Information about Almacantar's bid to redevelop Centre Point apartments
Dear Camden Borough Council,
Please provide:
1. Correspondence between Camden council and Almacantar property investment and development company regarding the latter’s bid to redevelop the Centre Point apartments.
2. Internal communications within Camden council (including but not limited to emails, memos, letters, minutes and agenda) relating to the bid from Almacantar.
3. The details of Almacantar’s proposed redevelopment of the Centre Point apartments.
If the decision is made to withhold some of this data using exemptions in the Data Protection Act, please inform me of that fact and cite the exemptions used.
If some parts of this request are easier to answer than others, I would ask that you release the
If you need any clarification then please do not hesitate to contact me. Under Section 16 it is your duty to provide advice and assistance and so I would expect you to contact me if you find this request unmanageable in any way.
I would be grateful if you could confirm in writing that you have received this request, and I look forward to hearing from you within the 20-working day statutory time period.
Kind regards,
Matthew Lambert
Matthew,
Your freedom of information request has been received and I am the officer looking into this.
Can I confirm what you mean by your reference to a 'bid' in points 1 and 2? I am presuming that you are referring to Almacanter's planning application at the Centre Point site?
With regard to point 3 I can confirm that the applications were refused at our DC committee meeting on 20th September and further information can be found on our website at the following link (committee report and presentation) http://democracy.camden.gov.uk/ieListDoc...
All of the application documents and plans submitted can be found on our website at the following link using planning application reference 2012/2895/P and listed building consent reference 2012/2897/L: http://planningrecords.camden.gov.uk/Nor...
Regards
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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Dear Peck, Amanda,
I can confirm that, in reference to a 'bid' in points 1 and 2, I am referring to Almacanter's planning application at the Centre Point site.
Yours sincerely,
Matthew Lambert
Mr Lambert,
I attach a number of emails, letters, meeting notes etc in response to
your first two questions (please note that there are many, many
attachments and I will have to send these in many emails due to the size
of each document).
Please note that the financial viability information has not been
disclosed because this information is exempt under Section 43: Trade
Secret and Commercial Interests. This exemption applies because the
disclosure under the Act would be likely to prejudice the commercial
interests of Almacantar and the information is commercially sensitive for
Almacantar. The public interest argument for releasing this information
is to encourage transparency in the Council’s decision making processes.
The public interest arguments for withholding the information is that the
applicant’s position in a competitive environment would be weakened by
revealing market-sensitive information or information of potential
usefulness to its competitors. It is considered that the public interest
in withholding the information outweighs the public interest in disclosing
it.
As stated in my email of 14 November, with regard to point 3 I can confirm
that the applications were refused at our DC committee meeting on 20th
September and further information can be found on our website at the
following link (committee report and presentation):
[1]http://democracy.camden.gov.uk/ieListDoc...
All of the application documents and plans submitted can be found on our
website at the following link using planning application reference
2012/2895/P and listed building consent reference 2012/2897/L:
[2]http://planningrecords.camden.gov.uk/Nor...
Regards
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Planning and Public Protection
Culture and Environment
London Borough of Camden
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
Web: [3]camden.gov.uk
Town Hall Extension (Environment)
Argyle Street
London WC1H 8EQ
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Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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From: Peck, Amanda
Sent: 07 December 2012 11:50
To: '[FOI #137479 email]'
Subject: RE: Freedom of information request - Centre Point
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
Hi David
I have just had a look at the Linsig results and they do look
encouraging. Obviously we are in TfL’s hands here. I assume you have
followed TfL modelling guidance etc.
It would be interesting to see Linsig results for the existing arrangement
for comparison purposes.
I would also be interested to see what impact the proposed arrangement
would have on the St Giles High Street junction with new Oxford Street,
and the St Giles Circus junction. Such impacts could also be demonstrated
using Linsig.
Regards
Steve
Steve Cardno
Principal Transport Planner
Telephone: 020 7974 8800
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From: Bowers, David [mailto:[email address]]
Sent: 21 August 2012 12:24
To: Cardno, Steve
Cc: Twelftree, Peter; Goodall, Rob; [email address];
[email address]; Cazes-Potgieter Patricia
([email address])
Subject: Re: Centre Point Development - Transport Issues
Steve, thanks for your response. I have added some further details into
your e-mail below and attached the relevant LINSIG analysis as requested.
We look forward to discussing this further tomorrow.
David
From: Cardno, Steve [1][mailto:[email address]]
Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 03:24 PM
To: Twelftree, Peter
Subject: RE: Centre Point Development - Transport Issues
Hi Peter
Thanks for circulating these revised proposals. I will look forward to
discussing these at the meeting this Wednesday. I do have a few issues
which I would like to discuss as follows:
o The loading bay to the east side of Centre Point Tower is to be
removed and a replacement facility does not appear to be proposed. I
assume Centre Point Tower would be serviced from the ramp adjacent to
Earnshaw Street and/or the loading bay to be retained on the west side
of St Giles High Street.
This is correct – but please note that the refurbishment of Centre Point
Tower requires the entire tower to be emptied of tenants /users etc. This
of course means that there will be no need for servicing once
refurbishment begins and hence there is no need for a servicing facility
(although as you note a loading bay remains on the west side of St Giles
High Street).
o We previously discussed providing a temporary loading bay on the
southeast side of the Charing Cross Road diversion. I assume this no
longer necessary.
