Agenda item

Consideration was given to a report of the Director of the Built Environment in respect of 40 – 45 Chancery Lane (Section 106 prioritisation).

It was agreed that Christmas lighting should be included in the list of potential enhancements, along with Quality Court to be funded from Section 106 monies with negotiations to progress with the Chancery Lane Association on future maintenance costs.

RESOLVED - The projects outlined below be progressed to the detailed design stage (in order of priority).  The delivery and scale of Quality Court and Christmas Lighting would be subject to funds remaining upon completion of the raised crossovers and Southampton Buildings.

i)                 Raised crossovers at two locations on Chancery Lane to improve accessibility and connectivity;

ii)                Closure to traffic of the eastern end of Southampton Buildings and the creation of a new ‘pocket space’; and

iii)              Public realm improvements to Quality Court to enhance the character of the courts and alleyways off Chancery Lane, and Christmas Lighting in Chancery Lane, subject to negotiations with the Chancery Lane Association on future maintenance costs.