Planning in Camden

London Borough of Camden has 40 conservation areas and 21 Article 4 direction areas on the national planning data platform, plus 1,967 listed building outlines. The council also publishes its planning applications: 77,499 decided applications are on record, 66 % of those with a recorded outcome approved.

Conservation areas
40
Article 4 directions
21
Listed building outlines
1,967
Planning applications
77,499
on planning.data.gov.uk
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Planning decisions in Camden

Decided applications per year
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YearDecisions
20115194
20125374
20135519
20145336
20155443
20165419
20175377
20184715
20194695
20204373
20214408
20224192
20234611
20244829
20252995
Decisions by outcome
  • Granted41530
  • No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA13618
  • Withdrawn Decision5872
  • Refused3957
  • Approve Works (TPO)3595
  • Granted Subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement3325
  • No Objection to Emergency Works (CA)843
  • No objection587
DecidedProposalAreaOutcomeReference
2025-09-08Construction of an outbuilding within rear garden (retrospective).Hollycroft Avenue London, NW3Granted2025/1350/P
2025-09-08Internal plastic film graphics will be applied to 53 glass panes across both telephone boxes. Three sides of each box will feature graphics.Two K2 phone boxes in front of Stewart House Kingsway London, WC2BRefused2025/1532/A
2025-09-08Internal plastic film graphics will be applied to 53 glass panes across both telephone boxes. Three sides of each box will feature graphics.Two K2 phone boxes in front of Stewart House Kingsway London, WC2BRefused2025/2400/L
2025-09-08Change of use from C3 Dwellinghouse, to E(g)(i) Office.South Verulam Buildings London, WC1RGranted2025/1689/L
2025-09-08FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Lime (T1) - Reduce crown by 4m - 5m. Remove lowest limb and crown raise smaller branches for height clearance. Prune to provide clearance from phone line. 1 x Hawthorn/privet hedge group (G1) - Reduce to bottom of top window to maintain a suitable size hedge for the location.Highgate House Merton Lane London, N6No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA2025/3313/T
2025-09-08REAR GARDEN: 2 x Birch (T1 & T2) - Reduce in height by approx. 3.5m, shape sides to match new top and crown lift to 3m from ground level.Well Road London, NW3No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA2025/3249/T
2025-09-08REAR GARDEN: 1 x White Mulberry (T1) - Crown reduce by approx. 2m back to previous reduction points leaving a bare structure for re-growth.Croftdown Road London, NW5No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA2025/3261/T
2025-09-08REAR GARDEN: 1 x Bay (T1) - Repollard to previous points removing 2m of growth.Redington Road London, NW3No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA2025/3278/T
2025-09-08REAR GARDEN: 1 x Bay (T1) - Reshape. 1 x Lime (T2) - Re-pollard.Fairhazel Gardens London, NW6No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA2025/3289/T
2025-09-08REAR GARDEN: 1 x Cherry (Prunus) (T1) - Reduce height by no more than 1.5m and lateral spread by no more than 1m to suitable pruning points. 1 x Sugar Maple (T2) - Reduce by 1.5m and reshape. 1 x Holly (T3) - Reduce by 0.5m - 1m and reshape crown.West Heath Road London, NW3No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA2025/3286/T
2025-09-08IN CAR PARK ADJACENT TO REAR GARDEN: 1 x Fig (T1) - Reduce crown by 2.5m. REAR GARDEN: 1 x Birch (T8) - Reduce height by 2m and radial crown spread by approx. 1.5m. 1 x Swedish Whitebeam (T9) - Reduce crown spread on side facing house by 1m and reduce height by 1m. 1 x Ash (T9a) - Fell to ground level. 1 x Swedish Whitebeam (T10)- Reduce crown spread on side facing house by 1m and reduce height bySilsoe House Park Village East London, NW1No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA2025/3198/T
2025-09-08REAR GARDEN: 1 x Liquid Ambar (T3) - Prune back to boundary by up to 2m.Christchuch Hill London, NW3No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA2025/3287/T
2025-09-08Erection of a mansard roof extension, first floor rear extension, replacement single storey rear addition and first floor front bay extension.Ellerdale Road London, NW3Refused2025/3126/P
2025-09-08Installation of fascia and non-illuminated fascia sign to front elevation.Belsize Road London, NW6Granted2025/3328/A
2025-09-08Display of one internally illuminated (letter only) fascia sign and one internally illuminated (letter only) projecting sign.Kentish Town Road London, NW5Granted2025/3125/A
2025-09-08Erection of a single storey side and rear extension and fenestration alterations to ground floor rear.Fleet Road London, NW3Granted2025/2766/P
2025-09-08Details of front entrance screen and bin store required by Condition 4a and 4b of planning permission (ref 2024/1696/P) dated 19/03/2025 for variation of condition 2 (approved plans), amendments to the wording of condition 5 (external render), condition 11 (cycle parking) and wording of conditions 6 (tree protection measures), condition 7 (hard and soft landscaping) and 13 (privacy screens) of plaSwain's Lane London, N6Granted2025/2775/P
2025-09-08The installation of 4 condensers to the podium roof and alteration to 4th floor window (south elevation of tower) to allow pipework connection.Eversholt Street London, NW1Granted2025/3129/P
