Tavis House 1-6 Tavistock Square London WC1H 9NA

Pending 2026/1709/P
Council
Date received
30 Apr 2026
Date validated
30 Apr 2026
Postcode
WC1H 9NA

Description

Alterations to the west facade of the building including: the addition of window openings at basement level and associated modifications to the lightwells; replacement of the main entrance doors and associated entrance improvements; new door openings at street level with bridge walkways. Replacement of existing door on Tavistock Place and associated entrance improvements, and replacement service yard gate. Alterations to the east facade including: New plant enclosures within the east facade lightwell, upgraded rear entrance, replacement railings at ground floor, addition of refuse and cycle stores within the service yard, removal of maintenance bridges from levels 2-8 and installation of replacement glazing to the affected windows

Camden
Planning Authority Score
3.2/10
Poor
#229 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Camden is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #222 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Camden decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #128 of 292
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #234 of 292
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #222 of 292
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #138 of 292
89%
Minor dwellings approved
442 decided (1-9 homes)
71%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
90%
Change of use approved
52 decided
1,969
Total decisions
208 refused in 2025