LASTING LEGACY
New ownership will breathe new life into the impressive Grade II* listed buildings. Sensitive design and appropriate, sustainable, uses will preserve and protect them for the enjoyment of future generations. For the first time in its history, the original 1893 building, along with many of the outdoor heritage spaces, will welcome the public.
1893
COUNTY HALL
With beautiful terrazzo flooring, historic signage, decorative detailing and bespoke furniture and fittings, this impressive Grade II* listed building will not be altered, internally or externally.
Careful repair, cleaning and redecoration will transform the civic spaces, including the grand County Court and Council Chambers, into new flexible work and events spaces, studios and podcast rooms.
1930
ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING
Originally designed as office space, the conversion of this building will result in the creation of elegant apartments.
Whilst the building will be largely unchanged, externally and features such as panelling, stained-glass windows and stone staircases will be retained, residents will enjoy generously proportioned living space with high ceilings and expansive windows. Welcoming communal areas will include workspaces, a library, lounge and dining room.
There is a heritage-related public benefit in bringing the currently vacant and surplus Grade II* listed building back into viable and active use and ongoing management and maintenance.
Greater London Authority
Beyond the restoration of listed assets, enhancement of heritage involves sensitive approaches to the setting – including new buildings and landscapes.
THE CANTEEN & COMPUTER BUILDINGS
The poor-quality canteen and computer buildings which detract from the Grade II* listed architecture, are to be demolished. In their place, new, contemporary, residential buildings constructed of traditional materials will complement the listed buildings and enhance the setting, providing a perfect blend of traditional and modern. The stand-alone building, replacing the computer building, will provide much-needed affordable housing for rent and new residential apartments will be created on the site of the former canteen.
The existing computer and canteen buildings detract from the setting of the Grade II* listed buildings and have a harmful impact on its significance. GLA officers consider the demolition of these two buildings to represent a heritage related public benefit.
Greater London Authority
LANDSCAPE DESIGN & RESTORATION
County Hall provides the perfect opportunity to create a new outdoor environment. High quality landscaping will rejuvenate the historic setting. The northern courtyard, open to the public, will include an orchard. In the southern courtyard, the layout – a radial pattern – will be retained but soft landscaping will increase biodiversity. Lawned areas and planting will create pocket gardens and amenity areas for all ages will include sensory planting. Stone cobbles, mature trees, seating areas and historic railings, reinstated for the first time since World War II, will all feature within the landscaped setting.
The building design, layout, landscaping and public realm is strongly supported. All of the existing trees would be retained, which is welcomed.
Reinstatement of the original metal railings which were removed during the war and are an important element of the original design and setting of the listed building.
The design, layout, landscaping and public areas are strongly supported. All of the existing trees would be retained, which is welcomed.
The reinstatement of original metal railings which were removed during the second world war and are an important element of the original design and setting of the listed building.
Greater London Authority
The design, layout, landscaping and public areas are strongly supported. All of the existing trees would be retained, which is welcomed.
The reinstatement of original metal railings which were removed during the second world war and are an important element of the original design and setting of the listed building.
The Greater London Authority