Imperial Hotel 61-66 Russell Square London WC1B 5BB
Pending
2026/1713/P
Description
Change of use of the ground floor commercial unit from ancillary hotel floorspace (Use Class C1) to an independent restaurant (Use Class E).
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Historical activity at this location
34 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2024
Approved
Approval of condition 5 (details of secure and covered cycle storage), condition 6 (waste…
2024
Approved
Approval of condition 6 (cycle parking) and condition 7 (waste storage) of planning permi…
2024
Approved
Erection of a decorative scaffold shroud wrap printed onto PVC comprising a 1:1 image of…
2023
With conditions
Variation of condition 3 (approved plans) of planning permission 2019/2985/P, dated 28 No…
2023
Approved
Removal of the timber structure and pergola at first floor covering plant at roof level…
2023
Approved
Erection of a decorative scaffold shroud wrap printed onto PVC comprising a 1:1 image of…
2020
Approved
Removal and replacement of the existing shopfronts in accordance with the consented schem…
2019
With conditions
Reconstruction of ninth-floor level and erection of tenth-floor extension following demol…
2019
Approved
Display of 6 x signs with internally illuminated lettering to hotel building (use C1)
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
Approved
1no. telephone kiosk outside 148 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AG
Installation of 1x street cabinet to house electrical supply to kiosk.
2024
Approved
St Giles College London Central 154 Southampton Row London WC1B 5JX
Conversion from 9 x teaching classrooms to 6 x student bedroom and 1 x kitchen on the 4th…
2024
Approved
55-56 Russell Square London WC1B 4HP
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Lime (T1) - Reduce 1.5m back to previous pruning points while retaining…
2024
Approved
Offices And Premises At Lower Ground To Ground Floors 57-58 Russell Square London WC1B 4HS
Installation of x1 platform lift in the front external lightwell.
2024
Approved
Offices And Premises At Lower Ground To Ground Floors 57-58 Russell Square London WC1B 4HS
Installation of x1 platform lift in the front external lightwell.
2024
Approved
1no. telephone kiosk outside 148 148 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AG
Change of use from disused telephone kiosk (Sui Generis) to retail (Class E)
2024
Approved
President Hotel 56-60 Guilford Street London WC1B 4HP
Display of 1x non-illuminated fascia sign with lettering; 2x internally illuminated fasci…
2024
Approved
59-60 Russell Square London Camden WC1B 4HP
Internal alterations to remove a partition wall and insert a glazed draft lobby.
2023
Approved
57 - 58 Russell Square London WC1B 4HS
REAR GARDEN: 2 x London Planes (T1 & T2) - Reduce back from building of 97-107 Cranfield…
2023
Approved
Imperial Hotel 61 - 66 Russell Square London WC1B 5BA
Erection of two storey building to include plant room and back of house hotel functions…
2024
Withdrawn
57-58 Russell Square London Camden WC1B 4HS
Installation of x1 platform lift in the front external lightwell.
2023
Approved
Pret A Manger 73-74 Russell Square London WC1B 5BG
10 Tables, 20 Chairs and 2 Planters Monday-Saturday 08:00-20:00 Sunday 08:00-18:00 New Ap…
2022
Approved
64 - 65 Guilford Street London WC1N 1DD
Internal refurbishment and reconfiguration of the existing buildings, demolition of the c…
2022
Approved
64 - 65 Guilford Street London WC1N 1DD
Refurbishment and reconfiguration of the existing buildings, demolition of the closet win…
2023
Withdrawn
Offices And Premises At Part Basement 6 Queen Square London Camden WC1N 3AT
renewal notice
2022
Approved
Plan Burrito London 156 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AR
3 Tables and 12 Chairs Monday to Saturday 11:30 - 23:00 Sunday 11:30 - 22:00 New Applicat…
2022
Approved
St Giles College London Central 154 Southampton Row London Camden WC1B 5JX
Use of 3rd floor as student accommodation ancillary to use of main building
2022
Approved
Basement Flat Russell Mansions 144 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AJ
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) (T1636) - 3m crown reduction. 1 x T…
2021
Withdrawn
Bus Shelter outside 142 Southampton Row London WC1B 5AJ
Display of a double-sided, internally illuminated, digital screen to the existing bus she…
2022
Approved
Pret A Manger 73-74 Russell Square London WC1B 5BG
10 Tables, 20 Chairs and 2 Planters Monday-Saturday 08:00-20:00 Sunday 09:00-18:00 New Ap…
2016
Approved
61 Russell Square London WC1B 5BB
The installation of a pole mounted Omni antenna with ancillary equipment at roof level.
2016
Approved
7 Queen Square London WC1N 3AR
Internal alterations in association with installation of plant machinery on the west elev…
2016
Approved
7 Queen Square London WC1N 3AR
Installation of plant machinery on the west elevation at 7 Queen Square.
2016
Withdrawn
Telephone kiosk on Guilford Street Outside President Hotel Russell Square London WC1N 1DB
Internally illuminated digital panel as integral part of telephone kiosk
2016
Approved
71 and 72 Russell Square President Hotel London WC1B 5BA
Change of use from ancillary retail units (use class C1) to independent shops (use class…
Camden
Planning Authority Score
3.2/10
Poor
#229 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use
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