The Planning Committee of Camden Council convened on 5 June 2025, to discuss several planning applications and related matters. The agenda included consideration of major developments, conservation issues, and community impact, with a focus on balancing development goals with local concerns and policy requirements.

The committee was scheduled to consider planning applications for 100 Avenue Road, 33-35 Jamestown Road, King's Cross Methodist Church, and the Princes Circus Drinking Fountain.

Major Planning Applications

100 Avenue Road, London NW3 3HF

The committee was expected to consider a report regarding proposed variations to existing planning permission for a mixed-use residential-led development at 100 Avenue Road. The proposed variations include alterations to the external appearance, internal layouts, housing and affordable housing provision, cycle and car parking, and landscaping.

The primary changes to the development included for discussion were:

• An increase in the number of homes from 184 to 237.
• A change in tenure from rental properties to a mix of market sale and affordable homes.
• Improvements to the quality of internal accommodation.
• Increased provision of commercial and community space.
• Substantial upgrades to the sustainability of the development.

Several local groups and residents had raised objections, and Councillor Anna Burrage, Regent's Park Ward Councillor, had submitted a statement in support of the application. Key concerns included the impact of the development on the Belsize Conservation Area, the suitability of the proposed red brick cladding, and the potential for increased traffic and disruption during construction.

33-35 Jamestown Road, London NW1 7DB

The Planning Committee was scheduled to review a proposal for the demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment at 33-35 Jamestown Road. The plan included the construction of a Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) block and a separate residential block with affordable homes, alongside flexible commercial space.

Key aspects of the proposal included:

• Construction of a PBSA block with 178 studio beds and a residential block with 27 affordable homes.
• Provision of flexible commercial space (Class E).
• Landscaping and associated works.

The committee was expected to consider objections related to the height and massing of the proposed buildings, potential loss of light and privacy for neighboring properties, and the impact of construction traffic.

King's Cross Methodist Church, 58A Birkenhead Street, London WC1H 8BW

The Planning Committee was scheduled to discuss a planning application for the part demolition, extension, and reconfiguration of the existing King's Cross Methodist Church, located at 58A Birkenhead Street. The proposal included enlarging the lower ground floor, erecting an additional storey and a new west wing, and altering the east elevation. The proposed development aimed to provide a replacement church (Class F1) with an ancillary cafe and additional student accommodation (Sui Generis), along with associated plant, cycle, and refuse storage.

Key elements of the proposal included:

• Part demolition, extension, and reconfiguration of the existing building.
• Enlargement of the lower ground floor and erection of an additional storey.
• Provision of a replacement church with an ancillary cafe and additional student accommodation.

The committee was expected to consider the impact of the proposed development on the King's Cross St Pancras Conservation Area and nearby listed buildings.

Other Matters

Princes Circus Drinking Fountain, Princes Circus, Shaftesbury Avenue, London WC2

The Planning Committee was scheduled to discuss a proposal concerning the Princes Circus Drinking Fountain, located at Princes Circus, Shaftesbury Avenue. The application sought a variation and details to enable the discharge of condition 5 of a previously granted listed building consent. The condition pertained to the connection of the drinking fountain to the water mains.

The key point of discussion was whether to vary the condition to omit the mains connection, given practical difficulties, while still installing pipework for potential future connection.

Standard Items

The agenda also included standard items such as:

• Apologies for absence
• Declarations of interest
• Announcements
• Representations to the committee
• Notification of urgent business
• Minutes of the previous meeting
• Terms of reference for the Planning Committee
• Any other business that the chair considers urgent