Algha Works is London’s finest surviving example of the flat-roofed, multi-storey printing works. With its tall, stallboard lights, deep light wells and distinctive flat roof with ventilation stacks (and other flat-roofed brick structures) the 1908 building is a regionally-important non-designated heritage asset and makes a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the Fish Island & White Post Lane Conservation Area.
We, the undersigned, object to Application No. 16/00102/FUL as the proposed single-storey addition covering most of the flat roof would seriously harm the character and appearance of Algha Works and the conservation area.
We, therefore, ask the London Legacy Development Corporation to refuse this planning application.
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April 5, 2020
April 3, 2020
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October 9, 2018
The momentum behind this effort has reached a level that the local authorities cannot ignore. Post the link to this petition on your Facebook page today and email your representative to demand the refusal of this destructive planning application.
Reached 100 supporters
July 31, 2016
165 Comments
I have worked with Algha on an eyewear project and the building, the staff and thei over 100 year old equipment is very exceptional and unique and would be a massive loss for London! This place is an institution which has to be saved!!
This is an important building architecturally and historically and any such alterations as proposed in this applcation will be to the detriment not only of the building itself, but also,to the livelihoods of those who work there. I urge you to refuse this applicatin.
Here we go again the money god property Nazis walking all over people I have several pairs of Algha spectacle frames and they have a wonderful idiosyncratic look too them and I get asked a lot were I got them We must make every effort to save this superb institution Save save save
The alga works is a precious survival of the old manufacturing base of London. It's continued survival would preserve a living link with past and demonstrate the continuity between the old london and the new.
This important building is still being used for its intended function of providing secure employment for local people, which is more valuable to the community than providing another development of luxury housing.
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We lived in Leabank square until 1996 when it was still a real working class place. It was full of atmosphere and I can remember the nose of the machines within the walls of the factories. We still need industry in this country more than ever and what better than to amalgamate it with the new art industries, bars and restaurants. Don’t let’s lose this opportunity for a new and exciting environment. Keep industry alive in the heart of London as it always was.
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Algha Works is London’s finest surviving example of the flat-roofed, multi-storey printing works. With its tall, stallboard lights, deep light wells and distinctive flat roof with ventilation stacks (and other flat-roofed brick structures) the 1908 building is a regionally-important non-designated heritage asset and makes a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the Fish Island & White Post Lane Conservation Area.
We, the undersigned, object to Application No. 16/00102/FUL as the proposed single-storey addition covering most of the flat roof would seriously harm the character and appearance of Algha Works and the conservation area.
We, therefore, ask the London Legacy Development Corporation to refuse this planning application.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
April 5, 2020
April 3, 2020
We are approaching 500 signatures and need to hit this target before the planning committee meets. Text this link to three people who live in the neighborhood right now to help us reach that critical threshold.
October 9, 2018
The momentum behind this effort has reached a level that the local authorities cannot ignore. Post the link to this petition on your Facebook page today and email your representative to demand the refusal of this destructive planning application.
Reached 100 supporters
July 31, 2016
165 Comments
The heritage report says the impact will be minimal - omitting the fact that yet another business will be forced out of the area. This is a terrible proposal; once again selling out the life of the East End.
I have worked with Algha on an eyewear project and the building, the staff and thei over 100 year old equipment is very exceptional and unique and would be a massive loss for London! This place is an institution which has to be saved!!
This is an important building architecturally and historically and any such alterations as proposed in this applcation will be to the detriment not only of the building itself, but also,to the livelihoods of those who work there. I urge you to refuse this applicatin.
Here we go again the money god property Nazis walking all over people I have several pairs of Algha spectacle frames and they have a wonderful idiosyncratic look too them and I get asked a lot were I got them We must make every effort to save this superb institution Save save save
The alga works is a precious survival of the old manufacturing base of London. It's continued survival would preserve a living link with past and demonstrate the continuity between the old london and the new.
This important building is still being used for its intended function of providing secure employment for local people, which is more valuable to the community than providing another development of luxury housing.
Let Right Be Done.
We lived in Leabank square until 1996 when it was still a real working class place. It was full of atmosphere and I can remember the nose of the machines within the walls of the factories. We still need industry in this country more than ever and what better than to amalgamate it with the new art industries, bars and restaurants. Don’t let’s lose this opportunity for a new and exciting environment. Keep industry alive in the heart of London as it always was.
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The heritage report says the impact will be minimal - omitting the fact that yet another business will be forced out of the area. This is a terrible proposal; once again selling out the life of the East End.