Consultation by the London Borough of Islington on the submission of planning application LBI ref. P2023/1606/FUL for the "Erection of a roof extension at fourth, fifth and sixth floors, rear extensions to floors one to six to accommodate additional office floorspace (Class E), provision of rear and rooftop terraced amenity spaces, alterations to the ground floor entrance, opening-up of the existing infilled basement space, recladding and remodelling of the Charterhouse Street facade, alterations at roof level including the provision of replacement plant and machinery, creation of a flexible Class E unit at ground floor level and other associated works."

Change of use of lower ground floor from part betting shop (Sui Generis) and part office (Use Class E) to retail and office (Use Class E), and change of use of part ground floor from retail to office use (Use Class Eg) and alteration and extension, including: (i) new and replacement windows to the facade at all levels; (ii) removal of existing rooftop plant enclosure and erection of one storey roof extension at seventh floor to provide office (Use Class E) with erection of plant room and fire escape above and creation of private terrace at roof level; (iii) new shopfronts and office entrance at ground floor level with reconfiguration of retail space; (iv) rear partial infill extension from first to sixth floors to provide office accommodation (Use Class E); and ancillary works.

Alterations and extension to existing Class E building, comprising part removal and replacement of existing 6th floor within the erection of 3 storey roof extension and roof top plant. Extension to ground floor within Leman Street and remodelling of office entrances. External alterations including replacement of existing glazing. Extensions and alterations to Prescot Street elevation. Extensions to rear aspect of building at ground to 8th floor. Replacement of external roof top terraces.

Demolition of the existing River Court building at 120 Fleet Street, including part demolition of the basement and the erection of a new building comprising two basement levels and ground floor plus 20 upper storeys (93.15m AOD) including retail, commercial, office and service use (Class E). Creation of new pedestrian routes. Change of use of Daily Express Building from office (Use Class E) to learning and non-residential institutions use (Class F1), retail, flexible learning and non-residential institutions and commercial use (Class E), Alterations to and refurbishment of the existing Grade II* listed Daily Express Building at 120 Fleet Street, including works to detach the building from the River Court with demolition of part of linking floorplate and structure from basement level 01 to level 06, demolition of roof and installation of new roof with associated roof garden, erection of new north facade, retention of south-east curved corner and part demolition of existing east facade from ground level to level 05, erection of new facade and shopfront and associated works.

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, with a landscaped amenity terrace and plant room at eighth floor level; and other associated works.

External alterations to the existing building (Class E), including the part demolition of the existing roof and rear facade, and erection of a new 2 storey roof extension and extensions to the rear at floors 1-7; creation of a new accessible roof terrace and a plant enclosure at roof level; refurbishment works to the front facade including stone repair, replacement tiling, and lowering of principal entrances and other associated works; works to the north facade including introduction of new door and window at ground floor level; flexible use of part ground and part lower ground floors for either Office (Class E) or Restaurant and Cafe (Class E)/ Drinking Establishment (Sui Generis); and other associated works.

Demolition of three existing buildings (with the exception of front facade of 63 Coleman Street) and erection of a new building on two levels below ground, ground and seven upper storeys and roof plant plus alterations to the retained facade for use as offices within Use Class B1 plus ancillary uses including office storage and plant areas; and two units at ground floor level for retail or restaurant/cafe use within Use Class A1 and/or A3.

Alteration and extension, including: (i) new and replacement windows to the east, south and west elevations at first to sixth floor levels; (ii) removal of existing rooftop plant enclosure and erection of a single storey roof extension at seventh floor level to provide office accommodation and plant room (Class B1) with private terraces at seventh floor and roof level; (iii) Installation of a green wall to the south elevation.

Alteration and extension to the existing building, including: (i) demolition of the existing mansard roof; (ii) erection of a replacement fourth floor and an additional two storey roof extension to provide additional office accommodation (Class B1) (net increase in floorspace: 273sq.m GIA); (iii) erection of a rooftop plant enclosure; (iv) associated works at ground floor level.

External alterations including (i) part demolition of the existing roof; (ii) erection of infill extensions and two storey roof extension to provide additional office (Class B1) floorspace; (iii) creation of terraces and plant enclosure at roof level; (iv) creation of new entrances; (v) alterations to the facade; (vi) reinstatement of bottle balustrade; (vii) reinstatement of turret on Finsbury Circus elevation; and (viii) associated works. Change of use from office (Class B1) to: (i) a flexible use of either retail (Class A1) or assembly and leisure (Class D2) at part lower ground and part ground floor level; (ii) a flexible use of either office (Class B1) or non-residential institutions (Class D1) or assembly and leisure (Class D2) at part lower ground and part ground floor level; (iii) a flexible use of either retail (Class A1) or financial and professional services (Class A2) or restaurants and cafes (Class A3) or non-residential institutions (Class D1) or office (Class B1) at part ground floor level; (iv) a flexible use of either retail (Class A1) or restaurants and cafes (Class A3) or drinking establishments (Class A4) or offices (Class B1) at part lower ground and part ground floor level; and (v) retail (Class A1) at part ground floor level. Change of use from Drinking Establishment (Class A4) to: (i) a plant room; and (ii) a flexible use of either retail (Class A1) or financial and professional services (Class A2) or restaurants and cafes (Class A3) or non-residential institutions (Class D1) or office (Class B1) at part lower ground floor level.