Shoreditch CAAC September 2020

Planning Applications for Shoreditch CAAC meeting for 1 September 2020

2020/2186 Ace Hotel 100 Shoreditch High Street E1 6JQ Re-configuration of the existing roof plant and erection of a plant enclosure screen and increase in height of screening and access core; changes to the existing roof terrace, including enclosure. (Gerard Livett 020 8356 8398)

No objection

2020/2270 20 Long Street E2 8HQ Shopfront alterations and upgrades. (Gerard Livett 020 8356 8398)

No objection

2020/2150 Magistrates Court 335 - 337 Old Street EC1V 9LL Adapting the southern part of the roof of the new rear block into a fully accessible and serviced roof terrce with increased height of lift overrun; hard and soft landscaping and converting the remaining area into an intensive green roof with minimum 80mm substrate. [Note for Consultation: Listed Building Consent application 2020/2151 also received] (Gerard Livett 020 8356 8398)

Objection based on confusing and incomplete documentation. Failure to provide views from West or North makes it impossible to judge the impact on Drysdale or Hoxton Streets. As the application fails to demonstrate the impact of the proposal on the conservation area, we formally request that the SCAAC be re-consulted in the event that further information is submitted to the Council prior to a decision being taken

2020/2151 Magistrates Court 335 - 337 Old Street EC1V 9LL Adapting the southern part of the roof of the new rear block into a fully accessible and serviced roof terrce with increased height of lift overrun; hard and soft landscaping and converting the remaining area into an intensive green roof with minimum 80mm substrate. [Note for Consultation: Planning application 2020/2150 also received] (Gerard Livett 020 8356 8398)

Objection based on confusing and incomplete documentation. Failure to provide views from West or North makes it impossible to judge the impact on Drysdale or Hoxton Streets. As the application fails to demonstrate the impact of the proposal on the conservation area, we formally request that the SCAAC be re-consulted in the event that further information is submitted to the Council prior to a decision being taken

2020/2292 118 Curtain Road EC2A 3PJ Change of use from storage and distribution (Use Class B8) to offices (Use Class B1). (Barry Coughlan 020 8356 7939)

No objection

2020/2276 Imperial House 22-26 Paul Street EC2A 4QE Replacement of plant equipment at roof level; replacement of ground floor windows; installation of door to replace window on the splay of the front facade at ground floor level. (Alix Hauser 020 8356 6377)

No objection

2020/2441 54 Ivy Street N1 5JE Non-material amendment to planning permission 2019/0071 dated 15/04/2019. Effect of variation would be to amend fenestration in first and third floor south elevation. (Gerard Livett 020 8356 8398)

No objection

2020/2009 204 Hoxton Street N1 5LH Refurbishment, repairs and insertion of new entrance door to listed facade. (Alix Hauser 020 8356 6377)

No objection. Further, the SCAAC commends the scheme as an improvement on the original.

2020/2008 204 Hoxton Street N1 5LH Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning perrmission 2019/1628 dated 28/08/2019 for the 'replacement of façade of north west part of building, including remodelling at corner of Hoxton Street and Nuttall Street; elevational alterations to include replacement fenestration on southern and eastern elevations; new entrance door to listed facade; and erection of a roof extension to create an additional 3 bedroom dwelling (Use Class C3) The effect of the variation would amend the roof form of the extension, retain the existing bay feature on the front elevation (west) and make alterations to windows and elevation detailing. (Alix Hauser 020 8356 6377)

No objection. Further, the SCAAC commends the scheme as an improvement on the original.

2020/0765 Thoresby House 1 Thoresby Street N1 7TQ Demolition of existing building and erection of a new 12 storey building for use as student housing (sui generis) including cycle parking, refuse storage and landscaping (Yvette Ralston 020 8356 1208)

The SCAAC strongly objects to the demolition of this heritage building, a rare survival in the area, the loss of which would cause irreparable harm. Further, the proposed building is completely generic, lacks any architectural merit and its disproportionate massing overpowers the streetscape.