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).

Application for a non-material amendment following a grant of Planning Permission ref : 17/04741/FUL (Redevelopment of the site involving demolition of existing bus station and erection of a 3 storey building at the northern end for bus-related operational use with part retail (Use Class A1) at ground floor level, and a single storey building at the southern end for bus-related operational use. Installation of main bus station canopy; new and replacement bus shelters; alterations to existing vent shaft and lift shaft; installation of pissoir, temporary kiosk and associated works) granted 09/02/2018. Amendment sought: Phase the development into Phase 1 and Phase 2 works Amend wording to Conditions 18 (NRMM), 19 (Construction Management Plan), 20 (Temporary Bus stops) and 28 (Tree Protection) to allow for Phase 1 works to commence prior to their discharge