EIA Scoping Opinion under regulation 15 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 for the: Demolition of the existing building and the construction of a ground plus 74 storey building for office use (Class E, up to approximately 109,980m²), retail, and food and beverage facilities (Use Class E, up to approximately 2,590m²) viewing gallery and education spaces (up to approximately 2,450m²). Plus, the provision of a new servicing access and public realm and highways alterations including the provision of raised publicly accessible podium at level 10. | 1 Undershaft London EC3A 8EE.

Horizontal extension at 8th and 9th floor level; extensions at upper levels to create four new storeys plus plant enclosure to create Class E floorspace; alterations and refurbishment to existing windows and facades; structural alterations and repositioning of cores; creation of new and refurbished entrances on Gresham Street and at the junction of Aldermanbury and Love Lane; creation of inset balconies and roof terraces at levels 8, 10 and 12; , removal and replacement of new plant and installation of PV; public realm improvements for new hard and soft landscaping and the provision of retail frontages and retail units to Aldermanbury; provision of cycle storage and other works incidental to the development. RECONSULTATION following new plans and documentation received on 12.05.2023 for the reduction in massing of the proposed scheme.

Details of alterations to existing windows, including addition of film, blinds, secondary glazing and/or blocking panels where noted/ external lighting/ proposed decorative schemes to galleries, including lighting/new entrance hall and shop, including internal finishes and details/fixed exhibition fit out to galleries pursuant to Condition 8 (parts c,d,g,j, & m of listed building consent dated 9th May 2019 (RN: 19/00457/LBC)

Horizontal extension at 8th and 9th floor level; extensions at upper levels to create four new storeys plus plant enclosure to create Class E floorspace; alterations and refurbishment to existing windows and facades; structural alterations and repositioning of cores; creation of new and refurbished entrances on Gresham Street and at the junction of Aldermanbury and Love Lane; creation of inset balconies and roof terraces at levels 8, 10 and 12; , removal and replacement of new plant and installation of PV; public realm improvements for new hard and soft landscaping and the provision of retail frontages and retail units to Aldermanbury; provision of cycle storage and other works incidental to the development.

Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition Condition 60 (Plans and particulars) of planning permission reference 18/00152/FULEIA and Conditions 62 (floor areas) and 63 (use restrictions) (of non-material amendment reference 22/00373/NMA) to enable minor material amendments to the approved scheme including: (i) alterations to structural, mechanical and ventilation systems; (ii) reconfigured ground floor to provide new access routes; (iii) increase in retail provision; (iv) new restaurant on upper levels and (v) associated alterations to facade and basement configuration.

Details drawings of alterations to existing windows, including addition of film, blinds, secondary glazing and/or blocking panels where noted, internal alterations to east wing, new entrance hall and shop, including internal finishes, details and new mechanical and electrical services pursuant to condition 8 (part c, j, f and l) of listed building consent dated 9th May 2019 (RN:19/00457).

Extensions, alterations and change of use including: (i) Change of use of part basement and part ground floor from sui generis (drinking establishment) to flexible Class E (retail/restaurant/office) and sui generis (drinking establishment) and extension at ground floor; (ii) single and double storey extensions at roof level to form new Class E(g) use (office); (iii) double height extension at ground floor to form enlarged office entrance at Basinghall Street; (iv) use of office fronting Coleman street for flexible Class E (retail/restaurant/office) and associated alterations to building entrances with open arcade and retail frontages; (v) creation of terraces to Basinghall Street, the south elevation, and at roof level and changes to existing terraces including installation of structures; (vi) hard and soft landscaping at Basinghall Street and Coleman Street; (vii) provision of ancillary external and internal cycle parking and facilities; (viii) installation of plant at roof level; and associated works.

Part demolition of the site for the refurbishment and extension to the existing facade facing onto Exchange square and upper levels; External alterations and improvements to facades facing onto Bishopsgate and at ground floor including new main entrance and new retail frontages; public realm improvements fronting Bishopsgate including new steps, seating and accessibility improvements; Increased height and widening of Exchange Arcade; creation of a new outdoor retail pavilion terrace for public use to level 1; creation of west extension terraces; creation of wing extension terraces; provision of external terraces for occupants at levels 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and roof terrace on level 13; provision of cycle storage and other works incidental to the development (9,920 sq.m).

Redevelopment of the site to provide an 18-storey building (including a mezzanine floor) plus basement and rooftop plant of a maximum height of 85.73m AOD providing 48,960sqm GEA office floorspace (Class E(g)(i)) and 8,777sqm GEA areas of floorspace for the following flexible uses; office/retail/services/food and drink/medical or health floorspace (Class E(g)(i), E(a), E(c), E(b) or E(e)), including ancillary cycle parking, accessible car parking, servicing, plant, roof terraces,landscaping, public realm improvements and other associated works incidental to the development (such as revising the layout of Deacon Street). The application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement submitted pursuant to the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017. AMENDMENTS with supporting documents, further Environmental Statement information and an ES statement of conformity. Changes include a revised façade design for the northern and western elevations (incorporating four terraces and 'creases' to step the facades), reduction of 628sqm GEA, landscaping alterations, further information on a health hub, sustainability matters and drainage strategy. Amended red line along the Castle Square boundary.

Demolition of the existing building at 55 Basinghall Street (known as City Place House) and the erection of a Class E building for commercial, business and service use with Class E retail use at ground floor level with works to include partial removal, re-alignment and reinstatement of the Bassishaw Highwalk*; partial demolition, reconfiguration and refurbishment of the basement, lower ground, ground and mezzanine floors of 40 Basinghall Street (known as City Tower) for Class E commercial, business and service and retail use works to include the provision of a new lift and staircase between street and Highwalk level and reconfiguration and re landscaping of the existing first floor terrace area; formation of a new pedestrian route between London Wall and Basinghall Street; hard and soft landscaping works including alterations to and within the public highway; other works incidental to the proposed development (49,119 sq.m). *This application involves the rescission and alteration of areas of City Walkway through City Place House and City Tower, and rescission and alterations of the city walkway and walkway bridge over Basinghall Street