Observations on a proposed development within the adjoining Borough of The City of London Corporation with respect to a request for an EIA Scoping Opinion under regulation 15 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 for the redevelopment of a site including 1 Undershaft. The proposals involve 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. (Application reference 23/00870/SCOP).

Approval of details pursuant to condition 13 (Method of Construction Statement) of planning permission 21/02459/FUL (Retention of E(a) retail use on part of the ground floor and refurbishment and conversion of the property to provide 3 self-contained maisonette flats involving the erection of a side extension at second-floor level with a paved roof terrace, replacement of all windows and doors and roof covering with installation of rooflights, front and rear dormer windows and one front/one rear window at third-floor level, the formation of lightwells and courtyard amenity space at ground floor level, the provision of a landscaped communal amenity space at upper ground floor level together with the provision of a cycle store, refuse/ recycle storage and other associated alterations) granted on 21.09.2021.

Approval of details pursuant to condition 7 (external construction detailing) of planning permission 21/03956/FUL (Erection of a first floor rear infill extension, a second floor addition plus a mansard roof extension to provide three additional residential units (Use Class C3), and alterations to existing two flats and retail unit (Use Class E), together with provision of new residential amenity space with balustrade, refuse/bicycle storage and ancillary storage for the existing retail unit, including alterations to fenestration) granted on 18.01.2023.

Approval of details to part discharge condition 4 (a, c, e, g & h - Details of construction drawing) of planning permission ref : 22/00119/VOC (Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 19/04679/FUL (Change of use and refurbishment of the vacant first /second floors shop (Use Class A1) to provide 9 residential units (Use Class C3), including a roof top extension, alterations to the fenestration, a communal area at second floor level and provision of refuse and cycle stores) granted 19.03.2021) granted on 23.09.2022.

Approval of details pursuant to conditions 3 (construction method) and 4 (fire statement) of Planning permission reference 21/03956/FUL (Erection of a first floor rear infill extension, a second floor addition plus a mansard roof extension to provide three additional residential units (Use Class C3), and alterations to existing two flats and retail unit (Use Class E), together with provision of new residential amenity space with balustrade, refuse/bicycle storage and ancillary storage for the existing retail unit, including alterations to fenestration.) Granted on 24.01.2022

Partial approval of details pursuant to parts b and d of condition 4(Detailed Construction Drawings) of planning permission 22/00119/VOC (Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 19/04679/FUL (Change of use and refurbishment of the vacant first /second floors shop (Use Class A1) to provide 9 residential units (Use Class C3), including a roof top extension, alterations to the fenestration, a communal area at second floor level and provision of refuse and cycle stores) granted 19.03.2021) granted on 23.09.2022.

Application for a non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission ref: 15/00594/VOC (Variation of Condition 2 pursuant to planning permission Ref: 12/04161/FUL (Re-construction of the existing part single part three storey building to provide 8 residential units at first, second and third floor levels and two commercial units of retail/shops (Use Class A1) use at ground and basement levels involving part demolition of the existing building and reconstruction including the enlargement of the existing basement, the construction of a four storey extension to the side and three additional storeys above existing single storey on corner of Railton Road and Effra Parade incorporating a mansard roof together with alterations to windows and doors in the existing elevations and, the provision of cycle parking and refuse storage and as well as communal (garden) and private (balconies) amenity space.) Granted on 18.09.2013) granted on 14.09.2017. Amendment sought: Minor amendments to the approved scheme including the following: 1. Ensure that the consented floor plans and elevations are aligned. 2. Enhanced set back of the ground floor recessed glazing facades to facilitate the installation of floor level glazing, so that the lower ground floor can be naturally illuminated. 3. The installation of new glass balustrades to the perimeter openings, these to match those to the floors above, so that natural lighting to the lower floor is maximised, whilst a harmonious appearance for the building as a whole, together with perimeter security, is enhanced. 4. All other aspects of the facades and the look and feel of the main elevations are to be retained as built. 5. The use of the ground and lower ground floors will remain as currently approved.

Approval of details pursuant to conditions 6 (external materials) 7 (external construction) 13 (crime prevention strategy) 18 (Construction and Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)) and 21 A (i) (Contamination Mitigation Report) of Planning Permission Ref: 20/01214/FUL (Change of use/refurbishment of the building from retail (Use Class A1) to 9 residential units (Use Class C3) to provide 8 x 2 beds and 1 x 3 bed, including basement excavation and erection of a mansard roof; plus the retention of part of the ground floor retail unit (Use Class A1), together with provision of cycle and refuse stores, amenity areas, landscaping and other associated alterations.) granted on 13.08.2021

Application for a non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission ref: 15/00594/VOC ( Variation of Condition 2 pursuant to planning permission Ref: 12/04161/FUL (Re-construction of the existing part single part three storey building to provide 8 residential units at first, second and third floor levels and two commercial units of retail/shops (Use Class A1) use at ground and basement levels involving part demolition of the existing building and reconstruction including the enlargement of the existing basement, the construction of a four storey extension to the side and three additional storeys above existing single storey on corner of Railton Road and Effra Parade incorporating a mansard roof together with alterations to windows and doors in the existing elevations and, the provision of cycle parking and refuse storage and as well as communal (garden) and private (balconies) amenity space.) Granted on 18.09.2013, granted on 11/09/2017) Amendment sought: Minor amendments to the approved ground floor elevations including: 1.Provide enhanced set-back depths around the ground floor openings to the main facades to provide inset terraces to the ground floor units, and to increase the pavement glazing at floor level to illuminate the lower ground floor better naturally. 2.Replacement of the consented perimeter planters within the ground floor openings with new glass balustrades to match those to the upper floors to better enhance the ground floor appearance and security. 3.All other aspects of the facades and the look and feel of the main elevations are to be retained as built.

Approval of details pursuant to conditions 4 (Privacy Screen Details) and 13 (Method of Construction Statement) of planning permission 21/02459/FUL (Retention of E(a) retail use on part of the ground floor and refurbishment and conversion of the property to provide 3 self-contained maisonette flats involving the erection of a side extension at second-floor level with a paved roof terrace, replacement of all windows and doors and roof covering with installation of rooflights, front and rear dormer windows and one front/one rear window at third-floor level, the formation of lightwells and courtyard amenity space at ground floor level, the provision of a landscaped communal amenity space at upper ground floor level together with the provision of a cycle store, refuse/ recycle storage and other associated alterations) granted on