Window and door alterations at 38-40 Burnaby Street, Chelsea, London SW10

What was proposed

Retrospective permission was sought for replacement windows, changes to two rear windows, and removal of a door and window.

“PP/25/02338 Agenda Item: S122 Address:38-40 Burnaby Street, LONDON, SW10 0PL Proposal: Replacement of windows to timber double glazed, and re-positioning of rear windows and the removal of a door and window (retrospective application) Applicant: [the applicant]: [name withheld] Surveying 'Trading style of Cubic Property Consulting ltd' Properties notified:Objections:Support:Comments:Petition: 9 9010 Conservation area:Lots Village 1.Summary 1.1 Given the nature of the…”

“/PP/25/02338:2 positive contribution to the historic and architectural character and appearance of the conservation area. 4.The proposal and any relevant planning history 4.1Retrospective planning permission is sought for the replacement of windows and the re-position and re-sizing of two rear windows and the removal of a door and window. The windows have been replaced with the same style and material of traditional sash windows of the area.”

Officer report

Site and surroundings

The property is a joint dwelling in a small late-nineteenth-century terrace within the Lots Village Conservation Area.

“2.Reason for committee consideration · Three or more objections were received during the consultation period and the recommendation is to grant. 3.The site and its surroundings 3.1 The subject site is on the northern side of Burnaby Street and is a joint dwelling within a small terrace group with differing design features throughout the group, built in the late 1800s. 3.2Within the Lots Village Conservation Area Appraisal, the building is considered to make a…”

Officer report

Planning history

An earlier retrospective application for roofing over a small rear lightwell was granted in 2004.

“4.4The relevant planning history is set out below: ReferenceDescriptionDecision PP/04/00229 Retrospective application in connection with the roofing over small lightwell at rear of building. Granted – 18/3/04 5.Main policies and strategies relevant to the decision The development plan 5.1The main planning considerations applying to the site and the associated policies are: Local Plan Conservation areas CD3, CD4, General townscape CD1, CD2, CD10, Living conditionsCD9 Fire…”

Officer report

Officers’ assessment

Officers considered the modest works acceptable because they preserve the building and conservation area and do not increase overlooking or harm living conditions.

“/PP/25/02338:3 ·Conservation Area Proposal Statements and Conservation Area Appraisals: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/heritage-and-conservation/conse rvation-areas/conservation-area 6.Evaluation 6.1 Biodiversity net gain (BNG) has become mandatory from 12 February 2024 under the Environment Act 2021. The development would be below the threshold for BNG, and therefore, would be exempt.”

“The removal of the existing door and window and replaced with brick improves the visual cohesion of the rear elevation. Issues and balancing 6.8 The works would be a modest alteration to the building, that would respect the character of the building, and would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area.”

Officer report

Public speakers

No speakers addressed the committee on this application.

Committee vote

The committee unanimously voted to grant planning permission with the conditions in the officer recommendation.

“Resolved unanimously: that planning permission be granted with the conditions at section 9 of the officer report.”

Minutes