Planning applications in WC2A

Replacement of the existing shopfronts on front and side elevations, replacement of all existing windows, installation of air condenser units within rooftop plant enclosure and associated installation of louvres, plus removal of the chimney stack.

Increase in height of the roof-top enclosure and retention of the louvres within the existing shopfront as an amendment to condition 3 of planning permission ref. 2021/2331/P dated 22/06/2021 for replacement of the existing shopfronts on front and side elevations, replacement of all existing windows, installation of air condenser units within rooftop plant enclosure and associated installation of louvres, plus removal of the chimney stack.

Installation of a new window opening in the west elevation at first floor level.

Display of x1 internally illuminated projecting sign.

Display of x2 fascia and x2 projecting internally illuminated signs to Chancery Lane and High Holborn ground floor elevations.

Display of an externally illuminated projecting sign

Replace window panel with louvres above door on Chancery Lane elevation (Retrospective)

Display of non-illuminated fascia and projecting signs.

Alterations to shopfront and associated planters to Chancery Lane and High Holborn elevations.

Alterations to residential entrance to southern side of staircase and relocation of bin and bike storage as non-material amendments to planning permission 2017/4062/P dated 19/07/2018 (Erection of a seven storey rear extension on Little Turnstile and mansard roof extension in association with change of use of office (B1a) at second to fifth floor levels and restaurant (A3) at basement, ground and first floor levels to residential 2 x 1 bedroom unit and 2x2 bedroom unit (C3) and flexible A1/A3 use at lower ground and ground floor level).

Details of all new facing materials and detailed drawings required by condition 3 of permission 2017/4062/P dated 19/07/2018 (Erection of a seven storey rear extension on Little Turnstile and mansard roof extension in association with change of use of office (B1a) at second to fifth floor levels and restaurant (A3) at basement, ground and first floor levels to residential 2 x 1 bedroom unit and 2x2 bedroom unit (C3) and flexible A1/A3 use at lower ground and ground floor level).

Details of sound insulation required by condition 7 of permission 2017/4062/P dated 18/02/2018 (Erection of seven storey rear extension on Little Turnstile and mansard roof extension in association with change of use of office (B1a) at second to fifth floor levels and restaurant (A3) at basement, ground and first floor levels to residential 2 x 1 bedroom unit and 2 x 2 bedroom unit (C3) and flexible A1/A3 use at lower ground and ground floor level).

Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) and removal of condition 6 (cycle parking) of planning permission 2017/4062/P dated 19/07/2018 (Erection of a seven storey rear extension on Little Turnstile and mansard roof extension in association with change of use of office (B1a) at second to fifth floor levels and restaurant (A3) at basement, ground and first floor levels to residential 2 x 1 bedroom unit and 2x2 bedroom unit (C3) and flexible A1/A3 use at lower ground and ground floor level) namely, alterations to residential entrance to southern side of staircase and relocation of bin storage area.

Change of use from warehouse (Class B8) to single dwellinghouse (Class C3) including external alterations and extensions at roof level.

Reconfiguration of internal layout to enlarge living room and bathroom

Change of use from offices (Class B1) to a single family dwelling house (Class C3). Erection of 4 storey lift shaft and rear roof extension with new terrace at 3rd floor level.

Installation of one telecommunications cabinet within the lightwell at lower ground level.

Installation of one telecommunications cabinet within the lightwell at lower ground level.

Change of use from offices (Class B1) to a single family dwelling house (Class C3). Erection of 4 storey lift shaft and roof extension at rear with new terrace at 3rd floor level, and associated internal alterations to grade II listed building.

Internal works to Grade 2 listed building include: Full restoration of all historic rooms on ground, first and second floors with minor interventions and alterations to integrate modern services, removal of existing 1960s lift shaft and lightwell to enable reconfiguration of main stair, introduction of new lift and lobby space in existing north east lightwell, new gym/spa in basement, catering kitchen and staff accommodation, unified ceiling height & new glass lantern over the stairs on 3rd floor.

Change of use from B1 office to C3 single dwellinghouse. External works include: Erection of new lift shaft to rear and rear extension at 4th floor level. Minor alterations to south & west elevations. Replacement of windows to south elevation and creation of new external roof garden space. Installation of air handling unit and heat supply in front basement vaults.

Change of use and conversion of 1st - 4th floors from office (Class B1) to 9 residential units (Class C3).

Conversion of 1st - 4th floors from office (Class B1) to 9 live / work units [comprising 8 x 2 bedroom flats and 1 x 4 bedroom flat] (Sui Generis). Part-removal of rear roof to create roof terrace/ garden.

Change of use from 4 x 1-bed residential units (Class C3) to 4 x hotel rooms (Class C1) at first and second floor levels (retrospective application).

Change of use from legal chambers (Class B1a) to residential use (Class C3) to create 2 x one bedroom units at first and second floor levels and installation of a new entrance door at ground floor level.

Installation of 2 bellbox antennas to Chancery Lane elevation.

Installation of 2 bellbox antennas to Chancery Lane elevation.

