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21 UPPER BERKELEY STREET PT/09/018479/FULL/TP/23513/PP-00676534 Internal alterations at ground and basement level by reinstatement of staircase and layout alterations. Formation of new window at basement level in rear lightwell.
No Objection CT: 7 April 2009
109 HARLEY STREET PT/09/01570/LBC/TP/14461 Subdivision of rear ground floor room to provide 3 rooms and lobby. Associated works to mechanical and electrical services.
No Objection: We would have nothing to add over and above the comments made by the Case Officer in relation to the subdivision of this room in a listed property. CT: 7 April 2009
44 HALLAM STREET PT/09/01183/FULL/TP//14243 Installation of a kitchen extract duct on rear wall at roof level.
Objection: We are concerned by the negative visual impact of the proposed installation. CT: 7 April 2009
AMBIKA HOUSE 9A PORTLAND PLACE PT/09/01797/FULL/TP/1417/PP-00675989 Infill and extend balcony to form sunroom at rear third floor level (to Flats 3 and 4).
Objection: An infill to a single level on this building would seem to destroy the integrity of the whole CT: 7 April 2009
156-162 EDGWARE ROAD PT/09/01127/FULL/TP//1397 Use of front of ground floor shop units between 156-162 Edgware Road as an ‘Adult Gaming Centre'/ amusement arcade (Class D2) (09.00 - 22.00 Mon to Sun), and the use of rear of the same shop units as additional floorspace in connection with existing first floor Grosvenor Victoria Casino (Class D2).
No Objection CT: 7 April 2009
15-17 BLANDFORD STREET PT/09/02084/FULL/TP/8796 Installation of a new shopfront pavement light and two a/c units at rear first floor and roof level.
No Objection. CT: 7 April 2009
1-2 WELBECK STREET PT/09/01510/FULL/TP/2679 Retention of existing façade in part (listed stair). Demolition and redevelopment of rest of site to provide a new building including basement (plant and storage), ground and nine upper floors for use as either retail and/or office and/or restaurant (Class A1/B1/A3) at ground floor level, office (Class B1) at first to sixth floors, and four residential flats at seventh and eighth floor level, plant room, brown roof, solar hot heating panels and photovoltaics at ninth floor level.
No Objection CT: 7 April 2009
22 BULSTRODE PLACE PT/09/00828/LBC/TP/9735 Display of flagpole and flat at first floor level.
No Objection SQ: 6 March 2009
1 GARBUTT PLACE PT/09/01919/tFULL/TP/21165 Demolition of existing rear wall and roof, erection of rear extension at ground, first, second and third floor. Erection of single storey roof extension. Erection of lift at basement to third floor on rear elevation. Creation of a roof terrace at fourth floor level in connection with the existing offices (Class B1).
No Objection CT: 7 April 2009
SITE AT 114 TO 118 HARLEY STREET AND 5-6 DEVONSHIRE MEWS NORTH PT/09/02043/FULL/TP/7510/3260 Installation of roof top plant at first floor level and enclosure at rear of 114-118 Harley Street..
Objection/Insufficient Information: There may have been sufficient information submitted with the original application to assess the impact of the roof top plant on its immediate neighbours but this does not appear to be the case with this new application. Information required in order that we can see the proposal in the street scape. CT: 7 April 2009
15 GREAT CUMBERLAND PLACE PT/09/01693/FULL/TP/5183 Continued use of ground floor as a mixed retail/café/patisserie (sui generis).
No Objection CT: 7 April 2009
114 BAKER STREET PT/09/00446/TCH/TP/4315 Use of the public highway for the placing of 2 banner barriers, 3 tables and 10 chairs in an area measuring 3.6m x 2.28m in connection with the unit at 114 Baker Street.
No Objection CT: 7 April 2009
49 CRAWFORD STREET PT/09/01823/FULL/TP/7712 Use of building for residential purposes (Class C3) comprising 4 x 1 bedroom flats and 2 x studio flats. Alterations to ground floor elevation and creation of front area lightwell with staircase.
Objection: A conversion to residential at ground floor level would seem to be inappropriate in the Street context. CT: 7 April 2009
400 OXFORD STREET PT/09/02051/FULL/TP/3803 Replacement of four cooling towers on roof of Edward Mews building..
No Objection CT: 7 April 2009
ROSSETTI HOUSE 106-110 HALLAM STREET PT/09/01609/FULL/TP/1487 Installation of vertical quench pipe on the rear elevation of Portland hospital to service the installed MRI scanner within the basement area.
No Objection CT: 7 April 2009
118 BAKER STREET PT/09/01571/FULL/TP/6239 Installation of 6 condenser units at roof level..
Objection: We have found it difficult to assess the impact of the units on neighbouring properties as the contextual information in the submission is rather limited. CT: 7 April 2009
16 WIMPOLE STREET PT/08/10646/FULL/TP/9849 Use of the building to provide a single family dwelling house (C3). External alterations comprise of mansard roof extension, new lift shaft to rear of building from basement to second floor level, part demolition of existing basement and ground floor rear extension and erection of new rear extension at basement and ground floor levels. (Part of land use swap with 68-74 Wigmore Street and 15,17 and 19 Marylebone Lane.)
