Shoreditch CAAC September 2022

Planning Applications for Shoreditch CAAC meeting for September 2022

2022/1997 Third Floor, The White Horse, 64 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6JJ Installation of Communication and Digital Hubs, with an integrated display for advertisements Full Planning Permission (Alishba Emanuel)

Strong OBJECTION due to visual clutter, light pollution and detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the CA. We also question the environmental appropriateness of having illuminated signage in terms of energy use and carbon emissions. The only reason that these pavement obstructions are being introduced is for advertising purposes, the other benefits are merely attempts to ameliorate the planning system. They are not genuine public benefits to outweigh the harm done to the streetscape and loss of amenity due to obstruction and visual clutter

2022/2024 United Carriage Co, 22 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6PG Change of use from use class E to hot food takeaway (sui generis) Full Planning Permission (James Clark)

No objection

2022/1983 Innovation Studios, 4 Long Street, E2 8HS Erection of a four storey building for use as a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) Full Planning Permission (Gerard Livett)

No objection

2022/1999 Shoreditch House, 239 Old Street, EC1V 9EY Installation of Communication and Digital Hubs, with an integrated display for advertisements Full Planning Permission (Alishba Emanuel)

Strong OBJECTION due to visual clutter, light pollution and detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the CA. We also question the environmental appropriateness of having illuminated signage in terms of energy use and carbon emissions. The only reason that these pavement obstructions are being introduced is for advertising purposes, the other benefits are merely attempts to ameliorate the planning system. They are not genuine public benefits to outweigh the harm done to the streetscape and loss of amenity due to obstruction and visual clutter

2022/2029 Artist Sandwiches & Salads, Basement And Ground Floor, 311 Old Street, EC1V 9LA Change of use from (E Use Class) to mixed use cafe and hot food takeaway (E Use Class and Sui Generis); shopfront alterations (retrospective application). Full Planning Permission (Danny Huber)

Whist this is a retrospective application we object to the colours, materials, signage and presentation used particularly the fake green grass which are against the shopfront guidelines published by the Council and are not in keeping with the character of the building and of the conservation area. The more sober expression as shown in photos of the pre-existing were more in keeping with the traditional shop fronts.

2022/1998 20a Shoreditch High Street, E1 6PG Installation of Communication and Digital Hubs, with an integrated display for advertisements Full Planning Permission (Alishba Emanuel)

Strong OBJECTION due to visual clutter, light pollution and detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the CA. We also question the environmental appropriateness of having illuminated signage in terms of energy use and carbon emissions. The only reason that these pavement obstructions are being introduced is for advertising purposes, the other benefits are merely attempts to ameliorate the planning system. They are not genuine public benefits to outweigh the harm done to the streetscape and loss of amenity due to obstruction and visual clutter

2022/1992 Basement, 134 - 146 Curtain Road, EC2A 3AR Refurbishment and alteration of the existing office building (Use Class E), comprising refurbishment of entrances facing Curtain Road and Rivington Place including installation of new glazing and doors; repair and part replacement of glazed windows, rooflights and doors across building; relocation of existing lightwell; relocation of fire escape staircase; erection of fire stair core overrun; repair of brickwork; installation of roof plant and PV array; new soft-landscaping and installation of x2 single storey glazed orangeries at roof level to extend existing terraces; and internal reconfiguration and alteration of the existing building including new cycle parking and internal sub-station and associated external louvres. [Note for consultation: Planning application 2022/1941 also received] Listed Building Consent (Gerard Livett)

Whilst the SCAAC do not object to the application and we do note that the architect has improved on earlier applications – we do feel that the reception arch use of materials and nearby brickwork can be improved by conditions imposed by the Council

2022/1312 L K Bennett Ltd, 82 Great Eastern Street, EC2A 3JF Installation of a projecting sign on the southern elevation. Advertisement Consent (Alix Hauser)

We Object because the projecting sign does is not following signage guidelines and is internally illuminated. It is detrimental to the heritage character of the building..

2022/2015 The Tramshed, 32 Rivington Street, EC2A 3LX External alterations to the building including the removal of redundant wires, alarm boxes and signage. The proposed installation of a suspended curtain rail in the former transformer hall of the substation Listed Building Consent (Catherine Nichol)

No objection

2022/2009 The Tramshed, 32 Rivington Street, EC2A 3LX Display of 2 No. internally illuminated (backlit) fascia signs Listed Building Consent (Catherine Nichol)

No objection

2022/2022 The Tramshed, 32 Rivington Street, EC2A 3LX Display of two internally illuminated (backlit) fascia signs Advertisement Consent (Catherine Nichol)

No objection

2022/2073 The Tramshed, 32 Rivington Street, EC2A 3LX Application for Listed Building Consent for the installation of three permanently fixed external flagpole mounts intended for flagpoles and display of three temporary flags during design festivals Listed Building Consent (Catherine Nichol)

No Objection if strict conditions defining the maximum number of days per year when the flags can be used are applied. The size of the flags would not be in keeping with the character of the building and would create additional visual clutter in the conservation area. Conditions need to ensure they will only be used on the prescribed dates. If the conditions are not adhered to

2022/2088 The Tramshed, 32 Rivington Street, EC2A 3LX The erection of three permanently fixed external flagpole mounts for three temporary flags and poles Advertisement Consent (Catherine Nichol)

No Objection if strict conditions defining the maximum number of days per year when the flags can be used are applied. The size of the flags would not be in keeping with the character of the building and would create additional visual clutter in the conservation area. Conditions need to ensure they will only be used on the prescribed dates. If the conditions are not adhered to

2022/0087 Quick House, 65 Clifton Street, EC2A 4JE Display of non-illuminated advertisements on construction hoarding Advertisement Consent (Louise Prew)

Strong Objection. This was reviewed in February and subsequently the documents have been switched. The luminescence of the structures is 35 time brighter that that allowable by statute. It must be noted that no advertisement is allowable on hoardings in a conservation area.

2022/2010 Streeters, 53 - 55 Scrutton Street, EC2A 4PJ Removal of 12 steel single glazed windows and 6 double timber glazed doors along the rear elevation of the property; Replacement with 12 double glazed steel windows and 6 double glazed timber glazed doors. Full Planning Permission (Thomas Russell)

No objection

2022/1941 Blues Kitchen Shoreditch, 134 - 146 Curtain Road, EC2A 3AR Refurbishment and alteration of the existing office building (Use Class E), comprising refurbishment of entrances facing Curtain Road and Rivington Place including installation of new glazing and doors; repair and part replacement of glazed windows, rooflights and doors across building; relocation of existing lightwell; relocation of fire escape staircase; erection of fire stair core overrun; repair of brickwork; installation of roof plant and PV array; new soft-landscaping and installation of x2 single storey glazed orangeries at roof level to extend existing terraces; and internal reconfiguration and alteration of the existing building including new cycle parking and internal sub-station and associated external louvres. [Note for consultation: Listed Building Consent application 2022/1992 also received] Full Planning Permission (Gerard Livett)

Whilst the SCAAC do not object to the application and we do note that the architect has improved on earlier applications – we do feel that the reception arch use of materials and nearby brickwork can be improved by conditions imposed by the Council.