Internal and external alterations in connection with a new Fine Watches Fine Jewellery department. Internal alterations comprising: Removal…

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Internal and external alterations in connection with a new Fine Watches Fine Jewellery department. Internal alterations comprising: Removal of sections of ground floor slab in Zones E2, Y and Z to create double height space with formation of new brand spaces and partitions; Opening of new portals, removal and strengthening of columns and installation of two circular escalator halls and new brand lifts; Removal of Escalator 10 between ground and first floors and removal of Stair 10 from ground to level two and insertion of new Escalator 10; Reinstatement of heritage-inspired ceilings of Zones E, E2, S2, Y and Z and new column capitals; Replacement basement roof slab around Hans Road/Brompton Road corner; Relocation of back of house facilities to sub-basement of Zone Y and transformer rooms to subbasement of Zone Z; Removal of service ramp in Zones E and E2; Formation of new areas at sub-basement level in Zones E and E2 for installation of new goods lifts and in Zones E and Y for installation of new services corridor; and Lowering of lower ground floor slab in Zones E, E2 and Y and of sub-basement floor slab in Zone Y and formation of escalator and lift pits. External alterations to Hans Road ground floor elevation including: Reinstatement and restoration of historic features to Door 9 at Zone E2 including curved glass windows, high level clerestory windows and decorative tracery, period entrance doors, decorative mosaic floor and addition of new awnings; Replacement fire escape timber doors at relocated Door 9a and new Door 10a with decorative tracery above; Removal of Door 10 and replacement vitrine windows with addition of new awnings; Refurbishment of Hans Mansions door with regrading of pavement for level access; Lowering of cills by one bay and replacement windows at Zones Y and Zone Z; Removal of plant at lower ground level at Zone Y; Removal of railings at Zone Z and extension of pavement to meet building; Replacement Door 1 at Zone Z to match existing with extended steps and new handrails; Removal of entrance and windows at base of Coronation Tower and replacement with new vitrine displays and stone plinth to match existing; Replacement doors and metal panels to Hans Road Hoist Door at Zone S; and New platform lift installed to steps to Door 2 at Zone S.