Objection/Insufficient Information: We would require further contextual information, particularly for immediately adjacent properties to assess the impact of the mansard in the Street scape and on neighbours at No 16. CT: 7 April 2009
ORCHARD COURT PORTMAN SQUARE PT/09/01785/FULL/TP/1678 Installation of 18 air conditioning units at roof level.
No Objection CT: 7 April 2009
33 NEW CAVENDISH STREET PT/09/00550/FULL/TP/12400/17531 Alterations to rear elevation including replacement of windows and removal of small rear extension in connection with creation of three self-contained flats at second, third and fourth floors. Installation of kitchen extract equipment in connection with relocation of kitchen of public house at Nos 33 and 35. (Site includes 33 and 35 New Cavendish Street; part of land use swap with 3 Wimpole Street)..
No Objection CT: 7 April 2009
1 MARYLEBONE MEWS PT/09/01675/FULL/TP5276/PP-00421750 Erection of a mansard roof extension to provide additional office accommodation and terrace and balustrade at rear second floor level.
Objection: Massing appears to have a detrimental effect on neighbouring properties. CT: 7 April 2009
8 HARLEY STREET PT/09/01781/FULL/TP/1674 Change of use from business (Class B1) to dual/alternative use as business and medical (Class B1/D1).
No Objection CT: 7 April 2009
1 AND 26 MANCHESTER SQUARE PT/09/01464/FULL/TP/15106/16773/9281 Installation of seven air conditioning units at second floor level on existing flat roof, paving of second floor flat roof, installation of one air conditioning unit at roof level and replacement of two windows in flank elevation at first floor level.
No Objection: Subject to acoustic report being satisfactory to the Council and the English Heritage team. NW: 14 April 2009
FLAT 6, 19 MOLYNEUX STREET PT/09/01620/FULL/TP/2311 Infill of front area at basement level including installation of glazed sliding roof.
Objection: The building is listed Grade II (since August 1982) and proposed alteration is detrimental to character. No infill should be permitted, infill to adjacent property provides no precedent as not consented. NW: 14 April 2009
39 WIMPOLE STREET PT/09/00317/FULL/TP/4034/PP-00635501 Creation of additional front dormer, conversion of rear window into French doors at fourth floor level, installation of roof lights on the pitch of the roof and replacement of existing flat rooflights.
No Objection: Subject to rear French doors open inwards - please confirm balustrade on outside line to prevent bay roof being used as a balcony. NW: 14 April 2009
118 SEYMOUR PLACE PT/09/001275/FULL/TP/4527 Installation of two air conditioning chiller units within acoustic enclosure at second floor level on existing balcony.
Objection/Insufficient Information:
- DTA Statement refers to 116 Seymour Place! Twice!
- Location plan at incorrect scale
- Photomontage of existing and proposed is essential
- Structure seems overly large and ugly.
NW: 14 April 2009
FLAT 1 14 MONTAGU SQUARE PT/09/01616/FULL/TP/22730 Internal alterations to vaults at basement level, insertion of window in basement lightwell and relocation of door.
No Objection: Subject to:
- Vault 2 stated to be used for storage/untility - why does this need a WC/Shower room?
- Vault 2 should not be used as a bedroom - not least due to presence of boiler. It is not appropriate for that use - head height of 2.2m is excessive for storage!
No objection in principle of alterations to listed building. NW: 14 April 2009
46-48 JAMES STREET PT/09/01538/TCH/TP/4467 Use of public highway for the placing of 10 tables and 20 chairs in an area measuring 7.75m x 1.5m in connection with the existing restaurant.
No Objection: Subject to:
- Definition of how long the temporary permission is required.
- Previous conditions from 08/01610/TCH to be reapplied - assuming these cover amenity issues/ the length etc.
NW: 14 April 2009
107-108 MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET PT/09/01610/FULL/TP/14337 Alterations to shopfront.
No Objection NW: 14 April 2009
11 GLOUCESTER PLACE MEWS PT/09/01647/FULL/TP/5242 Internal alterations including demolition and rebuilding of wall at lower ground floor level. Replacement of three windows and alterations to one window opening.
No Objection NW: 14 April 2009
168 EDGWARE ROAD PT/09/00549/FULL/TP/14722 Retrospective application for the installation of roller shutter over main entrance door.
Objection: External shutter is unsatisfactory and ugly - can an internal solution be found? This has been achieved at adjacent entrance/east point. NW: 14 April 2009
29A WIMPOLE STREET PT/09/01687/FULL/TP/15557 Use of basement and ground floors from offices (Class B1) to medical (Class D1). External alterations to rear elevation including installation of window at basement and ground floor level, two sets of double doors at basement level and replacement of pavement lights to New Cavendish Street elevation..
Insufficient Information: Information not complete and difficult to read.
- No sectional elevation to New Cavendish Street supplied (new glazed curtain wall - is it internal?)
- No concern over change of use.
- Proposed alterations to listed building are unsympathetic. Windows proposed to rear courtyard seem over large and dramatic.
- No before and after photomontage supplied - to be requested.
NW: 14 April 2009
