Retractable shop canopies at 61 King's Road, Chelsea, London SW3

“PP/26/00279:1 THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA PLANNING APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE 26/05/2026 REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR, PLANNING AND PLACE Application: PP/26/00279 Agenda Item: S026 Address:61 King's Road, LONDON, SW3 4NT Proposal: Installation of traditional 'Greenwich' style retractable canopies to the ground floor front and side elevations.”

“4.The proposal and any relevant planning history 4.1The proposed development seeks to install retractable Greenwich style canopies to both the side elevation facing Wellington Square and front elevation facing King’s Road, at ground floor level the building. 4.2Amendments were received which adjusted the height of the proposed canopies to meet the minimum height standards (in relation to vertical clearance) set out in theTransport and Streets SDP.”

“/PP/26/00279:2 3.1 The application site is located to the southern side of the Kings Road and to the southwestern extent of Wellington Square. The site is formed of a corner building which houses commercial use at ground and lower ground floor with residential accommodation at first and second floor. 3.2The building is comprised of a three-storey building with a lower ground floor. The building is Grade II listed and dates to the early mid-nineteenth century.”

“/PP/26/00279:3 15/03/2024 PP/23/05189 Replacement shop front and alterations to side elevation. Change of use from Class E(e) (Health and Beauty) to Class E(b) (Coffee Shop). Granted – 15/03/2024 LB/23/05190 Replacement shop front and alterations to side elevation. Change of use from Class E(e) (Health and Beauty) to Class E(b) (Coffee Shop).”

“6.4The decisive issues are: iWhether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character, appearance and significance of the wider Royal Hospital conservation area; iiWhether the proposal would safeguard the special historic or architectural interest of the designated heritage asset; and iiiWhether the proposal would safeguard the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers. Character, appearance, significance and listed building 6.5The host building, no.”

“The significance of the building derives from the original and historic architectural design, features, plan form, elevational hierarchy reflected in the internal arrangement, and remaining historic fabric. The building has a valuable contribution to the character and appearance of Wellington Square and the King’s Road. King’s Road benefitted from shopfront alterations and changes to the side elevation which was granted in 2024.”

“/PP/26/00279:6 1 The awnings would be particularly detrimental to the beautiful symmetry of the Square. The level of symmetry of the square is already disrupted by the existing side elevation of the ground floor unit. The addition of the side canopy therefore does not alter this degree of symmetry. The development would alter the historic character and appearance of Wellington Square, the host building and surrounding Conservation Area.”

“The proposal is likely to result in the loss of existing motorcycle and cycle parking, further adding to congestion and unsafe. There is no modification to existing cycle/ motorcycle parking under this application. The applicant is seeking an alcohol license and this would impact the noise and amenity of both King’s Road and Wellington Square. This application only concerns the planning permission for the two canopies.”

“Other consultees and organisations ConsulteeComment Where in the report this is considered Cons er vat ion and Design Officer No objection Under section 6.5 to 6.8 9.Recommended conditions if the application is granted 1.Time limit (Full PP) The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.”

“PP/26/00279 – Resolved by majority (with Cllr Husband abstaining): not to adopt the recommendation to grant planning permission.”

“PP/26/00279 - Resolved unanimously: that planning permission be refused for the following reasons, as proposed by Cllr Idris and seconded by Cllr North:”