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I honestly cannot believe I am typing this but the enforcement officers finally backed down so that second umbrella is officially allowed to stay. I am just staring at the space outside right now feeling so much relief because this business really would have struggled without it. Thank you for …

May 24, 2014

Temple Lounge Canary Wharf Petition to retain our Umbrella

Temple Lounge Canary Wharf Petition to retain our Umbrella

🏆 Won — 132 supporters Verified

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Started by Naz Choudhury 12 years, 7 months ago
Temple Lounge have recently been refused a planning application to retain our second umbrella on the grounds of its size and design that it does not compliment the Grade 1 listed building that it is near. We believe that we are being unfairly targeted as anyone walking along the West India Quayside will see that all the operators have 'Jumbrella's', most of whom do not have planning but we are the only ones facing persecution from enforcement officers.


By virtue of the length of time (over 4 years) the first Jumbrella has been present on the Quayside, planning officers conceded that we would not require planning on this as it is lawful development and dropped the enforcement on it. This is the Jumbrella closest to the building. However, they continue to seek the removal of the second Jumbrella, which is further away from the building. The removal of this Jumbrella would make our business not viable at this site with the high levels of rent etc.

To assist our appeal we urge everyone who believes that the second Jumbrella does not adversely affect the Grade 1 listed building, from its size or design, and it is not out of keeping with the Quayside, and if anything enhances the area.

Thanking You

Updates

April 11, 2014

I spent the morning walking the quayside just looking at all the other umbrellas and honestly it feels like such a targeted headache while the planning office ignores everyone else. It is tough to stay focused on the business side of things when this is hanging over our heads but reading what you all are writing in the comments keeps me from just throwing in the towel entirely.

Reached 100 supporters

April 11, 2014

60 Comments

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Anonymous
11 years ago Featured

I paid a visit to the quay,Temple lounge is a unique establishment for the area. The jumbrellas are the core sitting area for the customers and removing it would certainly make the business unviable.

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Conny
12 years ago Featured

The umbrellas aren't bothering anyone and this business is presumably helping pay for our friendly council's salaries. The last thing this economy requires is bureaucrats interfering in a business that is (a) creating no disturbance, (b)employing staff and (c) adding value to the economy. The fact that this guy is not on the public dole should be applauded, particularly as he is brining life to an otherwise dead area..

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Talat
12 years ago Featured

A fantastic place to relax appreciating the breath taking views of canary wharf. Temple Lounge are unique and enjoyed by customers far and wide. Although, I don't smoke sheesha I'd be downhearted of a thriving business punished over one umbrella too many!

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Ferhan Sheikh
12 years ago Featured

Jumbrella does not adversely affect the Grade 1 listed building, from its size or design, and it is not out of keeping with the Quayside.

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Sulaiman Mir
12 years ago Featured

temple lounge brings life into the area and the umbrella's are no bigger than others on the quayside.

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Anonymous
12 years ago Featured

I don't see a problem with the 'jumberella' in question. I love Temple Lounge and love that it has these 'jumberella's there. It will definitely affect business as I for one wouldn't go there when there's rain etc

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ammar
11 years ago

I paid a visit to the quay,Temple lounge is a unique establishment for the area. The jumbrellas are the core sitting area for the customers and removing it would certainly make the business unviable.

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Raj Hossain
12 years ago

I Support Temple Lounge To retian their Umbrella.