Category Archives: Planning, Licensing and Regulation

Kings Cross Square – map of who is responsible for what

Posted on January 21, 2014 by William Perrin

Kings Cross Square sits at the intersection of several bits of public and private land, each with their own set of governance and care arrangements.  Long experience of working with local public bodies to keep public space in good order … Continue reading →

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Islington Cyclists Action Group on proposed changes to The Cally

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Sophie Talbot

Islington Council are currently consulting on changing the south end of The Cally from one way to two way traffic. We welcomed the proposal. Islington Cyclists Action Group, whilst recognising that a return to two way working is a positive … Continue reading →

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Google rethinks KX HQ design

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Sophie Talbot

Announcing that Google will delay moving into its new King’s Cross HQ from 2016 to 2017 to enable them to design a more ambitious building Joe Borrett, Head of Real Estate and Construction at Google, said in Tuesday’s Telegraph: “We … Continue reading →

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Islington Council consults on return to two way working for The Cally (south)

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Sophie Talbot

This site has long campaigned for the return of two way traffic for the infamously dodgy King’s Cross gyratory system. We are just one voice among many including Living Streets who provided a report for Transport for London (TfL) on … Continue reading →

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62-68 York Way – Whitbread submit planning application for hotel, comments by 4 October

Posted on September 16, 2013 by William Perrin

Whitbread have submitted their planning application for the proposed hotel on this site.  It’s live on the Islington website. Here are some links to a few documents – to get the whole lot search for application number P2013/3202/FUL or hopefully click … Continue reading →

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Kings Cross Lighthouse Building refurbishment begins to gear up

Posted on August 8, 2013 by William Perrin

After decades of neglect the refurbishment of the Kings Cross Lighthouse Building seems to be underway. Hoardings are changing as Mansell/Balfour Beatty take over to deliver the site for UK Real Estate.  A works canteen/welfare section and an architects office … Continue reading →

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The Cally Plan – important consultation on the future of the Cally

Posted on August 7, 2013 by William Perrin

The council is consulting on the Cally Plan: ‘The purpose of the Cally Plan is to set out a vision for the future of the Cally and the practical steps for improving the area and achieving this vision.’ These plans … Continue reading →

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Cally Road hoarding finally removed and pavement restored at 35-45 Caledonian Road

Posted on August 5, 2013 by William Perrin

Resident Cabe sends in this photo of the hoardings finally moving back at this comedy building site on the Caledonian Road (my words not Cabe’s), former site of TG Lynes pipe fitting suppliers and plumbers.  The site has been ‘under … Continue reading →

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