The planning applications for the Podium Phase 2 works have now been submitted. The relevant reference numbers are 22/01178/FULL and 22/01179/LBC (Listed Building Consent). As you will undoubtedly be aware, the works are “for the installation of new waterproofing & drainage infrastructure. Works comprise the removal of existing tiled hard surfaces, membranes and soft landscaping, … Continued
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Trial excavation holes on the Podium
Barbican Podium Phase 2 works The Barbican Estate has applied for permission for the “Excavation of 43 temporary 500mm x 500mm trial hole investigations across the Barbican Podium, land above Beech Street”. The application reference number is 22/00825/LBC and the full details can be accessed here. This is, clearly, all to do with the Barbican … Continued
Phase 2 Podium Waterproofing
This is a copy of my piece on the above in the last BA Newsletter. Phase 2 of the podium waterproofing is due to start Sept/October 2022 and last for approximately two years. The areas involved are Cromwell Highwalk, Breton Highwalk, Ben Jonson Place and the section of Beech Gardens not included in phase 1. These works are essential to stop water seeping into … Continued