Category Archives: 101 George Street

Call for objections to scheme that threatens No1 Croydon

Posted on November 18, 2021 by insidecroydon

Councillors in Addiscombe are asking the public to lodge objections to a planning application for a tall tower block – another one – close to East Croydon Station. Developers Fifth State want to demolish the unprepossessing CityLink House office building … Continue reading →

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Fire Brigade ‘concerns’ over safety of 44-storey tower

Posted on March 31, 2021 by insidecroydon

The fire brigade has expressed concerns about the fire safety of the “unusual methods” of construction of the world’s tallest prefab, the black twin towers on George Street opposite East Croydon Station. Inside Croydon revealed in February that delays with … Continue reading →

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Tenants of 44-storey tower told they might move in in April

Posted on February 25, 2021 by insidecroydon

After taking just 35 weeks from the first module being installed to complete “the world’s tallest prefab”, it now seems likely that it will be at least 36 weeks since completion before the first tenants will move in. Greystar, the … Continue reading →

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Developers of £180m towers deny delay is due to cladding

Posted on February 5, 2021 by insidecroydon

The owners of the world’s tallest block of prefabs have denied that prospective residents of 101 George Street’s towers have been stalled for more than six months because of issues with the buildings’ cladding. Inside Croydon revealed earlier this week … Continue reading →

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George Street towers stay empty due to building regs delays

Posted on February 1, 2021 by insidecroydon

EXCLUSIVE: A prestigious, towering development of 546 flats, some costing £26,000 a year to rent, has been standing empty for months while the developers wait for council officials to sign-off on planning requirements. By STEVEN DOWNES The dark towers quickly … Continue reading →

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Planning officials warn of coronavirus risks of co-living towers

Posted on April 24, 2020 by insidecroydon

A south London council has raised the alarm about the deadly health risks inherent from high-density tower blocks offering “co-living” accommodation, in light of the coronavirus pandemic and the need for social distancing. The concerns aired in Wandsworth over a … Continue reading →

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