2025-09-08Reconstruct existing front garden mixed rubble and masonry wall as a brick wall.Redington Road London, NW3Granted2025/3408/P
2025-09-08Installation of a temporary free-standing non-illuminated hoarding for ground floor shopfront restorationSt Giles High Street London Camden, WC2HGranted2025/3405/A
2025-09-05Installation of 2 x extract fans, associated ductwork, and a flue at 10th level roof; and associated works.Triton Street London Camden, NW1Granted2025/0881/P
2025-09-05Proposed first floor infill rear extension .Torriano Avenue London, NW5Refused2024/4164/P
2025-09-05Installation of a new window and re-opening of a previous window in the side elevation of the lower ground floor, rearrangement of planting beds at front and removal of existing external steps leading down to the light well.South Hill Park London, NW3Granted2025/3320/P
2025-09-05Variation of condition 3 (approved plans) of planning permission 2022/4490/P dated 20/03/2023 (for: The increase of the size of a window to the first floor rear elevation, the introduction of a window to the first floor side elevation, and a rooflight above the existing first floor rear extension) namely, relocation of side window and enlarging rear windowPatshull Road London, NW5Granted2025/3024/P
2025-09-05Replacement shopfront; replacement of windows and doors to front and rear elevations; replacement and installation of rooflights; rebuilding of roof; installation of rear roof terrace railings at second floor; render finish to rear wall; installation of air source heat pumps (ASHP); removal and replacement of flue and filtration system; installation of AC condensers within enclosure; and associateParkway London, NW1Granted2025/2806/P
2025-09-04External refurbishment, repair and maintenance works comprising stone cleaning and repointing, stone indent and pin repairs, replacement of stone roundel, replacement and repair works to lead flashing, replacement of timber cills, glazed block repairs, cleaning and repairs to roof coverings, and other associated works.UCL Main Building Portico Gower Street London, WC1EGranted2025/3264/L
2025-09-04Internal works comprising the widening of entrances, removal of existing suspended metal ceiling and installation of overboarding system, and other associated works.UCL South Wing Building Gower Street London, WC1EGranted2025/3357/L
2025-09-04Partial details of signage (condition 4) of Listed Building Consent ref. 2025/0876/L dated 27/05/2025 (for: Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of Listed Building Consent ref. 2024/3192/L dated 29/11/2024 (for: Refurbishment and improvement works to Wilkins Building, including the creation of new openings and replacement of glazing in the Cloisters and adjacent rooms, works for the installatUCL Main Quadrangle and Wilkins Building Gower Street London, WC1EGranted2025/3054/L
2025-09-04Use of existing first floor flat roof as a terrace and installation of new glass balustrade.Westbere Road London Camden, NW2Granted2025/3244/P
2025-09-04Erection of a roof extensionThe Old Hall Cottage Kidderpore Avenue London Camden, NW3Granted2025/3140/P
2025-09-04Application to fully discharge the Approval of Details required by Condition 4c (joinery details) of Listed Building Consent 2024/5749/L, granted 14 February 2025Bedford Square London, WC1BGranted2025/3231/L
2025-09-04Variation of Condition 2 (Hours of Opening) of planning permission PWX0202219 dated 14/05/2002 (For: Use of basement and ground floors as either Class A3 restaurant or mixed use of Class A3 and Sui Generis).Harben Parade Finchley Road London Camden, NW3Granted2025/3043/P
2025-09-03Refurbishment of the female toilet and an extension including male toilets, accessible toilet and a ChangingPlacestoilet.Toilet Block Adjacent To Chester Street Regents Park London, NW1Withdrawn Decision2025/1203/P
2025-09-03Erection of rear conservatory and infilling of rear lightwell to create internal space; replacement of existing tool shed with side extension; alterations to front lightwell including relocation of stair and creation of storage space.Coity Road London, NW5Granted Subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement2024/5647/P
2025-09-03Amendments to proposed rear extension (approved under application 2022/2346/L) to involve a new box rooflight to be added to right side of extension, second rooflight, new rear canopy, install window into existing door opening and external landscaping to be alteredArlington Road London, NW1Withdrawn Decision2025/1023/L
2025-09-03Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) granted under planning reference 2022/2351/P & 2022/2346/L dated 03/03/23 for '(Replacement of front dormers, erection of infill extension to lower ground floor following demolition of existing with roof terrace above, replacement of rear windows with matching sash windows, and alterations to internal layout); Namely amendments to proposed rear extension, Arlington Road London, NW1Withdrawn Decision2025/0105/P
2025-09-03Installation of 6x antennas, 2x 300mm dishes & ancillary work at roof level.Medway Court Judd Street London, WC1HWithdrawn Decision2023/4380/P
2025-09-03Internal refurbishment scheme including bar alterations and decorations.The Royal George Eversholt Street London, NW1Granted2025/1441/L
2025-09-03Installation of replacement shopfrontNapier House, High Holborn London, WC1VGranted2025/2295/P
2025-09-03Display of 1 x fascia sign and 1 x projecting signNapier House High Holborn London, WC1VGranted2025/1882/A

