PROJECTS
Development Sites
Bengeworth Road, Lambeth Mixed Use Development for Residential / Commercial /Electricity Substation Operational Use
ASAP was the appointed designer and planning consultants for a masterplan and detailed scheme design for a mixed use residential and employment scheme for part of the Depot site, reconciling all the operational constraints and future needs.
71 residential units and 7,500sq.m of office and retail space is proposed. A village green was recreated, reflecting the historical layout of the workers' community and sustainable drainage system was introduced.
ASAP project managed the Planning Application and co-ordinated the project team for the preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment studies. Working with the Client's public relations department, ASAP provided the presentation material for a public consultation exercise for local stakeholders and residents.
Osborn Street Substation, London E1
ASAP broke the stalemate with planning and design issues for a time-sensitive electricity upgrade facility.
ASAP obtained the necessary planning consents by introducing creative designs of the most prominent facades and providing a historical record of the building.
As community contribution, ASAP instigated a local schools Art Project sponsored by the Applicant, EDF Energy in conjunction with the charity, Concordia Foundation.
ASAP managed all specialist studies: Archaeology records, Environmental Impact Assessments and liaison with neighbouring land owners.
Historic Buildings and Conservation
Detmar Blow Building, 34 Queen Anne Street, London SW1 (Grade II Listed Building)
ASAP obtained listed building consent and planning consents for proposed works to this Grade II listed building overlooking St James's Park and lateral conversion to luxury residential apartments and offices in St James, London.
Lillington and Longmore Estate and Moreton Street Substation, London SW1 (Grade II* Listed Building)
ASAP obtained listed building and planning consents for refurbishment and new installations to this Grade II* Listed Building, including boundary treatments, external appearance, cooler bays, removal of flora and fauna and the reprovision of a roof garden for the Lillington and Longmore Housing Estate. Additional work undertaken includes: security installations, roof garden reconstruction, internal and external construction and installations, public consultation and engagement.
Robert Adam Building, No. 16 Mansfield Street, London W1 (Grade II Listed Building)
ASAP obtained listed building consent and planning consents for proposed works to prestigious properties including a Robert Adam building at No. 16 Mansfield Street, Marylebone, London W1.
LBC was also obtained for the Grade II listed building at 2 The Grove in Highgate, London which contained an acoustically perfect room built for the world reknowned conductor, Yehudi Menuhin.
Technology parks / industrial / business parks
Beaufit Lane, Pinxton, Nottingham, NG16 6HF
ASAP were appointed as planning consultants advising on the proposed development for the construction of a warehouse, internal access road and lorry and car parking spaces for Robinson Lowe Francis (RLF). ASAP also took on the responsibility of designing the external appearance of the building providing alternative designs, patterns and colours.
Plannings and Land Handbook
Adrian Salt And Pang and Simon Ricketts (Planning Lawyer) were commissioned by LE Group to provide a working manual for its practitioners, entitled the "LE Group Planning and Land Handbook". This document, regularly reviewed by ASAP, explains the legal background to EDF Energy (and its successors) as an electricity undertaker, its permitted development rights and other planning and property issues (CPOs, easements and wayleaves etc.), as well as land management issues (the DDA, contaminated land, Section 215 Notices, Occupiers' Liability Acts).
Commission
Utilities
(See UK Power Networks)
Arbury Grid and Primary Substation, Kings Hedges Road, Cambridge
ASAP designed the building envelope (situated close the Cambridge Science Park), which was well-received by the planning authority and the local community who nicknamed the building as "The Ski Slope". ASAP resolved the initial objections raised by local residents and the strategic local planning authorities by justifying the selected location and providing a design that was suitable against the backdrop of the prestigious Cambridge Science Park. ASAP also co-ordinated the full Environmental Impact Assessment. EDFE was awarded 2 commendations for the design by the Institute of Civil Engineers in 2010.
Since 1997, Adrian Salt And Pang have been advising UK Power Networks and its predecessors (LEB, LE Group, EDF Energy) on town planning matters including:
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interpretation of planning legislation,
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planning strategy, design / masterplanning of sites and buildings, and
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obtaining planning permission for operational and non-operational uses.
ASAP has carried out over 170 projects for the electricity sector across the UK, building up a considerable wealth of experience understanding the operational requirements and other corporate objectives of the electricity industry. We have
worked with the Client to ensure a thorough understanding of their statutory powers, enabling projects to be completed in the shortest time scale possible. The scope of work includes:
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designing buildings / enclosures for existing, enlarged or new EDF Energy / UKPN facilities and obtaining planning permission as necessary;
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determining the extent of permitted development rights for existing and proposed operational facilities and land;
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designing new development schemes for surplus substation sites, maximising value wherever possible, and obtaining the necessary planning permissions;
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advising on the negotiation strategy for securing the future development and value of key sites through the town planning system;
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providing publicity material for public forums; and
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supporting the Client in preparing marketing, auction and acquisition material.