Request ID: FOI-1448-2324 Date published: 29 August 2023
You asked
I would like to request data and information held by TfL and its respective subsidiaries against one of your buildings: 108A Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, E1 1JE.
In particular, please could you respond to the following:
• Which company instructed the construction of the building?
• Which year was the building built?
• Who owns the building?
• Assuming transport for London and/or its subsidiaries have an interest in the substation, when was it last:
• Used,
• Maintained,
• Surveyed,
• Accessed ,
For each of the above please specify the reason for access.
• What is the current use for this substation?
• Is there any planned future usage for this building other than for operational requirements?
Are there any public record ordinance survey maps that can shared for this property?
We answered
TfL Ref: FOI-1448-2324
Thank you for your clarified request which we received on 3 August, asking for information about 108A Whitechapel Road.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy. I can confirm that we hold some of the information you require. You asked:
• Which company instructed the construction of the building?
Abraham Segalov, a watchmaker in Black Lion Yard and Clapton Common.
• Which year was the building built?
It was built by Kirk & Kirk in 1922/1924.
• Who owns the building?
Transport for London.
• Assuming transport for London and/or its subsidiaries have an interest in the substation, when was it last: • Used, • Maintained, • Surveyed, • Accessed ,
108A Whitechapel Road is not a substation. The building is used for residential and commercial purposes.
For each of the above please specify the reason for access. • What is the current use for this substation? • Is there any planned future usage for this building other than for operational requirements?
As above.
Are there any public record ordinance survey maps that can shared for this property?
If this is not the information you are looking for, or if you are unable to access it for any reason, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal as well as information on copyright and what to do if you would like to re-use any of the information we have disclosed.
Yours sincerely
Eva Hextall FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
