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ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ welcomes positive planning decision on Broadcasting House
The
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ last night (27 June 2002) welcomed the decision of Westminster
City Council's Major Planning Applications Committee to grant planning
permission for the redevelopment of Broadcasting House.
John Smith, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Director of Finance, Property and Business Affairs
said: "We are delighted that our application has been successful.
"As
a leading cultural and creative organisation the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ has a significant
role to play in commissioning great architecture and Richard MacCormac's
inspiring and innovative designs for Broadcasting House reaffirm
this.
"The development - the largest live broadcasting centre in
the world - will provide a flexible and stimulating working environment
for staff, and be welcoming for our audiences and local residents
alike.
"From the iconic 1930's landmark building at its heart to the
cutting edge technology of the new building this development positions
the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½, London and Westminster at the heart of the global broadcasting
community.
"We
have worked tirelessly with the council's planning department, residents
and local amenity societies to respond sensitively to issues raised
by them and are now looking forward to creating our shared vision
for the area. We now look forward to concluding the planning agreement
and taking the final proposal to the governors in September."
Chris
Evans, Broadcasting House Project Director added: "The approval
of this complex scheme in such a short space of time is a great
credit to the professionalism of our team and the officers at Westminster.
While we've been rightly pressed to refine several aspects of the
design, Westminster have been very supportive of our desire to meet
our business needs whilst maintaining the integrity of our design."
The
scheme will be home to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio and Music, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service and
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ News.
It includes attractive new public spaces - including a public arcade
linking Portland Place and Hallam Street through the building -
which are designed to make the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ more accessible and welcoming
for visitors.
Digitally equipped for national and international radio, television
and online, the scheme will be completed in 2007.
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