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side of the river, and regarding the impact on the setting of the listed building. The
applicant should test whether the steps along the route from King Street to the bridge can
be designed out. Further views testing showing the relationship between the northern
tower and Cromwell Road should be provided, including the view showing ground floor
uses along Cromwell Road (to illustrate the extent of active uses) and in views from king
street west, facing east, illustrating the impact of the northern tower in the context of the
conservation area.
Play space: The strategy for play requires further detail or should be secured through
detailed condition regarding quantum and mix of equipment.
Affordable housing: The zero affordable housing offer is currently not justified. Further
discussion will be required following outcome regarding the viability testing. The strategy
for re-housing or provision of new Thomas Pocklington Trust accommodation needs to be
secured in detail. The status of these units as affordable housing units needs to be
confirmed, as the London Plan seeks no net loss of affordable housing units. The density
calculation should be amended and housing mix discussed as appropriate on the findings of
the viability testing.
Climate change: The applicant should maximise energy efficiency savings and express
these compared to 2010 building regulations. The applicant should provide a schematic
showing the energy network across the site. The heat network links to the town hall
should be fully explored. The applicant should provide an estimate of the overall carbon
dioxide savings, expressed in tonnes of carbon dioxide per annum and percentages, relative
to a 2010 Building Regulations compliant development.
Transport: Contributions towards London Underground capacity are required. There is a
need for bus stop accessibility improvements. A construction logistics plan and delivery
and servicing plan should be secured by condition. Electric vehicle charging points should
also be secured by condition. A separate application and approval will be required for the
footbridge over the A4.
for further information, contact Planning Decisions Unit:
Colin Wilson, Senior Manager - Planning Decisions
020 7983 4783 email colin.wilson@london.gov.uk
Justin Carr, Strategic Planning Manager (Development Decisions)
020 7983 4895 email justin.carr@london.gov.uk
Matthew Carpen, Case Officer
020 7983 4272 email matthew.carpen@london.gov.uk
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