Window refurbishment at Honey Lane House, London SW10

What was proposed

The application proposed cyclical refurbishment, including replacing front windows and metal doors and adding a bitumen roof layer.

“/PP/25/03805:1 THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA PLANNING APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE 09/09/2025 REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR, PLANNING AND PLACE Application: PP/25/03805 Agenda Item: S079 Address:Honey Lane House, 115-119 Finborough Road, LONDON, SW10 9DX Proposal: Cyclical refurbishment works, including renewal of existing windows with new uPVC units. Refreshment of external and internal communal decorations.”

“/PP/25/03805:2 4.The proposal and any relevant planning history 4.1The proposals would comprise replacement of the existing uPVC windows to the front of the property with new uPVC windows and two existing metal doors with new metal doors of similar design and material. There would be no new openings created. The existing roof would be covered in a layer of bitumen felt with bonded mineral stone chipping. 4.2There is no relevant planning history for this site.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the works would preserve the conservation area’s character and safeguard nearby residents’ living conditions.

“/PP/25/03805:3 iWhether the proposals would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the existing building, surrounding context and wider The Boltons Conservation Area; and iiWhether the proposals would ensure good living conditions for those living nearby. Character and Appearance 6.4The property is currently fitted with modern uPVC windows and metal front doors.”

“Therefore, there would be no impact on the amenity of the neighbouring occupants or resultant overlooking introduced. The proposals would comply with Local Plan policy CD9 and would safeguard the living conditions of nearby residents.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Twenty-two neighbouring occupiers were notified, but no letters were received in response to the consultation.

“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 8.122 neighbouring occupiers were notified directly of the application.”

“/PP/25/03805:4 The application was advertised in the Gazette on 01/08/2025. A statutory notice advertising the application was posted near the site on 01/08/2025. 8.2No letters were received in response to the consultation. 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.”

Officer report

Speakers at the meeting

There were no speakers for this application.

The committee’s decision

The committee unanimously granted planning permission with the conditions set out in the officer report.

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

Minutes