The primary focus of leaseholders is to avoid telecoms masts being installed on Oslo Court. A residential penthouse planning application and consent can act as both a deterrent and long term means of prevention for the installation of unwanted telecoms masts. The roofs of the penthouses will incorporate in solar panels, and green roofs, which will be part of the implemented planning consent, thereby safeguarding them from future interference from telecoms operators.

To enhance the internal art-deco aesthetics of the building we propose investing in the entrance lobby and common parts on each floor. This will include redecorating, new lighting, pictures, furniture, plants to make the environment more pleasant for all leaseholders/residents.

We have engaged with the restaurant owner and freeholder to reconfigure the restaurant in a way which enables the restaurant not to share the residential entrance. This change has been incorporated as part of the planning submission.

Installation of a brand new better insulated roof will provide a significant future capital works cost saving and will minimise water ingress issues.

As well as the obvious benefits of addressing the shared residential and restaurant entrance, other security enhancements can be delivered, for example installation of a new video entrance equipment and a fob system.

The existing forecourt has changed from the original design from the 1930’s and the plan would be to return it to its original form, if this is feasible. A new design for the forecourt gates has been submitted and the gates will be installed and the adjacent brick piers renovated.

The intention would be to extend the existing lifts to the new penthouse floor. As part of the works the lifts will be upgraded in keeping with the art-deco origins of the building. Works to the two passenger lifts will be staggered to ensure residents will not experience any loss of service to their respective floors.

Photo-voltaic panels are proposed on top of the new apartments. These will contribute to the energy consumption of the building’s common parts. They will not be visible from the ground.

The brand new better insulated roof coupled with the solar panels, and green roof, will enhance the long term environmental credentials of Oslo Court. With these measures the building will generate less CO2 emissions and consume less energy.

A new parcel room is proposed at ground floor. This will enable residents to access their parcels securely. The new room utilises the existing doors which are currently used as an entrance to the restaurant and will no longer be required.

The existing water tanks will be removed. A new boosted cold water system will be provided to serve the existing building and new apartments, improving water pressure for residents.

The penthouses would not add extra demand to the existing services. In terms of utilities the penthouses will effectively be islands with their own supply.

The current electrical provision to existing apartments is extremely outdated. The development will provide for a new subterranean substation.

Additional bicycle storage capacity is needed and will be provided discreetly within the forecourt.

A dedicated, covered and secure bin storage area will be created and will improve the on street facilities and external appearance of Oslo Court and the Conservation Area.

The canopy and glazed lantern above the main entrance has been identified as a part of the building that would benefit from restoration. Other areas of the building could be repaired and restored as part of the development, subject to a more detailed survey and resident feedback.

Our company Airspace Advisory is a specialist rooftop development company and all of our projects are delivered using off-site construction. This will minimise disruption during the project and it is our aim that you will hardly notice we are working on the roof.

New apartments will contribute on a pro-rata basis, reducing service charges for existing residents by circa 8%. In addition, the improvement works will reduce the need for large outlays of expenditure for residents.

In all of our previous projects the investment in the building and common parts has had a positive impact on all leaseholder’s property values, sometimes by as much as 5-10%. It is a subjective point and we would encourage residents to speak to local estate agents for their independent opinion.

The development provides the only opportunity for a wholesale investment and upgrade to the building.

As a gesture of goodwill and a demonstration of our commitment to enhancing Oslo Court for the benefit of all residents the process is already underway to fast track the installation of fibre optic cables for optimum broadband connectivity. This will be provided prior to the penthouse works commencing. This extra capacity will help facilitate the enhanced security measures proposed as well.

The proposal incorporates a bio-diverse green roof. We are also investigating the possibility of including bird and bat boxes and invertebrate habitats.

The existing roof has many outdated service runs that can be updated and rationalised. The edge of the roof also includes a key-clamp style metal railing. This will be removed as part of the development.

The proposal has been designed by one of the UK’s leading architecture practices. The proposal is a subtle, restrained and respectful design that will improve the roofscape of the building in a way that is wholly consistent with Atkinson’s design. The new apartments will be of the highest quality, they are all dual or triple aspect with generous floor to ceiling heights.