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Observations to the adjoining City of London for alteration and extension, including: substantial demolition of the fifth floor and full demolition of the sixth floor; alterations to the facades at fourth floor level; erection of a new three storey roof extension at fifth to seventh floor levels for office use (Class B1), with a landscaped amenity terrace and plant room at eighth floor level; and other associated works.

5 Chancery Lane CITY OF LONDON London WC2A 1LG

Final DecisionReference: 2020/3824/PLondon Borough of Camden

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Application summary

Status
Final Decision
Application type
Request for Observations to Adjoining Borough
Received
7 Sept 2020
Validated
7 Sept 2020
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
London Borough of Camden

Application overview

Observations to the adjoining City of London for alteration and extension, including: substantial demolition of the fifth floor and full demolition of the sixth floor; alterations to the facades at fourth floor level; erection of a new three storey roof extension at fifth to seventh floor levels for office use (Class B1), with a landscaped amenity terrace and plant room at eighth floor level; and other associated works.

Proposal details

Reference
2020/3824/P
Ward
Adjoining Borough

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5 Chancery Lane CITY OF LONDON London WC2A 1LG

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