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Paul Terry[_2_] · July 18th 10, 01:36 PM posted to uk.transport.london

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Thanks. As in another comment of mine, Smith Square will be much nearer
than Abbey Orchard St as my office is quite close to Millbank. Curiously
I've not noticed works in Smith Square and I've been there a couple of
times in recent weeks. Must be hidden away in a corner I don't go to, by
the old Tory Central Office perhaps.

The plan was to site it outside No.34 (next door to the old Central
Office, although I think it was actually used as an extension to No.32).

However, Westminster refused planning permission on the grounds that it
was too close to St John's (Grade 1 listed) and various nearby Grade 2
listed buildings. (It also so happened that Westminster would have lost
two lucrative parking bays had planning been granted).

I think TfL are now seeking a site in the short road that runs south
from the square (Dean Bradley Street). I fear it's unlikely to be one of
the docking stations ready at the launch of the scheme.
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Paul Terry