CoLP Eastern Base (Middlesex Street Estate)
An iconic estate in the City of London required in-depth resident liaison and planning consultation to facilitate the expansion of City of London Police. Through many phases, Comm Comm UK has worked closely with a wide range of stakeholders to support the project, which has delivered a new podium garden and gym for residents.
Client: City of London Corporation
Borough: City of London
Date: 2022 - present
Our role:
S105 consultation
Pre-application planning consultation
Construction communications.
Existing site:
1970’s housing estate, of architectural interest. Middlesex Street Estates includes Petticoat Tower, a high-rise block with a total of 88 flats over 23 floors; Petticoat Square has a total of 146 flats and maisonettes, surrounding the landscaped podium area
Commercial units at street level around the perimeter of the estate and a basement, ground floor and (currently) disused first floor car park.
Scheme deliverables:
Development of an expanded police base in the car parks of the estate
Resurfaced and refurbished podium
Community garden room
Residents’ gym; new planting
Improvements to the MUGA
Increased security and CCTV
New interactive window displays on Gravel Lane.
Communications undertaken:
S105 consultation
Resident surveys
Community and public meetings
Formation of a Community Steering Group
Door-knocking sessions
Public consultation event (May 2023)
Feedback loops and various consultation reports
Workshops on key themes (podium design, planting, CCTV, lighting)
Liaison with key community groups, including commercial tenants, the gardening club and Resident Associations
Organisation of the monthly CSG
Supporting the contractor (Neilcott) with constructions comms
Production of a monthly construction newsletter
Hosting and updating the project website.
Status of scheme:
Construction of the base is underway and expected to be completed in Spring 2026. finished in early 2026.