

Royal London to withdraw its application to demolish 20th Century House in Soho Square.


Royal London to withdraw its application to demolish 20th Century House in Soho Square.
The Issue
Twentieth Century House is a 1930's building in the South East corner of Soho Square. The owner applied on 29 May 2019 to demolish the building and re-develop the site. The building is in the conservation area but is unlisted. It has deep historical connections with the film industry based in Soho. The replacement building is a standard modern office building which will detract from one of London's most well-loved and historical squares. We ask Royal London to reconsider and work with the film industry and the local residents to find a use for the existing building which will avoid demolition. The application can be seen at 19/04164/FULL on Westminster City Council's planning website.

The Issue
Twentieth Century House is a 1930's building in the South East corner of Soho Square. The owner applied on 29 May 2019 to demolish the building and re-develop the site. The building is in the conservation area but is unlisted. It has deep historical connections with the film industry based in Soho. The replacement building is a standard modern office building which will detract from one of London's most well-loved and historical squares. We ask Royal London to reconsider and work with the film industry and the local residents to find a use for the existing building which will avoid demolition. The application can be seen at 19/04164/FULL on Westminster City Council's planning website.

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Petition created on 18 June 2019