Request for observations from the City of Westminster for partial demolition, refurbishment and redevelopment of the Royal College of Surgeons (Barry Building: 39-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields) to provide new accommodation for the College (Class D1); including alterations at roof level and a new building comprising 2 levels of basement, ground and six upper floors, set behind the retained front range of the Barry Building. Installation of associated plant and equipment; alterations to the front forecourt of the building to provide level access and cycle parking; and associated works.

Change of use of part of the lower ground and part of the ground floors from Class A1 (Retail) to Class D2 (Assembly and Leisure) .

Request for observations for the installation of telecommunications equipment at roof level comprising nine antennae, one transmission dish, three cabinets, and associated ancillary development.

Observations to City of Westminster for variation of condition 1 and removal of conditions 3 and 10 of planning permission dated 27 October 2011 (RN: 11/05848) for streetscape alterations to the Strand, Bell Yard and Carey Street, including new paving, realignment of the highway in the Strand, bollards, benches and associated works including installation of reinforced wall behind arcade screen to the Strand elevation; namely to rearrange the bench and bollard layout, install new planters and omit the reinforced wall.

Observations to the adjoining City of Westminster for continued temporary use of part ground and first, fourth and fifth floors until 29 September 2014 for dual/alternative use as office use (Class B1) and/or education use (Class D1) and temporary use of remainder of ground floor and second, third and sixth floors from office use (Class B1) to dual/alternative use as office (Class B1) and/or education use (Class D1) until 29 September 2014.

Opening up of front lightwell at the lower ground floor with associated forecourt works, and alterations to fenestration.

Erection of two dormers to gateway roof, replacement of external stair, replacement of existing plant and installation of new plant within the gateway roof void, and associated internal alterations including refurbishment of kitchens, repairs to Old Hall flooring, installation of new lift, and accessible WC in basement.

Installation of rooflight and minor works to roof, relocation of stair and other internal alterations in association with change of use of first and second floors from office (Class B1) to 2-bedroom flat (Class C3). (Application 5).

Change of use of ground and basement floors from retail (Class A1) to gym (Class D2) at basement level and mixed A1/D2 on ground floor

Change of use of first and second floors from office (Class B1) to 2-bedroom flat (Class C3) and installation of rooflight. (Application 5).

Excavation to create two storey basement development to provide education and training floorspace underneath East Terrace, replacement lighting in lightwells and installation of roof lights, installation of new southern entrance door, removal of external northern stairs to create fire escape, provision of 10x cycle parking spaces and 2 disabled car parking spaces, and associated landscaping. (Application 3)

External alterations including excavation to create two storey subterranean development to provide education and training floorspace underneath East Terrace; installation of replacement lighting in lightwells along the East Terrace, roof lights over existing East Terrace lightwells, installation of East Terrace roof light within stone upstand, installation of roof light within Benchers' Border, installation of new southern entrance door, removal of external northern stairs to create fire escape, creation of attenuation soakaway, and associated landscaping. Internal alterations include formation of connections for access to the Great Hall and library buildings, installation of lift serving Great Hall south vestibule, and other internal alterations at basement level.

Details of archaeological investigation as required by condition 12A of planning permission dated 01/06/2016 (ref. 2015/4408/P) for erection of three storey plus basement library and administration building following demolition of Under Treasurer's House

Erection of three storey plus basement library and administration building following demolition of Under Treasurer's House, with two storey glazed link to existing library, installation of rooflights over existing lightwells, provision of 6 cycle spaces, provision of attenuation soakaway, and associated landscaping. (Application 4)

Renewal of planning permission granted on 27th August 2008 (ref: 2008/1926/P) for the erection of a mansard extension at roof level to enlarge existing self-contained flat at third floor level.

Erection of two dormers to gateway roof, replacement of external stair, replacement of existing plant and installation of new plant within the gateway roof void.

Erection of temporary kitchen buildings to the east of the Old Hall with reinstatement works, removal of lime tree to reinstate original entrance to the Great Hall, replacement plant and new substation to western service yard, and associated internal alterations to Great Hall and associated landscaping. (Application 2)

Erection of three storey plus basement library and administration building following demolition of Under Treasurer's House, with two storey glazed link to existing library, installation of rooflights over existing lightwells, provision of 6 cycle spaces, provision of attenuation soakaway, and associated landscaping, alterations to northwest turret staircase, upgrades to internal and external lighting, and basement damp proofing works. (Application 4)

Details of archaeological investigation as required by condition 12A of planning permission dated 01/06/2016 (ref. 2015/4404/P) for excavation to create a two storey basement to provide education and training floorspace underneath the East Terrace.

Alterations to the Great Hall at lower ground, ground and 1st floor levels, including replacement stairs, servery, lift, partitions and WC facilities in southern vestibule, removal of automatic door in Bishop's Screen and reinstatement of original fabric, replacement of floor covering to Great Hall, and reinstatement of original entrance to the Great Hall, replacement plant and new substation to western service yard, plus associated alterations and refurbishment.

The proposal is for 3no. internal alterations to existing cupboards and joinery.

Removal of polycarbonate sheeting in front of two chapel windows on the south elevation and replacement with external protective glazing.

Removal of polycarbonate sheeting in front of two chapel windows on the south elevation and replacement with external protective glazing.