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52 QUEEN ANNE STREET PT/08/10417/FULL/TP/5982 Internal alterations, external repair and redecoration, installation with 2 air conditioning units and associated acoustic enclosure on flat roof to the rear at first floor level and infilling of lightwell.
Objection: This application lacks photographic information to assess the proposals. Moreover, the acoustic enclosure appears incredibly crude and unwieldly. - SQ: 12 January 2009
20 BENTNICK STREET PT/08/10462/FULL/TP//8434 Change of use of 20 Bentinck Street from Hotel use (Class C1) to offices (Class B1) (part of use swap with 5 Bentinck Street)..
Objection: We are uncomfortable with the apart-hotel use as there is little distinction between this use and short-let flats which are unpopular in this area. - SQ: 12 January 2009
5 BENTNICK STREET PT/08/10464/FULL/TP/13278 Change of use of 5 Bentinck Street from offices (B1) and residential (Class C3) to apart hotel (Class C1) and 5 Bentinck Mews from offices (Class B1) to a single dwelling house (Class C3), with alterations to ground floor mews frontage (part of use swap with 20 Bentinck Street). Minor alterations to front elevation of mews building. (Site includes 5 Bentinck Mews).
Objection: We are uncomfortable with the apart-hotel use as there is little distinction between this use and short-let flats which are unpopular in this area. - SQ: 12 January 2009
AMBIKA HOUSE, 9-11 PORTLAND PLACE PT/08/10119/FULL/TP/1417 Retain use from offices (Class B1) to conference centre/meeting rooms/training rooms/office (Class D1) with ancillary dining and café facilities for use by conference delegates only for temporary period of 25 years.
No Objection: - SQ: 12 January 2009
SITE AT 12-24 GLOUCESTER PLACE, 13-16 PORTMAN CLOSE AND 71-89 GEORGE STREET PT/08/10269/FULL/TP/21361/14470 Temporary variation of Condition 16 of planning permission dated 14 September 2006 (RN 06/00121) for missed use development comprising retail (Class A1), professional and financial (Class A2), pubs and bars (Class A4) uses, office (Class B1), residential uses and excavation to provide four levels of basement parking; namely to allow the flats within the George Street properties to be occupied before the approved underground car park has been made ready for use (temporary variation until 30 April 2009)..
No Objection:- SQ: 12 January 2009
26 JAMES STREET PT/08/09803/TCH/TP/6070 Use of the public highway for the placing of 8 tables and 16 chairs in an area measuring 7.4m x 1.6m on James Street and 12 tables and 24 chairs in an area measuring 5.6m x 3m on Barratt Street in connection with existing café (Class A3).
No Objection: Subject to suitable management and licensing restrictions. - SQ: 12 January 2009
FIRST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR FLAT 2, 50 MONTAGU SQUARE T/08/06967/FULL/TP/24032 Installation of new at second floor level
Objection: We have no idea what is being proposed here. The typing error in the ‘proposal' line does not help either.- SQ: 12 January 2009
23 GEORGE STREET PT/08/10043/FULL/TP/13146 Use of ground floor dual alternative use for health and beauty therapy specializing in waxing with ancillary retail within use Class A1 or A1 (retail) or A2 (professional/financial services).
No Objection: - SQ: 12 January 2009
7 DUNSTABLE MEWS PT/08/09168/FULL/TP/8764/PP-0514068 Demolition of mews building behind retained front façade and part retained rear façade, alterations and extensions including raising roof height and single storey ear extension in connection with use of building as single family dwelling.
Objection: This is a poor application which gives scant detail. The idea of retaining the façade of this mediocre house is absurd. - SQ: 12 January 2009
23 GEORGE STREET PT/08/10043/FULL/TP/13146 Dual/alternative use of ground floor as a beauty salon (Class A2) or retail (Class A1) (amended description).
No Objection - SQ: 12 January 2009
PITCH 3005, PORTMAN STREET PT/08/10514/FULL/TP/22027 Retention of street trading kiosk for retail purposes.
No Objection - SQ: 12 January 2009
ST MARYS C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL, ENFORD STREET PT/08/10368/FULL/TP/5320 Erection of extension on north side of building to include lift for disabled people.