We have not included one in our design as we do not consider it to be
necessary. A loading bay could though potentially be provided on the
Charing Cross Road diversion just in advance of the proposed stopline.
The construction of the Consolidated scheme would of course eliminate the
need for a loading bay in this area.
o I note that the signalised pedestrian crossings would be amended to an
all red phase. I wonder if zebra crossings could be used instead
(better for pedestrians but maybe not for vehicles).
We are willing to consider the use of zebra crossings but as you say
although this would be good for pedestrians the crossing would have the
potential to increase delays for vehicles as pedestrians have priority.
TfL are likely to take a view on this.
o The Construction and Logistics Plan should adhere to the transport
considerations for Construction Management Plans described in our
Camden Planning Guidance; specifically CPG6 (Amenity).
Understood and we will ensure the revised document follows this guidance.
The Linsig results for the amended signals sound encouraging. I would
appreciate a copy of the modelling results (I’m sure TfL will want to see
them as well).
Copies of the LINSIG results are attached and it should be noted that the
modelled degree of saturation is less than 40% on all arms of the junction
i.e. well below TfL’s target of 80%.
I will look forward to seeing you on Wednesday.
Regards
Steve
Steve Cardno
Principal Transport Planner
Telephone: 020 7974 8800
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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From: Peck, Amanda
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Subject: RE: Freedom of information request - Centre Point
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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From: Peck, Amanda
Sent: 07 December 2012 11:50
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Subject: RE: Freedom of information request - Centre Point
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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From: Peck, Amanda
Sent: 07 December 2012 11:50
To: '[FOI #137479 email]'
Subject: RE: Freedom of information request - Centre Point
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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From: Peck, Amanda
Sent: 07 December 2012 11:51
To: '[FOI #137479 email]'
Subject: RE: Freedom of information request - Centre Point
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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From: Peck, Amanda
Sent: 07 December 2012 11:51
To: '[FOI #137479 email]'
Subject: RE: Freedom of information request - Centre Point
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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From: Peck, Amanda
Sent: 07 December 2012 11:50
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Subject: RE: Freedom of information request - Centre Point
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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From: Peck, Amanda
Sent: 07 December 2012 11:50
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Subject: RE: Freedom of information request - Centre Point
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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From: Peck, Amanda
Sent: 07 December 2012 11:53
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Subject: RE: Freedom of information request - Centre Point
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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From: Peck, Amanda
Sent: 07 December 2012 11:51
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Subject: RE: Freedom of information request - Centre Point
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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From: Peck, Amanda
Sent: 07 December 2012 11:51
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Subject: RE: Freedom of information request - Centre Point
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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From: Peck, Amanda
Sent: 07 December 2012 11:50
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Subject: RE: Freedom of information request - Centre Point
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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Sent: 07 December 2012 11:50
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Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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From: Peck, Amanda
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Subject: RE: Freedom of information request - Centre Point
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
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Amanda Peck
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Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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Subject: RE: Freedom of information request - Centre Point
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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Subject: RE: Freedom of information request - Centre Point
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
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Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
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Sent: 07 December 2012 11:50
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Subject: RE: Freedom of information request - Centre Point
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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Amanda Peck
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Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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Amanda Peck
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Principal Planning Officer
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Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
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Principal Planning Officer
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Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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From: Peck, Amanda
Sent: 07 December 2012 12:02
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Subject: RE: Freedom of information request - Centre Point
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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From: Peck, Amanda
Sent: 07 December 2012 12:02
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Subject: RE: Freedom of information request - Centre Point
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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From: Peck, Amanda
Sent: 07 December 2012 12:01
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Subject: RE: Freedom of information request - Centre Point
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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Principal Planning Officer
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Principal Planning Officer
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Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
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Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
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From: Peck, Amanda
Sent: 07 December 2012 11:53
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Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
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Sent: 07 December 2012 11:51
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Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
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From: Peck, Amanda
Sent: 07 December 2012 11:51
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Subject: RE: Freedom of information request - Centre Point
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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From: Peck, Amanda
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Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
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Sent: 07 December 2012 11:50
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Subject: RE: Freedom of information request - Centre Point
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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From: Peck, Amanda
Sent: 07 December 2012 11:54
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Subject: RE: Freedom of information request - Centre Point
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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From: Peck, Amanda
Sent: 07 December 2012 11:53
To: '[FOI #137479 email]'
Subject: RE: Freedom of information request - Centre Point
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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From: Peck, Amanda
Sent: 07 December 2012 11:51
To: '[FOI #137479 email]'
Subject: RE: Freedom of information request - Centre Point
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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From: Peck, Amanda
Sent: 07 December 2012 11:51
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Subject: RE: Freedom of information request - Centre Point
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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From: Peck, Amanda
Sent: 07 December 2012 11:50
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Subject: RE: Freedom of information request - Centre Point
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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From: Peck, Amanda
Sent: 07 December 2012 11:50
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Subject: RE: Freedom of information request - Centre Point
Amanda Peck
Principal Planning Officer
Telephone: 020 7974 5885
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