Have your say on proposals for a sensitive refurbishment and extension of 103-105 Jermyn Street
A sensitive refurbishment and extension of 103-105 Jermyn Street to deliver modern and flexible office and retail space
Zero Carbon Space Ltd are delighted to launch a public consultation on a sensitive refurbishment of 103-105 Jermyn Street. We are eager to hear the views of the local community.
The proposals will sustainably refurbish and extend the existing inefficient building through a predominately retrofit approach, unlocking a potential 5,000 sq ft of office space. The current facade is noted in the St. James Conservation Area Audit as ‘having a negative impact on the character and appearance of the conservation area. Our proposals represent a great opportunity to deliver a retrofit – only replacement of the 1970s front facade with retained core, structure and rear façade, bringing the building up to current standards. Our vision follows an attractive and considerate design in keeping with the local character of the area, whilst achieving excellent sustainability and biodiversity enhancements.
Ahead of submitting a planning application to Westminster City Council we are eager to hear the views of the local community. On this website you will find further information on the proposals and how you can provide feedback.
The proposals will sustainably refurbish and extend the existing inefficient building through a predominately retrofit approach, unlocking a potential 5,000 sq ft of office space. The current facade is noted in the St. James Conservation Area Audit as ‘having a negative impact on the character and appearance of the conservation area. Our proposals represent a great opportunity to deliver a retrofit – only replacement of the 1970s front facade with retained core, structure and rear façade, bringing the building up to current standards. Our vision follows an attractive and considerate design in keeping with the local character of the area, whilst achieving excellent sustainability and biodiversity enhancements.
Ahead of submitting a planning application to Westminster City Council we are eager to hear the views of the local community. On this website you will find further information on the proposals and how you can provide feedback.
The Site
The existing building
The site is well-connected with Piccadilly Circus, Green Park and Charing Cross underground stations all within 12 minutes walking distance. Situated at the heart of the historic shopping street of Jermyn Street, the site is has excellent connectivity to transport links and local amenities.
However, the existing site presents a number of challenges that are preventing it from contributing to the local economy in the way it could. This restricts the environmental sustainability targets that would future-proof the building and secure its place on Jermyn Street. The current arrangement of amenities in the interior of the building is also inefficient and unsuitable for modern occupiers.
The existing 1970s façade is described in the St. James Conservation Area Audit as ‘having a negative impact on the character and appearance” and is not in keeping with the character of the local area.
The current building has no existing greening elements and our proposals represent a significant opportunity for an uplift in biodiversity and urban greening. Further, the Apple Tree Yard street frontage loading bay is no longer in practical daily use and the basement is underutilised.
Our proposals for a sensitive refurbishment to the site represent an opportunity to address these challenges and modernise and enhance the building enabling it to contribute to the growth of Jermyn Street and introduce excellent sustainability credentials to the site.
A vision to deliver an enhanced appeareance
Front façade
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Apple Tree Yard
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Our Proposals
Sustainable retrofit-first refurbishment and extension
Enhanced façade appearance in keeping with the area’s local character
Delivering flexible modern office and retail space
Supporting future growth and jobs on Jermyn Street
Activation of Apple Tree Yard
Sustainability improvements and biodiversity gains
Retrofit-first approach
The existing building is inefficient and and does not meet the needs of modern occupiers. Our retrofit approach is an opportunity to sustainably uplift the environmental standards of the building, whilst protecting and optimising the existing building and being sensitive to neighbouring buildings and the character of the local area.
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View from Jermyn Street
Replacing and enhancing the 1970s existing façade in keeping with the area’s local character
The current façade is noted in the St James Conservation Area Audit as having ‘a negative impact on the character and appearance of the conservation area’. Our proposals are to improve the 1970s façade with a high-quality design which is in keeping with the local character of the area, and a retrofit approach by re-using the existing materials in other parts of the building. Our approach follows a sustainable retrofit replacement of the 1970s front facade with retained core, structure and rear façade.
Supporting future growth and jobs in Jermyn Street through delivery of new flexible office and retail space
Optimise and increase lettable office space enabling a potential increase of over 5,000 sq ft to support future growth and jobs in historic Jermyn Street, including improvements in the existing ground floor retail space. The retail space at the ground floor will also be improved and modernised and will enable the existing occupiers, Moss Bross, to remain in keeping with the retail demand of the local area.
Activating Apple Tree Yard
The existing loading bay at Apple Tree Yard is no longer in practical daily use which has seen the space become a storage area for bins and bikes, and prevents access to this part of the building from this entrance. Our proposals include repurposing the space to provide a standalone commercial unit, activating the street frontage and creating a welcoming environment.
Sustainability and biodiversity enhancements
The proposals will target a minimum rating of BREEAM “Excellent” with a significant improvement to the sustainability credentials of the building. The existing building has no existing greening elements. Our proposals are for a significant uplift in urban greening, combined with a ’Circular Economy’ approach throughout which conserves resources, reduces embodied carbon and avoids emissions from demolition.
Our proposals follow a considerate design approach with a sensitive extension in keeping with the neighbouring buildings.
Careful consideration has been made to the privacy of our
neighbours. By utilising the massing of the proposal and additional greening, introducing a well-managed planting strategy to specific areas of the terraces it will assist in screening them from the adjacent residential areas.
Considerate Massing
Front façade
Apple Tree Yard
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The team
About Zero Carbon Space
Zero Carbon Space Ltd have extensive experience delivering best in class sustainable workspaces in central London. A typical Zero Carbon building includes targeting BREEAM ‘Excellent’, EPC ‘A’ rating and an 100% electric building.
By 2030, all office buildings in the UK need to have a minimum EPC rating of B to be legally lettable. We strive to ensure all our buildings target EPC ‘A’ ratings and that sustainability and environment excellence are included.
Zero Carbon Space has extensive experience delivering similar high quality and sustainable office space having worked on similar office and retail improvements in central London including 40 Beak St and Brooks Mews in Westminster, and 2 Upper Street in Islington.
Zero Carbon Space has extensive experience delivering similar high quality and sustainable office space having worked on similar office and retail improvements in central London including 40 Beak St and Brooks Mews in Westminster, and 2 Upper Street in Islington.
The wider team
Architects Trehearne Architects
Sustainability Statement Meinhardt
Heritage Handforth Heritage
Community Engagement Concilio
Planning Consultant Savills
We are keen to engage with you and get your thoughts.
Ahead of finalising our proporals and submitting a planning application to Westminster City Council we are eager to hear the views of the local community.
Community
Meeting
- Wednesday 21st Feburary 2024
- 6pm – 7pm
- Online
Online
Survey
- Available till Thursday 29th February