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Demolition of the existing building and the erection of a part-63 storey (284.68 AOD) and part-22 storey (112.30 AOD) building plus basement, including office use (Class E); a publicly accessible multi-purpose space at ground floor level, part Level 02 and part Level 03 for a flexible use including: retail, food and beverage, drinking establishment, learning, community use, exhibition and/or performance space (Sui Generis); a public viewing gallery (Sui Generis), public realm improvements, cycle parking, servicing, vehicle lifts, refuse facilities and other works associated with the development including access and highways works. (RECONSULTATION DUE TO DESIGN AMENDMENTS AND SUBMISSION OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION) (The proposal would provide 126,854sq.m GEA of Class E offices, lobby, plant, BMU and ancillary space; and 4,702sq.m GEA of sui generis publicly accessible space including a public viewing gallery, level 02, level 03 and LG including viewing gallery lobby; total floorspace 131,556sq.m GEA; overall height 284.68 AOD.)

55 Bishopsgate London EC2N 3AS

Final DecisionReference: 2023/2491/PLondon Borough of Camden

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Application summary

Status
Final Decision
Application type
Request for Observations to Adjoining Borough
Received
25 Jul 2023
Validated
15 Jun 2023
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
London Borough of Camden

Application overview

Demolition of the existing building and the erection of a part-63 storey (284.68 AOD) and part-22 storey (112.30 AOD) building plus basement, including office use (Class E); a publicly accessible multi-purpose space at ground floor level, part Level 02 and part Level 03 for a flexible use including: retail, food and beverage, drinking establishment, learning, community use, exhibition and/or performance space (Sui Generis); a public viewing gallery (Sui Generis), public realm improvements, cycle parking, servicing, vehicle lifts, refuse facilities and other works associated with the development including access and highways works. (RECONSULTATION DUE TO DESIGN AMENDMENTS AND SUBMISSION OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION) (The proposal would provide 126,854sq.m GEA of Class E offices, lobby, plant, BMU and ancillary space; and 4,702sq.m GEA of sui generis publicly accessible space including a public viewing gallery, level 02, level 03 and LG including viewing gallery lobby; total floorspace 131,556sq.m GEA; overall height 284.68 AOD.)

Proposal details

Reference
2023/2491/P

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55 Bishopsgate London EC2N 3AS

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