ATTENTION ALL CANAL HERITAGE AND PHOTOGRAPHY ENTHUSIASTS!

THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO SAVE HOLBORN STUDIOS

A PUBLIC EVENT IS BEING HELD ON THURSDAY 4TH DECEMBER TO ALLOW PRIVATE PLANNING CONSULTANTS TO DISCUSS A CONCEPTUAL DESIGN WITH INTERESTED PARTIES.

We have limited information on the proposals but we find it strange than anybody would want to invest in the redevelopment of a site that has recently been granted protection by the council that will be processing any planning applications.

For a preview of this event see the consultation brochure or see the copy of an invitation letter below.

If you are concerned about demolition plans, the rising skyline, the loss of heritage buildings and views, the survival of the local jobs and the vibrant studios then please try to attend this event. There is no burning need to submit any formal comments at this early stage but you should take the opportunity to ask questions now and consult your neighbours and colleagues afterwards.

One of the main unanswered questions is: how many of the existing photographic studios will remain intact?

Please use the following to keep in touch
email: saveholbornstudios@googlegroups.com
email: friendsregentscanal@gmail.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/Fo_RegentsCanal

Invitation to Public Consultation Event

GHL (Eagle Wharf Road) Limited
28 Manchester Street
London W1U 7LF
T 020 7486 0050 F 020 7486 0850 E sm@executec.co.uk
Registered No: 09033050 (England and Wales)

Dear Sir / Madam

CONSULTATION ON PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT FOR 49-50 EAGLE WHARF ROAD

I am writing to invite you to attend an upcoming public information event so you can see the latest plans for the proposed development at 49-50 Eagle Wharf Road, N1 7ED, Hackney.

In September 2014 GHL (Eagle Wharf Road) Ltd purchased the site on Eagle Wharf Road. GHL (Eagle Wharf Road) Ltd is a joint venture by Executec Ltd, Galliard Homes Ltd, AR V Investments Ltd and Gleneldon Developments Ltd, who have worked together on various projects over the last 20 years. As a well-known developer in London we have delivered a number of high quality mixed use developments in Hackney. We are preparing new proposals for the site and seek your views on these before we submit a planning application to the London Borough of Hackney in January 2015.

This consultation will run for six weeks from Friday 28 November 2014 to Friday 9 January 2014. Our proposed development of the site involves:

• Partial demolition and partial retention of the existing commercial buildings and re-development to provide up to 80 homes (including 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units) over seven floors;
• Provision of new fit for purpose commercial space which will deliver an increase in jobs accommodated on site;
• Retaining the three storey warehouse building on the northwest corner of the site and the 26 metre high former industrial chimney preserving the most significant heritage assets of the site; and
• Creating a new pedestrian route through the heart of the site to provide public access to the Regent's Canal. We are holding a public information event so anyone with an interest in our proposals can find out more. The event will provide an opportunity to talk to the project team, see the project designs and provide your feedback. The information event is being held at:

Venue: Napier Grove Community Centre, Napier Grove, N1 7HU
Date: Thursday 4 December 2014
Time: 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm (drop-in anytime)

For those who are unable to attend the information event, details of our proposals and feedback forms will be placed in Shoreditch Library at 80 Hoxton Street, London N1 6LP, for the duration of the consultation period.

All comments received will be taken into consideration by the project team before our proposals are finalised and a planning application is submitted to the London Borough of Hackney.

We look forward to welcoming you on Thursday 4 December 2014.

Yours sincerely,
Sean Meadows