Observations on a proposed development within the adjoining Borough of City of London at 120 Fleet Street, London EC4A 2BE for: Demolition of the existing River Court building at 120 Fleet Street, including part demolition of the basement and the erection of a new building comprising two basement levels and ground floor plus 20 upper storeys (93.15m AOD) including retail, commercial, office and service use (Class E). Creation of new pedestrian routes. Change of use of Daily Express Building from office (Use Class E) to learning and nonresidential institutions use (Class F1), retail, flexible learning and non-residential institutions and commercial use (Class E), Alterations to and refurbishment of the existing Grade II* listed Daily Express Building at 120 Fleet Street, including works to detach the building from the River Court with demolition of part of linking floorplate and structure from basement level 01 to level 06, demolition of roof and installation of new roof with associated roof garden, erection of new north fa¿ade, retention of south-east curved corner and part demolition of existing east facade from ground level to level 05, erection of new facade andshopfront and associated works. (The proposal would provide 61,135sq.m GIA of Class E offices, 2,051sq.m GIA of flexible retail use (Class E), 2,748sq.m GIA of Sui Generis public roof terrace, 1,331sq.m GIA of learning and non-residential institution use (Class F1), 2,776sq.m GIA of flexible and nonresidential institutions/commercial business and service; Total floorspace 78,456sq.m GIA. Overall height 93.15m AOD). The application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement which is available for inspection with the planning application. Electronic copies of the ES can also be issued by Trium Environmental Consulting LLP; for further details contact [email protected] or Tel: +44 (0) 203 887 7118.)

Amendments to planning permission dated 06 September 2021 (RN: 20/06781/FULL) for variation of Condition 1 of planning permission dated 26 May 2020 (RN: 19/01472/FULL) (as amended by 20/03465/NMA) for, 'Excavation to create a deeper basement level and excavation under Wells Mews, demolition of 58-60 Berners Street and demolition behind retained facade of 14-17 Wells Street and erection of a new mixed use development within two adjoining buildings comprising lower ground, ground plus 5 storeys fronting Wells Street and lower ground, ground plus 7 storeys fronting Berners Street to accommodate flexible retail (Class A1) or financial and professional services (Class A2) or restaurant (Class A3) purposes on part lower ground and part ground floors, office (Class B1) on upper floors and installation of plant behind screening on both roof levels. The scheme also includes external alterations to 14 and 15 Eastcastle Street (part of Woolverstone House) to accommodate a wider and improved entrance into Wells Mews from Eastcastle Street, an upgraded residential entrance to 1 Wells Mews'; NAMELY, Insert a smoke extract shaft from first to roof level. Application under Section 73 of the Act.

Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission dated 26 May 2020 (RN: 19/01472/FULL) (as amended by 20/03465/NMA) for, 'Excavation to create a deeper basement level and excavation under Wells Mews, demolition of 58-60 Berners Street and demolition behind retained facade of 14-17 Wells Street and erection of a new mixed use development within two adjoining buildings comprising lower ground, ground plus 5 storeys fronting Wells Street and lower ground, ground plus 7 storeys fronting Berners Street to accommodate flexible retail (Class A1) or financial and professional services (Class A2) or restaurant (Class A3) purposes on part lower ground and part ground floors, office (Class B1) on upper floors and installation of plant behind screening on both roof levels. The scheme also includes external alterations to 14 and 15 Eastcastle Street (part of Woolverstone House) to accommodate a wider and improved entrance into Wells Mews from Eastcastle Street, an upgraded residential entrance to 1 Wells Mews'; NAMELY, inclusion of link between Berners Street and Wells Street parts of the building over Wells Mews at first floor level. [Application under Section 73 of the Act].

Amendments to planning permission dated 20 June 2016 (RN: 15/10444) for: Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission dated 8 December 2011 (RN10/01741/FULL) for development of 55-91 Knightsbridge (including retention of Knightsbridge and William Place facades) to provide retail (Class A1) at basement and ground floor levels, office ( Class B1) at part ground, first, and second floor levels and residential flats at part ground, part first,part 2nd and 3rd to 5th floor levels. Off street servicing and new sub basement car park. Removal and replacement of existing tree on William Street. Demolition of 1-2 William Street and its replacement with a redesigned building with internal linkages to 55-91 Knightsbridge. Restoration and repair of external facades and roofs to 3-7 William Street including reinstatement of original roof profile at 4 William Street, conversion of 1st to 3rd floor levels of 3 and 4 William Street for residential purposes ( Class C3). Namely, the substitution of new drawings to allow minor material amendments comprising a revised number and mix of residential units; the provision of a terrace for a residential unit on the western end of the building; erection of a lift shaft to the rear of 4 William Street; alterations to shopfront of Nos. 3 - 4 William Street; extension at 4th floor level to the rear of Knightsbridge; and reconfiguration of the fenestration. Namely, amendment to the external air vent at 4 William Street.

Amendments to planning permission dated 26 May 2020 (RN: 19/01472) for: 'Excavation to create a deeper basement level and excavation under Wells Mews, demolition of 58-60 Berners Street and demolition behind retained facade of 14-17 Wells Street and erection of a new mixed use development within two adjoining buildings comprising lower ground, ground plus 5 storeys fronting Wells Street and lower ground, ground plus 7 storeys fronting Berners Street to accommodate flexible retail (Class A1) or financial and professional services (Class A2) or restaurant (Class A3) purposes on part lower ground and part ground floors, office (Class B1) on upper floors and installation of plant behind screening on both roof levels. The scheme also includes external alterations to 14 and 15 Eastcastle Street (part of Woolverstone House) to accommodate a wider and improved entrance into Wells Mews from Eastcastle Street, an upgraded residential entrance to 1 Wells Mews'; NAMELY, changes to the internal layout at lower ground and ground floor levels, removal of bridge and entrance doors to Berners Street retail unit, reduced depth beneath pavement on west side of Wells Mews to accommodate smoke vents, alterations to fenestration, retained roller shutter instead of new louvred access door to Wells Mews, extensions to railings around roof level plant, altered layout of roof level plat and associated alterations.

Restoration of Len House and associated new build works to provide a mixed-use development comprising: (i) Retention with alterations and change of use of Len House to provide 3,612 sqm (GIA) flexible commercial floorspace within the following uses - retail, financial and professional, café or restaurant, drinking establishment, offices, clinic or health centre, crèche or day nursery, gymnasium or indoor recreational purposes uses (within classes A1/A2/A3/A4/A5/B1a/D1/D2 of the Town & Country Planning uses Classes Order) at ground floor, 18 No. residential apartments (C3) at first floor level, together with ancillary car parking. (ii) Erection of part rear first floor and two storey roof extension to provide 62 No. new residential apartments, with rooftop amenity space. (iii) Construction of two new buildings of up to 5-storeys to provide 79 No. residential apartments (C3) with amenity space. (iv) Provision of associated car parking, open space, earthworks including demolition of hardstanding and structures, and new boardwalk to north side, de-culverting the River Len and re-utilisation existing vehicular access points from Mill Street and Palace Avenue.