Eastman Dental Hospital Site and Buildings 256 Gray's Inn Road WC1X 8LD
Works to the Grade II listed former Eastman Dental hospital and relocation of the Ridell Memorial Fountain.
- Reference
- 2026/4155/L
- Application date
- 28 September 2026
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Works to the Grade II listed former Eastman Dental hospital and relocation of the Ridell Memorial Fountain.
Retention of structural intervention. Retain structural interventions at first and third floor. Reinstatement of the first- and third-floor spine walls using traditional lath and plaster construction, associated repairs to historic fabric, the introduction of period-appropriate cornices throughout the property, replacement of modern skirtings with historically appropriate profiles, installation…
Retention of structural intervention. Retain structural interventions at first and third floor. Reinstatement of the first- and third-floor spine walls using traditional lath and plaster construction, associated repairs to historic fabric, the introduction of period-appropriate cornices throughout the property, replacement of modern skirtings with historically appropriate profiles, installation…
Display of digital panel to rear of a new communications kiosk.
Installation of communications kiosk with defibrillator and digital display with associated removal of telephone kiosk.
Installation of communications kiosk with defibrillator and digital display with associated removal of two telephone kiosks.
Display of digital panel to rear of a new communications kiosk.
Staircase method statement required by condition 5 of listed building consent ref. 2025/0515/L granted 26/09/2025 for the extension of the existing closet wing at ground up to 2nd floor to provide a new stair and lift; demolition of part of rear extension at ground floor and store rooms…
Display of digital panel to rear of a new communications kiosk
Installation of communications kiosk with defibrillator and digital display with associated removal of telephone kiosk.
Installation of an external air conditioning condenser unit in rear lightwell with associated acoustic lining to lightwell walls
Installation of an external air conditioning condenser unit in rear lightwell with associated acoustic lining to lightwell walls
Refurbishment of the ground and lower ground floor levels
Internal alterations to ground floor and basement level, including new partitions and mechanical ventillation.
Conversion of 1 x two-bedroom flat into 1 x studio flat and 1 x one-bedroom flat.
Confirmation of the lawfulness of the proposed use and proposed operating hours of UNIT 1 ONLY. It does not assert that the proposed 24-hour operation has already commenced. The case is that the proposed café use falls within Class E of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes)…
Display of 1 x externally illuminated letter fascia sign, 2 x Externally illuminated wall signs, 2 x externally surface-mounted display signs
Proposed works to add a new inset set of glazed doors behind the existing entrance doors with associated works to the entrance including amendments to floor finish, additional linings to meet the entrance doors and coordinated works to existing radiators.
Display of one non-illuminated projected sign measuring 0.7m x 0.7m and one non-illuminated door applied signage.
Display of internally illuminated with fairy lights, a suitcase and Paddington wording complete with a doorway decoration in the shape of Aunt Lucy's Marmalade Jar (Christmas Decorations) to the front of the hotel measuring 5m X 2m
Waterproofing the basement level.
Display of internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 7.8m X 1.6m and two internally illuminated other signs 0.85m x 1.5m to St Martins Lane entrance and glazed openings for digital signage
Entrance alterations, illuminated fascia sign to St Martins Lane entrance and glazed openings for digital signage
Internal redecoration/refurbishment to the existing Caffe Nero including redecorating throughout, replacing the tiled floor in the customer area, raising the timber floor by 180mm on the left-hand side upon entry to bring interest to the area, for the existing large, boxed window cils on right-hand side upon entry;…
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