Stiff & Trevillion’s plans for Bloomsbury roof extension approved

105 Judd Street 2

Council votes in favour of scheme despite Historic England warning it could open the door to harmful development in the local conservation area

Stiff & Trevillion’s designs for a rooftop extension to the headquarters of the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) have been given the go ahead despite a warning from Historic England that they could degrade the character of the local area.

Camden council voted seven for and one against to back the planning officer’s recommendation to approve the scheme at 105 Judd Street in the Bloomsbury Conservation Area, just south of St Pancras station.

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