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Planning resolution granted for Westminster Tower
Planning resolution granted for Westminster Tower.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \nRNS Number : 9695R CLS Holdings PLC 18 September 2014 \n\n \nRelease date: 18 September 2014\nEmbargoed until: 07:00\n \n \nCLS Holdings plc\n(\"CLS\", the \"Group\", the \"Company\")\n \nResolution to grant planning permission for residential-led, mixed use redevelopment\nof Westminster Tower, Albert Embankment, London SE1\n \nCLS is pleased to announce that a resolution to grant planning permission has been secured for a residential-led, mixed use redevelopment of Westminster Tower, Albert Embankment, London SE1.\n \nHighlights of the scheme include:\n \n- Major refurbishment of the existing building, including a new Portland stone façade\n- Three additional stories providing a total of 23 privately-owned residential units and 11 shared ownership units\n- 1,441 sq m of office space\n- Residents' gym and amenity space\n- 66 cycle spaces\n- 16 car parking spaces \n \nAs part of the Group's strategy to implement sustainable initiatives throughout its portfolio, the development will include an innovative ground source heat system which will provide all of its heating and cooling needs.\n \nWestminster Tower has an unrivalled position on the Albert Embankment, with spectacular views west over the River Thames, north to the Palace of Westminster and Lambeth Palace, and south to Battersea Power Station.\n \nCLS was advised by Boyer Planning, with architectural design by The Manser Practice.\n \nSten Mortstedt, Executive Chairman of CLS, commented: \n \n\"We are delighted to have secured this resolution, which will allow us to provide a sustainable, mixed-use development of offices, residential and affordable housing.\"\n \n-ends-\n \n \nFor further information, please contact:\n \nCLS Holdings plc ...