Stomachs kept full and faces happy at La Collina, London for our Christmas Party.

The first phase of the refurbishment of Pickering House is now completed. Works include the refurbishment of 18 existing flats, roof extension to 6 two-bedroom flats, landscaping and boundary treatments.

Listed Building Consent for external repairs and internal refurbishment of No.4 Hay’s Mews, a Grade II listed property in Mayfair has been obtained. The works include repairs to the roof, the facades and the windows, however the proposed works are mainly confined to the interior where a comprehensive refurbishment and modernisation of the house will take place. The decision was taken in August 2011 by Westminster City Council and construction works will start by the end of the year.

The erection of a futuristic single family dwelling house on a substantial but derelict site. The accommodation will include, 6 bedrooms, a separate Guest suite, 3 substantial reception areas, family room, music room, cinema, spa, steam room and swimming pool areas, an orangery, library and reading areas and external raised terraces to living, breakfast and master bedrooms. The grounds will be extensively re-landscaped with enhanced ecological improvement works to both trees, shrub belt and existing derelict pond. OSEL are engaged as Lead Consultant to oversee the development of the design both externally and internally, and to assist in the procurement of the building on site by providing a site presence throughout the construction stages. Due for completion in the Spring of 2013.

Victoria Shipton became a member of the Marylebone Association Planning Sub-committee and will be supporting the Association in reviewing and commenting on planning applications within the locality.

Madness and mayhem as Osel set off to the Park Farm Caravan & Camp Site in Bodiam, East Sussex.

Andy Brommage joined us as Project Architect.

Emotions ran high yesterday during our BBQ party organised to say ‘Goodbye’ to our Claire Thomas. After working for Osel for almost 11 years, Claire is leaving us to move to Malvern. We wish her the best of luck in her future endeavours.

Planning & Conservation Area Approval was obtained today for 1 White’s Row development. A further Planning Application will be submitted for the creation of an additional penthouse apartment at the 4th floor level.