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Conservation areas

Article 4 directions

  • 115, 117, 119, 121A, 127-129 Parkway and 1 Park Willage East3 March 1983
  • 13-51 (odd) & 16-60 (even) Belsize Avenue20 December 1994
  • 147 Kentish Town Road26 November 2013
  • 187 Kentish Town Road19 December 2013
  • 32-66 (even) & 72-90 (even) South Hill Park, NW3 (South Hill Park Estate Conservation Area)3 January 1989
  • 33 York Rise, NW5 (Dartmouth Park Conservation Area)7 March 1980
  • 67 Fitzjohns Avenue area2 July 1977
  • Basements3 October 2016
  • Belsize Conservation Area (various properties)1 September 2010
  • Belsize Conservation Area Non-immediate Article 49 June 2026
  • Commercial, Business, and Service (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) (in CAZ)29 July 2022
  • Commercial, Business, and Service (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) (outside CAZ)29 July 2022
  • Fitzjohns/Netherhall Conservation Area Non-immediate Article 49 June 2026
  • Frognal Way1 September 2010
  • Hampstead Conservation Area (excl. Frognal Way) (various properties)1 September 2010
  • Hampstead Conservation Area (excl. Frognal Way) Non-immediate Article 49 June 2026
  • Launderettes to dwelling houses (Sui Generis to C3)19 February 2018
  • Primrose Hill Conservation Area (various properties) - UNDER REVIEW3 March 1983
  • Redington/Frognal Conservation Area Non-immediate Article 49 June 2026
  • South Hampstead Conservation Area Non-immediate Article 49 June 2026
  • Swiss Cottage Conservation Area (various properties)1 September 2010

Frequently asked questions

Is my property in a conservation area in Camden?
London Borough of Camden has designated 40 conservation areas, listed on this page with their designation dates and appraisal documents where the council publishes them. In a conservation area, permitted development rights are narrower: cladding, some extensions, roof alterations and satellite dishes on the front elevation may need planning permission, and demolition of most buildings needs consent.
What is an Article 4 direction?
An Article 4 direction removes specific permitted development rights in a defined area, so work that would normally not need planning permission — for example replacing windows, changing a house into a small HMO or altering front boundaries — does need an application. Camden has 21 Article 4 direction areas recorded on planning.data.gov.uk.
How do I check what I am allowed to build?
Start with the designations on the site (conservation area, Article 4, listed building), then the local plan policies and any design codes. Planium can read the council’s appraisal and policy documents and summarise what applies to your project, including whether permitted development is available.

London Borough of Camden website · All local planning authorities

Source: planning.data.gov.uk (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government) (Open Government Licence v3.0) · Retrieved 2026-10-09