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Author: Owen Ward

I have lived on Judd Street in Bloomsbury / King's Cross since 2017. I am chair of the Bloomsbury Conservation Areas Advisory Committee and director of Ward Conservation & Design. I am a full member of the IHBC and hold an MSc in Sustainable Heritage. My articles have been published in the Independent and Planning in London and attract interest locally and worldwide.
Camden, Community, Heritage, News, Street Environment2 Comments
The ugly Post Building on New Oxford Street, Bloomsbury

CNJ open Investigation into Camden’s Section 106 Empire

1st Aug 20201st Aug 2020 Owen Ward

The CNJ have begun investigating Camden’s Section 106 empire, beginning with the scandal surrounding affordable housing payments. Continue reading CNJ open Investigation into Camden’s Section 106 Empire

Camden, Heritage, News5 Comments
Belgrove House, Argyle Square, London

Inside Information: Belgrove House

18th Jul 202018th Jul 2020 Owen Ward

Documents released as part of a 136-page FOI response suggest Belgrove House is on course for rejection. Continue reading Inside Information: Belgrove House

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Camden to Implement Docking Stations for Dockless Bicycles

16th Jul 202020th Jul 2020 Owen Ward

Camden and TfL have begun public consultation. But what’s the point in removing ‘dockless’ from ‘dockless bicycle’? Continue reading Camden to Implement Docking Stations for Dockless Bicycles

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The disgraceful St Giles Square development, approved by the London Borough of Camden, 'Outernet'

Long Read: Camden and Developers too Close for Comfort

11th Jul 202028th Feb 2021 Owen Ward

Opinion: The Outernet planning decision reaffirms that Camden’s special relationship with major development companies has crossed the line. Continue reading Long Read: Camden and Developers too Close for Comfort

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Abandoned sweeper trolley, Camden

New Case of Dossing Sweeper Disease

29th Jun 202011th Jul 2020 Owen Ward

Once thought to be eradicated, a new case of Dossing Sweeper Disease (DSD) has been diagnosed in the Flaxman Terrace area. Continue reading New Case of Dossing Sweeper Disease

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Belgrove House: Lessons Learned

26th Jun 202011th Jul 2020 Owen Ward

Camden’s planning department are working with the developer to promote shocking overdevelopment, and neither give a toss about heritage. Continue reading Belgrove House: Lessons Learned

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Online Belgrove Q&A Today at 19:00

25th Jun 2020 Owen Ward

An online Q&A with the developers and planners of Belgrove House is being held today, 25th June, from 19:00-21:00. Developers and planners will appear on video link while other participants can simply type questions as appropriate from the comfort of … Continue reading Online Belgrove Q&A Today at 19:00

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Camden make Significant Error in Belgrove House Assessment

21st Jun 202027th Jun 2020 Owen Ward

Work to ensure that redevelopment of Belgrove House respects the heritage of the area has taken a new turn as it is discovered that Camden made a significant error in their assessment of the site’s historic interest. Camden are required … Continue reading Camden make Significant Error in Belgrove House Assessment

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Belgrove House featured in CNJ

18th Jun 202011th Jul 2020 Owen Ward

Resistance to Belgrove House covered in CNJ. Continue reading Belgrove House featured in CNJ

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BCAAC takes on Belgrove House

17th Jun 202011th Jul 2020 Owen Ward

The BCAAC are joining forces with local, regional, and national groups to defeat the development at Belgrove House. Continue reading BCAAC takes on Belgrove House

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