Once More Unto The Turret

"The Turret" is the structure on Aldersgate St., quite close to the Museum of London and directly above The Coriander Indian restaurant  (here). It is listed along with the rest of the estate.

A number of years ago planning approval was granted to convert the 'unused space' in the upper part of the structure into a flat. That approval is about to expire and a new planning application has been submitted.

... and on this topic, the chair of Speed House has sent the following message:
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I should be grateful if you would forward this email to residents in your building so they can have their say about the plans to convert the 'Turret', above the Indian Restaurant on Aldersgate Street, into a flat. These plans have been resubmitted for planning approval because the prior plans cannot be implemented before their planning approval expires. 

City Officers advise that "... the proposed scheme is unchanged from that previously approved. The previous approvals are material considerations but representations can still be made. If there have been changes in circumstances, e.g. changes to policy ... in the locality this might mean the proposals have a different impact."

In terms of a change of policy, I would suggest that the introduction of our Conservation Area in 2018 is exactly that. Further, a Councillor advised that the prior planning vote was close at 11 to 8 so it is possible that this application may not be approved. 

Residents who are against piecemeal damage to the Barbican Estate can Object here https://www.planning2.cityoflondon.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=makeComment&keyVal=Q7CBSPFHK7900 or by emailing PLNComments@cityoflondon.gov.uk quoting the reference 20/00272/LBC prior to 12 May.





Those in favour are, of course, welcome to share their perspective.




Thanks and regards




Christopher

Hon Sec BA