Shoreditch CAAC December 2019

Planning Applications for Shoreditch CAAC meeting for 3 December 2019

2019/3682 221-222 Shoreditch High Street E1 6PJ Installation of extract vent to side (north) elevation plus external plant equipment including air conditioning and condensers behind timber acoustic screening at ground floor level; installation of gate in alley. (Nick Bovaird 0208 356 8291)

Objection. The proposed installation of the 2.2 metre high 'Balmoral' gate cuts off one of the small alleys so characteristic of the Shoreditch conservation area.

2019/3914 339-428 Fellows Court E2 8LB Installation of 6 antennas, 10 cabinets, and one cabinet equiment at ground floor (Micheal Garvey 020 8356 8053)

No comment

2019/3976 465-552 Fellows Court 511 Weymouth Terrace E2 8LE Retrospective change of use from 3 bed flat to 4 bedroom HMO. (Micheal Garvey 020 8356 8053)

No comment

2019/3799 Basement And Ground Floor 245 Hackney Road E2 8NA Change of use of the rear ground floor and basement from retail (use class A1) to a 1-bed dwelling (use class C3), elevational alterations comprising new doors, reinstatement of windows to front and partial demolition of roof (Danny Huber 020 8356 1453)

No objection

2019/3817 Basement And Ground Floor 245 Hackney Road E2 8NA Change of use of the rear ground floor and basement from retail (use class A1) to a 1-bed dwelling (use class C3), internal alterations comprising removal of internal walls, insertion of new internal walls and stair, excavation in basement for new slab, elevational alterations comprising new doors, reinstatement of windows to front and partial demolition of roof and ground floor for creation of new internal lightwell (Danny Huber 020 8356 1453)

No objection

2019/3843 89 Worship Street EC2A 2BF Erection of a single storey storey third floor rear extension, creation of a roof terrace and access stair and enlargement of ground floor glazing. (Raymond Okot 020 8356 8080)

Objection. The enlarged glazing on the ground floor is not in keeping with the aspect of the original building. Further instead of artificial grass on the proposed terrace, alternative natural planting should be explored, in line with Hackney's biodiversity policy.

2019/3736 44-48 Paul Street EC2A 2DS Removal of 3 existing freestanding frames and antennas to be replaced with 3 freestanding frames with GRP shrouds to enclose existing 3 antennas, existing Remote Radio Units and proposed 3 antennas. Removal of existing flexi stack to be replaced with 2 flatpack racks on freestanding steelwork frame. Ancillary development hereto to include the modification of existing handrail. (Alix Hauser 020 8356 6377)

No objection

2019/3464 Lion House 3 Plough Yard EC2A 3LP Erection of a roof extension to provide office space (Use Class B1a) including rooftop plant enclosure for air-conditioning units; change of use of the ground floor and basement from offices (B1a) to a café (Use Class A3); and alterations to the ground floor façade. (Alix Hauser 020 8356 6377)

Objection. While the SCAAC has no problem with the principle of an additional floor, the design quality here is of a disappointing standard, falling short of the precedents referenced in the application.

2019/3794 Leonard Square House 1 Mark Square EC2A 4EG Retention of letter sign at fascia level and installation of 2 internally illuminated hanging projection signs (Micheal Garvey 020 8356 8053)

Objection. The proposed signs are totally out of keeping with the quiet streetscape of Mark Square. Further we note that the request for retention of the letter sign at fascia level indicates installation without prior consent, a move to which the SCAAC strongly objects.

2019/3751 26 Phipp Street EC2A 4NR Change of use of lower ground floor from office (use class B1) to floatation treatment centre (Sui Generis) and ground floor from residential (use class C3) to office (use class B1) (Danny Huber 020 8356 1453)

No objection but the SCAAC regrets the loss of residential space.

2019/3754 Flat 6 Brooks Lodge 194 A Hoxton Street N1 5HU Erection of a roof terrace at main roof level, comprising installation of an openable rooflight, timber decking, fixed skylight, metal balustrade and sedum roofing (Danny Huber 020 8356 1453)

No objection. Further we commend the landscape design which incorporates natural planting to promote local biodiversity.

2019/3957 74 Hoxton Street N1 6LP Installation of a mechanical extractor system, duct and hood to the rear at first floor level (Danny Huber 020 8356 1453)

No comment

2019/3611 39A Hoxton Square N1 6NN Installation of 1 fascia internally illuminated advertisement sign. (Raymond Okot 020 8356 8080)

Objection. The existing sign never received advertisement consent. The proposed sign should therefore be compared to the last sign to receive planning permission, ie the Electricity Showroom sign which reflected and enhanced the heritage of the building. The proposed sign in contrast is totally out of keeping with the design of the original building, a well loved local landmark with its distinctive dome which stands in a prominent position at the entry to the Hoxton Square and Hoxton Street character zones. It is therefore invalid to attempt to justify the proposed sign by comparing it to the sign on the nearby 37 Hoxton Square, a 2004 building of much lesser standard. The SCAAC via the submission of this comment would like to nominate 39A as a locally listed building.

2019/3866 53-55 Hoxton Square N1 6PB Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) attached to planning permission 2018/1274 dated 11/06/2018 for erection of a two storey roof extension and associated external alterations to facilitate the creation of two self-contained residential dwellings (2 x 2 bedroom) and erection of a lift within existing lightwell. Effect of variation would be to replace a window with a smoke vent louvre panel and amend the design of the windows at fifth floor level. (Danny Huber 020 8356 1453)

No objection

2019/3676 142-146 Hoxton Street N1 6SH Erection of single storey rear extension at second floor level to create 1 x 2 bedroom self contained flat including alteration to layout of existing units. (Alix Hauser 020 8356 6377)

No objection

2019/3920 152-154 Hoxton Street N1 6SH Change of use from A1 retail to Sui Generis (Tattoo Parlour) at basement and ground floor levels (Danny Huber 020 8356 1453)

No objection

2019/3691 St Marks House 1 C Shepherdess Walk N1 7BQ Removal of louvres and installation of windows at the lower ground floor retail unit (Yvette Ralston 020 8356 1208)

No objection

2019/3962 The Factory Flat 28 1 Nile Street N1 7LX Installation of 1 AC unit and acoustic enclosure (Raymond Okot 020 8356 8080)

No objection

2019/3839 133 Shepherdess Walk N1 7QA Conversion of existing ground and first floor flats into a 5-bed maisonette including replacement single and 2-storey side and rear extensions (Listed Building Consent) (Alix Hauser 020 8356 6377)

No comment