Category Archives: Planning, Licensing and Regulation

Kings Cross – you can do your bit to make these streets better for walking

Kings Cross is a fantastic place to walk from to get to interesting bits of London.  But  the local streets are designed for cars above everything else with a 1970s-1980s design philosophy – cars first, at high volume and speed.  … Continue reading

Posted in Bad Gyrations KX Campaign, Planning, Licensing and Regulation | 1 Comment

The Future of Tiber Gardens Open Space

The Community Bulletin Board as been advised of a local consultation regarding the future of the open space known as Tiber Gardens that should be of interest to local residents and users of the Regent’s Canal. Apparently the local charity … Continue reading

Posted in Planning, Licensing and Regulation | Leave a comment

New Sex Shop License sought for 8 Caledonian Road

The Bulletin Board has just been alerted by David Fordham of Trading Standards that an Application for a new Sex Shop Licence has been filed for 8 Caledonian Road, N1 9DU.  The application was submitted by K B Enterprises Ltd. … Continue reading

Posted in Planning, Licensing and Regulation | Leave a comment

Cross Kings pub York Way – licence changes – deadline for objection Monday 19th

The Cross Kings pub on York Way is a huge improvement on its predecessor the Backpacker.  But it still manages to annoy some local residents with noise from its forecourt late at night.  People go outside to smoke and their … Continue reading

Posted in Planning, Licensing and Regulation | Leave a comment

Bigger building at 62-68 York Way refused by Council and local community

Last night, The West Area Planning Sub-committee voted to refuse Planning Application P070753 for a six-storey office block at 62-68 York Way . This represented a big win for the neighbourhood as the site has been plagued by application after … Continue reading

Posted in Planning, Licensing and Regulation | 1 Comment

Planning victory – 62-68 York Way

There was a good turn out this evening to see Councillors turn down unanimously the mistaken proposal for an inappropriate building at the corner of York Way and Wharfdale Road.  We have covered this long saga here and here and … Continue reading

Posted in Planning, Licensing and Regulation | 1 Comment

NIDO – high rise life not living up to expectations…

The ‘Nido’ redevelopment of the old NatWest towers on the Pentonville Road has not been without controversy.  This website has covered the loss of 100 year old trees, the self parodying promotional material and the un-liklihood of completing the development … Continue reading

Posted in Planning, Licensing and Regulation | 2 Comments

Another Late-Night License – The Cross Kings 126 York Way

Folks, Paul our Councillor has been advised of another late-license application in our area.  The Cross Kings at 126 York Way.  The Application is as follows: Application No. PREM/3511Premises Name: The Cross KingsAddress: 126 York Way, London, N1 0AXReceived by … Continue reading

Posted in Planning, Licensing and Regulation | 2 Comments