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37 incidents were reported for September; one of which was reported on by a House Officer relating to the commercial offices at the base of Shakespeare Tower. One other incident was reported by a resident of Ben Jonson concerning attempted purse snatching on the periphery of the estate. However, this type of incident is regarded … Continued

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

Update on progress to date A meeting has been held recently with representatives from Keltbray, LendLease and Great Portland Estates. Key points from this meeting were:  –   Demolition of the site began on 22nd August 2022. Each floor is being taken out in turn and the scaffolding removed as each is removed – this takes … Continued

Re-consultation “due to revised design and landscaping proposals” The application to refurbish and extend 1 Golden Lane has gone to re-consultation “due to revised design and landscaping proposals” (application reference 22/00202/FULMAJ; 22/00203/LBC; planning website link here)  All those who objected to the original application will have received notice of this. It appears however that very … Continued

“Sensitive” refurbishment proposed As most residents are now probably aware, a proposed “sensitive refurbishment” is being planned for this building. The refurbishment is planned, in the developers’ own words, to “address the building’s shortcomings, namely the quality of public space at ground floor and podium levels along with the lack of amenity space for the … Continued