Acme’s plan shows the bulk of the proposal. The Great Eastern Hotel is dwarfed by the tower and overstation development. Plan: Network Rail and Acme.
We have prepared this guide to help anyone who wishes to write an objection to the plans to partially demolish and inappropriately redevelop Liverpool Street Station
How do I object to Network Rail and Acme’s plans for Liverpool Street Station?
You must object in writing; either online or by letter. You must say in the opening line of your objection that “I Object….”, and if submitting your objection online on the planning portal you must also click the right button that indicates you ‘Object.’
Where do I find the planning application for Liverpool Street station?
Direct link to planning application and to object
Or search for planning application reference number: 25/00494/FULEIA
We suggest the following opening line:
“I object to this application, which would cause substantial harm to the significance of nationally important heritage assets. More specifically, I raise objections to:”
What are the key issues to cover in my objection?
- The substantial harm to the Grade II-listed station through the demolition of the roof structure of the existing station concourse and its replacement with a new structure. which would also compromise the setting of the surviving C19 train shed.
- The insertion of extensive amounts of new retail units within the C19 train sheds, including the construction of two elevated retail galleries, causing a high level of harm to the special interest and significance of the Grade II-listed heritage asset.
- The impact to the setting of surrounding listed heritage assets. In particular, harm to the significance of the Grade II*-listed hotel – the last continually functioning C19 hotel in the City – through the construction of a 20-storey tower over the station concourse.
- The substantial harm the scheme would cause to the Bishopsgate Conservation Area, by the imposition of a tall building in an area characterised by low- and medium-scale buildings. This is contrary to the 2015 City Plan, which requires the refusal of planning permission for tall buildings in inappropriate areas, such as in Conservation Areas and the St. Paul’s Cathedral Heights area. In addition, the scheme would impact on the setting of numerous designated and undesignated heritage assets in the City and beyond, such as many of the Grade I-listed Christopher Wren City churches, and nearby St Botolph’s church.
- Make sure to reference the National Planning Policy Framework in your objection, otherwise your objection may be dismissed:
Paragraph NPPF 213 states: “Substantial harm to or loss of: a) grade II listed buildings, or grade II registered parks or gardens, should be exceptional.”
Who do I address my objection to?
Chair of the Planning & Transport Committee: Tom Sleigh
Via email to: [email protected];[email protected]
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