Jim Fitzpatrick MP House of Commons London SW1A OAA	Direct Dial: 020 7973 3740 Direct Fax: 020 7973 3792 Email paddy.pugh@english-heritage.org.uk 22 March, 2004

THE LAN(D)SBURY ESTATE

Thank you for your letter of 4 March and enclosed correspondence from Slmon Kempson.

Although a landmark development from the Festival of Britain, the Lan(d)sbury Estate is not listed. It is not subject to listed building control and English Heritage has had very little involvement other than general discussions with Tawer Hamlets Council about how best to maintain the buildings. The Estate has been designated a Conservation Area which means that consent is required to demolish any of the buildings. In addition, planning permission is required to carry out certain changes to the external appearance of single family houses.

I have spoken to Mark Hutton, Tower Hamlet`s conservation officer, who assures me that the planning department is not currently involved in any discussions with the Landsbury Estate Steering Group about repair of ihe bulldings. He is unaware of any unresolved issues which flow from the Estate's designation as a conservation area. Rather, the architectural interest of the buildings has meant that extra investment has been levered into the Estate. Formation of a Regeneration Company, grant aid towards repair of the market pface and construction of a new ideas store are all initiatives which will help fund improvements for the beneft of residents.

Mark Hutton is very willing to meet the steering group and discuss their concerns. Whilst the Estate is of architectural interest, it is not listed and there seems to be some misunderstanding about the cost of repairs. Mr Hutton will be abie to explain the position. His address is London Borough of Tower Hamlets, Conservation Urban Design, 41-47 Bow Road, Bow, London E2 2B5. Afternativefy he can be contacted on 020 7364 5372.

I hope this is hefpful but please do not hesitate to get in touch if I can be of any further assistance.

Yours sincerely

P.F. PUGH
Assistant Regional Director,
North and East London Team, London Region

cc:Mark Hutton, LB Tawer Hamlets

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