Six-flat extension and basement at St. Johns House, Kensington, London W11

What is proposed

The application proposes extensions, a mansard roof, a basement, boundary wall works and internal reorganisation of six existing flats.

“4.The proposal and any relevant planning history 4.1 Planning permission is sought for: - An extension to north-eastern corner of the building; - Addition of mansard roof extension; - Excavation of basement under footprint of the building but also under part of the front and rear garden areas (with associated underground swimming pool and plant equipment areas); - Restoration/rebuilding of boundary walls; - External alterations to all elevations and internal alterations…”

Officer report

Earlier permissions

An earlier scheme was refused and later allowed on appeal, with subsequent permissions altering the mansard roof and confirming lawful implementation.

“4.5The relevant planning history is set out below: ReferenceDescription Decision PP/19/06989 Full height extension to north east corner of building, addition of a mansard roof extension, excavation of basement under footprint and part of rear courtyard, extension of lower ground floor under front garden, introduction of an entrance to eastern facade and alterations to entrance on St John's Gardens, external alterations to all elevations and internal alterations in…”

“PP/19/06989 allowed under appeal ref: APP/K5600/W/20/3251026 to raise the mansard roof to improve the internal floor to ceiling height and to create an increase in internal space for the fourth floor flat. Granted 17th July 2023 CL/23/08480 Confirmation that the implementation of works approved under ref. PP/23/03308 dated 17th July 2023, is lawful. Granted issued 01st March 2024”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Consultees raised no objection or considered the scheme acceptable subject to conditions covering archaeology, transport, noise, contamination, design and trees.

“No objection is therefore raised in the event of it being supported subject to imposition of a similar pre commencement condition so as to secure the submission of an archaeological watching brief prior to works taking place.”

“Conservation and Design Officer Revised scheme now acceptable subject to conditions. Paras 6.20 to 6.32 Arboricultural Officer No objection subject to conditions. Para 6.8 Planning Policy Submitted Viability Statement needs to be subject to robust review by independent assessors. Paras 6.10 to 6.19 9.”

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Speakers

No speakers addressed the committee.

Decision

The committee unanimously granted planning permission with the listed conditions and delegated completion of the Section 106 agreement.

“Resolved unanimously: to grant planning permission with the conditions listed in Section 9 of the report and to delegate authority to the Director of Planning and Place to finalise the drafting of a legal agreement under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) based on the Heads of Terms identified at Section 7 of this report and ikkthe conditions listed in Section 9 of the report.”

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