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Please find below responses to planning applications by the Marylebone Association Planning sub-committee. Any comments should be referred to Neil Wilson. neil.wilson@marylebone.org

40 WEYMOUTH STREET
17/02116/FULL/PP-05502732 Alterations and decorations to the facades, Refurbishment of the existing metal railings. New double glazed sash windows to replace existing single glazed sash windows. Relocation of the main entrance from the light well at lower ground floor.

Declaration of Interest - The Association would like it noted that a member of their planning panel has links with this application.
This member has not been involved in making the submission below.
No Objection: VS: 3 April 2017

BASEMENT FLOOR 3 SPANISH PLACE
17/02184/FULL/PP-05899555 Installation of a replacement door and surround within the front basement lightwell. (Linked Case: 17/02185/LBC).
No Objection: VS: 3 April 2017

109 BAKER STREET
17/02211/FULL/PP-05879961 External alterations including the installation of air conditioning condenser units from first to fourth floor level with associated vents /air bricks on the front and rear facade, five replacement air conditioning condenser units on the rear first floor flat roof, replacement plant at rear second floor level, internal alterations on all floor levels.
No Objection: VS: 5 April 2017

16 HINDE STREET
17/01436/FULL/PP-05852095 Installation of a new shopfront.
No Objection: VS: 5 April 2017

JOHN LEWIS 278-206 OXFORD STREET
17/02165/FULL/PP-05900072 Erection of temporary roof structures for a period of five years (until 31 May 2022)
No Objection: VS: 5 April 2017

35 YORK STREET
17/02253/FULL/PP-05907361 Demolition of the existing non-original lower ground and ground floor rear extensions and rebuilding to an enlarged and reconfigured arrangement at both levels, with a new inner courtyard lightwell at lower ground floor level, terrace at ground floor level and internal alterations. Linked to 17/02254/LBC (AMENDED DESCRIPTION)
No Objection: VS: 5 April 2017

7-9 GREAT CUMBERLAND PLACE
17/02233/TCH/PP-05906448 Use of the public highway for the placing of three tables and 12 chairs in an area measuring 2m x 8m in connection with the existing unit at basement and ground floor level.
No Objection: VS: 5 April 2017

12 STRATFORD PLACE
17/01843/FULL/PP-05784792 Renewal of permission dated 15 April 2014 for continued use and development of 12 Stratford Place for mixed Class B1/D1 institutional use incorporating office, education, conference, meditation, community and faith uses; including incorporation of the site to the rear at 12a Stratford Place and amendments to the rear of the building to provide a new extension at lower ground, ground and first floor levels for mixed Class B1/D1 institutional uses with ancillary residential accommodation, plant, storage, service and cycle storage spaces. (Linked Case: 17/01844/LBC).
No Objection: KG: 6 April 2017

19 WIMPOLE STREET
17/02569/FULL/PP-05935360 Installation of two air conditioning condensers in between valley roofs. Linked with 17/02570/LBC
Insufficient Information: The level of information submitted with this application is poor, as it is unclear whether or not the AC units will be visible from the street, and it is unclear from the acoustic report where the nearest residential windows are. As a result, the impact of proposals on neighbouring amenity requires clarification. KG: 6 April 2017

74-76 CHILTERN STREET
17/01754/FULL/PP-05860842 Retention of two commemorative car park plaques at ground floor level on east (internal) wall of the car park entrance on Paddington Street.
No Objection: KG: 6 April 2017

75 GLOUCESTER PLACE
17/02652/LBC/PP-05941680 Installation of a replacement balcony at rear first floor level.
No Objection: KG: 6 April 2017

32A KNOX STREET
17/02002/FULL/PP-05888440 Installation of replacement windows and exterior doors and relocation of gas meter, all at basement level.
No Objection: KG: 6 April 2017

16 STRATFORD PLACE
17/02255/FULL/PP-05884432 Infilling of rear lightwell at ground floor level, in connection with associated internal alterations to the ground floor flat. (Linked to 17/02256/LBC)
Objection: Loss of lightwell is harmful to the listed building. KG: 6 April 2017

29 HARLEY STREET
17/0490/FULL/PP-0908551 Use of first to fourth floors for medical purposes (Class D1). (Part of land use swap with (Suite I) lower ground and ground floor level, 82 Portland Place RN:17/02489/FULL).
No Objection: KG: 6 April 2017

CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCIATION BRYANSTON STREET 
17/01980/FULL/PP-05773960 Installation of a 3.5m long steel access gantry sited at the west end of the north aisle roof on to the west end roof.
No Objection: KG: 6 April 2017

