Alterations, including the comprehensive refurbishment of the existing building including elevational changes, and its upward extension by two storeys to create a third floor and set-back fourth floor level, in connection with the provision of 8,873 sqm GIA of floorspace (a net increase of 2,476 sqm GIA) for flexible Class 'E' commercial use, including office accommodation/employment hub, together with café/restaurant space at ground floor and roof level, associated soft and hard landscaping, including upgrading of central courtyard and provision of a roof top garden (both to be accessible to the public as well as occupants of the development); 22 car parking spaces, 106 cycle parking spaces, refuse storage and other associated works.

Amendments to planning permission dated 20th December 2019 (RN 19/07003/FULL) for the replacement of front facade, remodelling of seventh floor with plant enclosure above, removal of external escape stair and rear extension on first to seventh floors for Class B1 office use. Creation of ornate terrace at rear first and second floor level (no general access) and with creation of balconies/terraces at 5th to 8th floor level to the rear and 6th to 7th levels on the Hanover Street frontages for use in association with the office (Class B1) accommodation; erection of a fire escape platform at rear third floor level to serve neighbouring buildings, use of part basement and part ground floor as restaurant (Class A3). NAMELY, to simplification of Zinc Standing Seam Cladding pattern as part of the design development; Reduction of UKPN door height (decorative fins continue full height) to accord with technical requirements; Restaurant entrance door widened to comply with fire strategy and moved to align with windows above; Indent introduced at side of rear facade; addition of external ductwork in recessed indent. This is due to technical ME requirements and the reduction in the building footprint; Extents of glazing screen on ground floor rear facade reduced in accordance with the requirements under Building Regulations Part B; Extents of green wall on 8th floor terrace revised as part of refining the hard and soft landscaping strategy; Addition of 10 secure cycle parking spaces for the restaurant as required by Condition 11; Addition of external cast iron hoppers and drain pipes on rear facade to facilitate drainage of roof areas; Form of rooflights on First Floor simplified to better fit with architectural style of proposal; and details of the junction between the proposed new front facade and neighbouring properties refined.

Details of Condition 1 (Landscaping details), as required by planning permission 15/AP/2511 (Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 11/AP/3797 (granted on 13 March 2012) for the refurbishment and recladding of the tower and podium buildings, erection of six additional storeys to the tower for residential use and change of use of floors 11 to 30 of the tower from offices to residential, erection of a series of extensions and additions for office use and creation of retail space, pool and gym on the ground floor, and formation of a new pedestrian route linking Stamford Street to Upper Ground. The amendments consist of: i. alteration and enlargement of the Stamford Street offices ii. alteration and enlargement of the tower office entrance on Hatfields; iii. introduction of new internal accommodation stair to tower; iv. extension of retail units 4 (fronting Hatfields) and 7 (within new pedestrian route); v. subdivision of retail unit 5 (within new pedestrian route); vi. revised design and layout for the 7th floor Stamford Street office roof terrace.)

The replacement of the existing windows and partial over-cladding of the existing elevations. A 5 storey extension on the building frontage to enable 2 new modern lifts and a new accommodation staircase to be installed with a new reception at the ground floor level. The demolition of the existing rooftop plant room and the erection of additional office space partially covering the existing roof. The alteration of the existing vehicular access to form a new central combined entry and exit point and dedicated disabled parking together with new soft landscaping along the street frontage.