Planning application
In December 2023, British Land submitted a planning application for the redevelopment of Euston Tower to create a world leading science, technology and innovation building and public realm that inspires, connects and creates opportunities for local people and businesses. Over 570 local people participated in over 100 events and meetings, including co-design workshops, panel events and exhibitions, to shape the plans that have been submitted. A big thank you to everyone for your time, ideas and contributions.
What happens next?
We have since submitted supplementary and updated documents including the Design and Access Statement, Townscape and Visual Build Heritage Impact Assessment, Roof Plan Drawing, Assessment on the Risk of Flood and Drainage Strategy, and a proposed Lighting Strategy for the public realm to help the local community better understand the proposals with updated and new visuals. Following this, London Borough of Camden will shortly be restarting the statutory consultation period which will allow the community additional time to provide feedback.
The statutory consultation period is the opportunity to view all the planning documents and make formal comments to the council for their consideration in their determination of the planning application.
For ease, you can find the supplementary and update documents in the planning documents section below.
Planning Application Documents
Below is a full list of documents that have been submitted as part of this planning application. They will be considered by Camden Council ahead of making a decision at a planning committee meeting (the current date is to be decided). Scroll down to see a link to each report with an explanation of what it includes, as well as drawings of the designs. All planning documents can also be found on Camden Council’s planning portal.
To help navigate the planning application, these are the key documents which may be of interest:
- For an overview of the proposals and how they respond to Camden’s planning policy, see the Planning Statement.
- To read about the designs for Euston Tower and surrounding public realm developed, see the Design and Access Statement.
- To read about the community engagement and co-design process, see the Statement of Community Involvement.
- For an overview of how environmental sustainability has been considered, read the Environmental Statement.
- To read about the proposals’ carbon impact, see the Whole Life Carbon Assessment.
- To read about how the impacts of construction will be managed and minimised, read the Construction Management Plan.
In the meantime, if you have any further questions on the proposals, please get in touch today.
Planning documents
Feasibility Study
Provides an assessment of the condition of Euston Tower and how the proposals will best make use of the existing structures, as well as maximising the level of materials that could be reused and recycled.
Design and Access Statement
An updated Design and Access Statement (‘DAS’) has been submitted which includes new verified views from Tottenham Court Road alongside a series of further minor updates which are highlighted in blue on the contents page for clarity.
Draft Construction Management Plan
Outlines the ways in which the impacts of construction will be mitigated for local people.
Planning Statement
Provides an overview of the proposals and how they respond to Camden Council’s planning policy.
Statement of Community Involvement
Outlines the extensive community engagement and co-design process with the local community that was undertaken up to the submission of the planning application.
Whole Life Carbon Assessment
Provides a full analysis of the proposals’ carbon impact on the environment.
Further documents
Accessibility Statement
Describes how the proposals for Euston Tower and the associated public realm improvements will be inclusive and accessible for all.
Arboricultural Impact Assessment
Includes the findings of tree surveys taken on site as well as how trees on site will be protected and preserved.
Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment
Study assesses the impact of the scheme on archaeological remains (buried heritage assets).
Assessment on the Risk of Flood and Drainage Strategy
An updated assessment on the risk of flood and drainage strategy has been submitted to respond to minor comments raised by London Borough of Camden.
Basement Impact Assessment
Provides findings of the basement surveys and how the proposals may impact the current building and neighbouring properties.
Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment
Demonstrates how the proposals for Euston Tower and the associated public realm will improve the biodiversity on the site.
Circular Economy Statement
Describes the circular economy strategies and approaches to ensure that the redevelopment of Euston Tower is highly sustainable.
Crime Impact Assessment
Outlines the strategies for the architectural design to be developed alongside specific physical, electronic and operational security measures.
DLSL and Overshadowing Report
Provides an analysis of daylight, sunlight and overshadowing studies for the proposed development and how the scheme may affect the surrounding residential properties.
Drainage and SuDS model
Outlines the drainage proposals for Euston Tower and how the development will not increase flood risk elsewhere.
Employment and Skills Strategy
Details how British Land will provide employment opportunities and skills training through the construction of the development and once the building is occupied, as well as ongoing opportunities for the community.
Energy Statement
Provides an analysis of how the proposed building will provide a reduction in carbon emissions compared to the existing Euston Tower.
Environmental Statement
Provides an assessment of the environmental effects of the proposals and the measures taken by British Land to mitigate against this.
Euston Tower Fire Statement
Describes how the fire strategy design meets Policy D12 (Fire Safety) of the London Plan 2021, and other relevant policies.
Flood Risk Assessment Report
Provides an analysis of the flood risk data associated with the proposals, and describes how the development will meet the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework, the London Plan 2021, and The City Plan 2019-2040.
Health Impact Statement
Provides an analysis of any likely health and wellbeing impacts or inequalities associated with the proposed development on future users of the building and the community.
Landscape Statement
Demonstrates the analysis, objectives and design development of the landscaped spaces and how this fits with the long-term vision for the site.
Lighting Strategy
Following finalisation of the lighting strategy, we are now formally submitting this report to form part of the planning application. The report outlines the proposed lighting arrangements for Euston Tower’s public realm and tower nighttime appearance.
Noise Impact Assessment Report
Provides the findings of noise surveys, showing how the development will meet the requirements of national and local planning requirements, design standards and good practice guides.
Public Use Framework
Details how the public spaces on the bottom three floors of Euston Tower can be programmed to maximise local benefit with the concept of the ‘Neighbourhood Lab’.
Roof Plan
A revised roof plan has been prepared to reflect the proposed (indicative) layout for the plant/machinery, green roof space and photovoltaic panel arrangement.
Sustainability Statement
Summarises the overall sustainability strategy proposed for the development in response to the GLA and Camden’s planning polices and guidance.
Structural Statement
Provides an analysis of the structural surveys for Euston Tower taken from 2020-2023 and describes the proposed structural arrangement to support the redevelopment of Euston Tower.
Sustainability Statement
Summarises the overall sustainability strategy proposed for the development in response to the GLA and Camden’s planning polices and guidance.
Telecommunications Report
Provides a summary of the potential effects on the local reception of television services from the proposed redevelopment of Euston Tower.
Townscape and Visual Built Heritage Impact Assessment
At the request of London Borough of Camden officers, The Royal Parks, and Regent’s Park Conservation Area Advisory Committee, we’ve submitted replacements of ‘verified wireline views’ (which show the maximum envelope of proposals marked with a red line) with rendered views to help local people better understand the proposals for Euston Tower.
Transport Assessment
Describes how the development will meet a range of policies that advocate a car-free development and encourage sustainable modes of transport around the site (such as walking and cycling).
Ventilation Statement
Provides a summary of the ventilation proposals developed for Euston Tower.