Variation of conditions 2 and 3 (approved drawings), 5 (long stay cycle parking), and 7 (Electric vehicle charging points) of planning permission reference 2019/2773/P granted 26/11/2019 for the erection of extensions to tower and Kingsway blocks, new glazing to the existing enclosure of the southern external stair on Kingsway; enclosure of the redundant petrol filling station area; façade cleaning; new landscaping and public realm works and internal alterations to both buildings in connection with their refurbishment and change of use from Class B1 offices to Class A1/A3 and flexible Class B1 / events space (sui generis) (summary). Amendments include: external and internal design changes to the approved scheme including installation of green roof to Kingsway roof; changes to the BMU equipment and AOVs; changes to windows; revisions to basement layouts; alterations to approved car parking, cycle parking and landscaping; correction of red line boundary; changes to proposed floor areas.
Space House 1 Kemble Street and 43-59 Kingsway London WC2B 6TE
Final DecisionReference: 2021/1058/PLondon Borough of Camden
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Variation of conditions 2 and 3 (approved drawings), 5 (long stay cycle parking), and 7 (Electric vehicle charging points) of planning permission reference 2019/2773/P granted 26/11/2019 for the erection of extensions to tower and Kingsway blocks, new glazing to the existing enclosure of the southern external stair on Kingsway; enclosure of the redundant petrol filling station area; façade cleaning; new landscaping and public realm works and internal alterations to both buildings in connection with their refurbishment and change of use from Class B1 offices to Class A1/A3 and flexible Class B1 / events space (sui generis) (summary). Amendments include: external and internal design changes to the approved scheme including installation of green roof to Kingsway roof; changes to the BMU equipment and AOVs; changes to windows; revisions to basement layouts; alterations to approved car parking, cycle parking and landscaping; correction of red line boundary; changes to proposed floor areas.
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Reference
2021/1058/P
Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden (Pre May 2022)
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