Objection: This is an extremely poor application. We cannot understand what is being proposed. - SQ: 12 January 2009
17-23 BENTINCK STREET PT/08/10431FULL/TP/12737/2230/8434/214/12146/24005 Conversion of 23 Bentinck Street and redevelopment behind retained façade of 18-22 Bentinck Street to provide new (Class B1) office accommodation and mechanical plant, with alterations to entrances, and conversion of 17 Bentinck Street to provide 2 x 1 bedroom and 1 x 4 bedroom residential apartments..
Objection: This is a very well presented and comprehensive planning application. However, we regret that it is fundamentally flawed. If it is important to retain the front elevations of these buildings, which it clearly is, then it is just as important to retain the character and the grain of the buildings behind the façade. The thought of open floors of office accommodation behind these retained facades is ludicrous. - SQ: 12 January 2009
113-115 HARLEY STREET PT/08/08407/LBC/TP/10876/PP-0059279 Internal alterations comprising removal of partitions, doors, suspended ceilings, services and light fittings, reinstatement/repair of partition, fireplace, doors, joinery, cornices and alterations to fireplaces and partitions.
No Objection: SQ: 28 January 2009
FLAT 20, COPPERFIELD HOUSE 52-54 MARYLEBONE HIGH STREETPT/08/09659/FULL/TP/3941 Installation of four air conditioning units on the flat roof.
Objection: These units need to be enclosed and integrated into the fabric of the building. - SQ: 28 January 2009
51 GREAT CUMBERLAND PLACE PT/08/10762/FULL/TP/10764 Installation of CCTV camera under projection balcony on front façade.
No Objection: - SQ: 28 January 2009
THE LANGHAM HILTON 1C PORTLAND PLACE PT/08/10776/LBC/TP/10535 Display of small non-illuminated signs at ground floor level..
No Objection: - SQ: 28 January 2009
122 BAKER STREET PT/08/08416/FULL/TP/6018/PP-00556617 New kitchen extract duct and installation of 3 air conditioning units to main roof of building. Alterations to roof decking.
Objection: This plant installation is a shambles and a disgrace! Plant of this nature needs to be designed with care and attention to the surrounding environment. - SQ: 28 January 2009
98 HARLEY STREET PT/08/09987/FULL/TP/15386/pp-00602570 Installation of one air handling unit and two air conditioning units on rear ground floor flat roof within existing plant enclosure and installation of two air conditioning units in store at front basement level. Use of part basement for medical purposes (Use Class D1) and associated internal alterations.
No Objection: - SQ: 28 January 2009
32 DEVONSHIRE STREET PT/08/10591/FULL/TP/4469/PP-00597610 Retention of a condenser unit within basement lightwell at rear.
Objection: We can't see why this plant is not concealed in an enclosure. - SQ: 28 January 2009
BROADCASTING HOUSE 2-22 PORTLAND PLACE PT/08/10730/LBC/TP/4997 Temporary removal of paneling to three rooms in south east corner of third floor until 31 December 2008 - variation of Condition 1 of listed building consent dated 4 February 2004 (RN 03/07481) namely to extend time that original paneling is fully reinstated in its original location to July 2012.
No Objection - SQ: 28 January 2009
5 CAVENDISH SQUARE PT/08/11140/FULL/TP/2658 Variation of Condition 11 of planning permission dated 28 June 2001 (RN 00/00436) which permitted the use of the building to provide bar, restaurant and residential club facilities (sui generic) namely to allow the use of the basement and ground floor bars by members of the public on Sunday until 01.30 hours the following morning, on Monday to Wednesday until 02.00 hours the following morning, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday until 03.00 hours the following morning.
No Objection: Providing there are proper licensing and management details. - SQ: 28 January 2009
30 KNOX STREET PT/08/09514/LBC/TP/24477/PP-00590870 Refurbishment and reinstatement works including renewal of all existing internal plaster finishes. Replacement of timber floors and partitions. Replacement of existing timber door and sidelight to front lower ground floor, replacement of existing chimney piece at ground floor level. Refurbishment and repairs to roof.
No Objection: It is essential that this building, which has been criminally and deliberately damaged, is put back exactly to its original state. - SQ: 28 January 2009
