Replacement windows and doors at Chelsea Farm House, Chelsea, London SW10

What was proposed

The application proposed replacing residential entrance doors, windows and balcony doors, alongside minor repairs to the roof, walls and walkways.

“THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA PLANNING APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE 16/04/2026 REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR, PLANNING AND PLACE Application: PP/25/06119 Agenda Item: S008 Address:Chelsea Farm House, Cremorne Estate, LONDON, SW10 0BY Proposal: Replacement of private residential entrance doors, windows, and minor external repairs.”

“The ground floor door leafs would be painted black and the upper floor door leafs would be painted dark blue; -Replacement of the main entrance doors and screens on the south-west elevation of the block; -Replacement of all existing balcony doors on the south-east elevation of the block with new double-glazed aluminium white framed doors; -Replacement of all existing metal casement windows on all façades of the block with new double-glazed aluminium casement windows to match…”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

Chelsea Farm House is a four-storey modern block of flats in the Cremorne Estate, near listed walls and the Cheyne Conservation Area.

“No objections to the application were received during the consultation period. The proposals would comply with the Development Plan and the statutory duty for a conservation area, and would be acceptable. It is recommended the Committee grants planning permission with the conditions listed in Section 9 of this report. 2.Reason for committee consideration ·The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (the Council) is the applicant. 3.The site and its surroundings 3.1 Nos.”

“3.2The building is located within the setting of listed walls enclosing the Moravian Burial Ground to the north and is adjacent to the Cheyne Conservation Area to the north. 3.3The building is subject to Article 4 direction number 100 (basements).”

Officer report

The officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended permission because the works would comply with the development plan and have acceptable effects on appearance, heritage, neighbours, flooding and fire safety.

“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 General townscapeCD1, CD2, CD10 Heritage assetsCD3, CD4, CD5, CD15 Living conditionsCD9, GB7 Fire SafetyCD16 Flooding and SuDSGB11, GB12 5.2 These policies can be read online at: ·Local Plan: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/local-plan/local- plan ·London Plan:…”

“6.7A Planning Fire Safety Strategy is not required in this instance. The application is supported by a Reasonable Exemption Statement which demonstrates that the proposals would not impact existing fire safety measures, in accordance with Local Plan Policy CD16.”

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Consultation responses

Forty-seven neighbouring occupiers were notified, but no letters were received and no objections were recorded.

“7.Community Infrastructure Levy 7.1If permitted and built, the proposal would not require a payment towards funding additional infrastructure under the Borough’s Community Infrastructure Levy and a payment towards funding Crossrail under the Mayor of London’s Community Infrastructure Levy. 8.Consultations carried out Comments from interested parties 8.147 neighbouring occupiers were notified directly of the application.”

Officer report

Speakers at the meeting

There were no speakers for this item.

The committee’s decision

The committee resolved to grant planning permission with the conditions listed in the officer report.

“Resolved: to grant planning permission with the conditions listed in Section 9 of this report.”

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