44 MONTAGU SQUARE
17/02274/FULL/PP-05909891 Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission dated 3 November 2016 (RN: 16/03202) for excavation beneath pavement vault and erection of extension beneath entrance bridge at front basement level to provide additional residential accommodation (Class C3); NAMELY to amend internal plans through the inclusion of kitchen units at ground floor and insertion of a door between the kitchen and reception room. Linked to 17/02343/LBC
No Objection: KG: 6 April 2017

37 HARLEY STREET
17/00797/FULL/PP-05783807 Alterations to existing windows at 3rd and 4th floor levels.
No Objection: VS: 18 April 2017

11 QUEEN ANNE STREET
17/01952/FULL/PP-05883016 Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission dated 6 April 2016 (RN: 16/00810/FULL) for Variation of condition 1 of planning permission dated 19 August 2015 (RN: 15/04553/FULL) which in itself varied condition 1 of planning permission dated 3 March 2015 (RN: 14/10315) for "Use of the building as a single family dwelling (Use Class C3). Demolition of the existing mansard roof structure and erection of a single storey mansard with a terrace at the rear and the installation of plant on the new terrace with associated screening. Creation of a terrace with associated landscaping at rear ground floor level and a balcony at rear first floor level. Internal alterations at all floor levels to include the installation of a new lift and excavation to lower the basement floor level'; namely alterations to roof terrace layout, installation of new antennae and alterations to the fenestration at ground floor and rear roof level and internal alterations at all floor levels including alterations to staircase"; namely, installation of a new timber sash window to the rear elevation at third floor level and amendments to glass enclosure at fourth floor level. Namely, to vary the approved drawings to allow the omission of new rendered wall on the fouth floor terrace and replacement with a cedar screen.
No Objection: VS: 18 April 2017

34 JAMES STREET
17/02095/TCH/PP-05895264 Use of the public highway for the placing of 24 tables and 48 chairs in two areas; one measuring 1.6m x 13.9m and one measuring 1.9m x 12.4m in connection with the associated ground floor use at Nos. 30-34. (Amended Description)
No Objection: DM: 18 April 2017

14 WYNDHAM PLACE
17/02762/FULL Replacement of tiles on the front steps and landing with black and white mosaic tiles linked to 17/02455/LBC.
No Objection: DM: 24 April 2017

FLAT B 33 MONTAGU SQUARE 
17/00269/FULL/PP-05750114 Installation of replacement handrails to the rear first floor roof terrace and internal alterations. (Linked Case: 17/00270/LBC).
Insufficient Information: No comment due to lack of information – the applicant proposes external modifications to railings however no elevations are provided. DM: 24 April 2017

36 MONTAGU SQUARE
17/02724/LBC/PP-05945596 Removal of condition 8 planning permission dated 21 December 2016 (RN 16/09421/FULL) for the erection of extension to mansard roof and internal alterations. NAMELY to remove the restrictive condition in relation to the single glazing on the basis that this goes beyond the remit of the application and that it is unreasonable to retrospectively apply this restriction on a roof addition which already has double glazing and is not original to the listed building.
No Objection: DM: 24 April 2017

OPEN SPACE IN CENTRE CAVENDISH SQUARE
17/02805/FULL/PP-05922394 Installation of 'visitor' sculpture in the open space in centre of Cavendish Square.
No Objection: DM: 24 April 2017

49 MONTAGU SQUARE 
17/02795/FULL/PP- 05949815 Installation of an external lantern and the replacement of the clay tile to the external main entrance steps with Portland stone
Insufficient Information: No Comment due to lack of information – the applicant proposes external modifications to the entrance/ stair from street however no drawings are provided. The reference, in the design & access statement, to Nos. 47 and 48 Montagu Square with decorative patterns on their landings is a good one. The reference to No. 46 is less successful. DM: 24 April 2017

8-13 BIRD STREET
17/02499/FULL/PP-05930028 Installation of a new openable shopfront and new aluminium and glazed entrance screen.|cr||cr|
No Objection: No Objection to the proposed external elevation. Additional outdoor seating should be dealt with under a separate application DM: 24 April 2017

94 HARLEY STREET
17/02702/FULL/PP-05947113 Installation of replacement windows at basement level.
Insufficient Information: No Comment due to lack of information – No design & access statement or other document is provided with an overview of the proposed work and existing building/ context. A plan of the existing basement should be provided in addition to the proposed one. DM: 24 April 2017

54 JAMES STREET
17/02505/TCH/AP-00005893-001 Use of an area of the public highway measuring 2.1m X 4.5m for the placing of 2 foldway tables and benches in connection with the existing ground floor use.
No Objection: However, should Westminster be mindful to grant approval, the association recommends that this be subject to a 12 month trial period to safeguard neighbours amenity. DM: 24 April 2017