations.

Planning Applications

The committee was scheduled to discuss five planning applications:

200 Gray's Inn Road, London WC1X 8XZ

This application concerned a change of use for 13,058m² of the existing building from Class E (commercial, business, and service) to a flexible use as either Class E or Class F1(a) (learning and non-residential institutions). The report recommended granting conditional planning permission, subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement. The proposal aimed to bring vacant office space back into use by allowing flexibility for educational purposes, addressing a noted lack of demand for traditional office space in the area. Contributions were to be secured for local employment and training opportunities, as well as for transport and micro-mobility improvements.

Kingsway House, 103 Kingsway, London WC2B 6QX & 4 Great Queen Street & 62 Parker Street, London WC2B 5DJ

This application involved the demolition of 4 Great Queen Street and 62 Parker Street, and the erection of a new seven-storey building. This was in connection with the change of use of Kingsway House from commercial use (Class E) to a combined hotel use (Class C1). The proposal also included extensions and remodelling of the upper storeys of Kingsway House, provision of ancillary facilities, a Class E commercial unit at ground floor level, and refurbishment of the Kingsway House façade. The recommendation was to grant conditional planning permission, subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement. The scheme aimed to redevelop vacant and underutilised buildings into visitor accommodation, supporting the Central Activities Zone's economy. Contributions were to be secured for affordable housing, employment and training, transport infrastructure, and public realm improvements.

Four Points Flex Hotel, 8-11 Upper Woburn Place, London WC1H 0JW

This application proposed the erection of a part two-, part seven-storey side extension, a mansard roof extension, and a basement extension, along with ancillary works. It also included the relocation of existing kitchen extract plant from the flat roof of the ground floor extension to the main roof, with associated ductwork. The proposal was associated with the existing hotel use (Class C1). The recommendation was to grant conditional planning permission, subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement. A deputation from residents and traders of Woburn Walk and Duke's Road was received, raising objections concerning noise and air pollution from plant and construction, safety concerns, impact on businesses, privacy, and contributions to local maintenance. The report addressed these concerns, outlining proposed conditions and legal agreements to mitigate impacts.

Tavis House, 1-6 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA

This application concerned alterations at levels 8 and 9 to create usable roof terraces, including the removal of existing rooftop enclosures, associated amendments to the stair and lift cores, a new roof pavilion, and a new plant enclosure. The recommendation was to grant conditional planning permission, subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement. The proposal aimed to improve the existing office building by providing amenity space for occupants. Concerns were raised by Mary Ward House Conference Centre and the Bloomsbury CAAC regarding heritage impacts, construction noise, vibration, and operational disruption. The report detailed how these concerns were addressed through design modifications, conditions, and legal agreements.

94 South Hill Park, London NW3 2SN

This application proposed the excavation of an extension to the existing basement, including the extension of a front lightwell. It also included the erection of a rear extension and terrace at lower ground floor, a side extension at upper ground floor, enlargement of a rear terrace at second floor level, replacement and enlargement of front and rear dormers and a side rooflight. Additionally, it involved the replacement of windows to the side elevation, installation of an enclosed bin store to the front, and erection of a boundary fence. The recommendation was to grant conditional planning permission, subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement. The proposal aimed to provide good quality family accommodation while preserving the character of the South Hill Park Conservation Area and protecting neighbouring amenity. Concerns raised by local residents regarding structural stability, flood risk, and overdevelopment were addressed in the report.

The meeting also included standard agenda items such as apologies, declarations of interest, announcements, and representations to the committee. The agenda indicated that there were no private reports to be discussed.