House extensions and basement at 80 Old Church Street, Chelsea, London SW3

What was proposed

The application proposed a basement extension, lightwells, garage conversion, ground-floor extensions, a roof terrace, roof alterations and new fenestration.

“The Director considers it appropriate that the Committee determines the application. 3.The site and its surroundings 3.180 Old Church Street is an end of terrace house on the eastern side of the street consisting of a ground and first floor, plus accommodation in the pitched roof. The property also has a basement level, which is restricted to beneath the footprint of the building and is not externally visible.”

“New dormer window on the front elevation and a rooflight. ·Conversion of one garage to a living space. 4.2The following amendments were made to the submitted drawings following discussions with officers: ·Reduction of the two-storey extension partly along the side elevation to a single storey as approved under planning permission PP/23/05630. ·Clarification that the proposed privacy screen would be located within the application boundary.”

Officer report

Earlier permissions

Earlier permissions included a front lightwell and a similar extension, basement works, garage conversion and dormer, while another application was withdrawn.

“PP/23/05631 Extension at ground floor, extension at basement level, conversion of one of two garages, new dormer window on front roof, addition of air source heat pump and minor internal alterations to upper floors. W i t h d r a w n 28/11/2023 4.5The following permission is for a similar link extension and basement construction at No. 84 Old Church Street: ReferenceDescriptionDecision Implemented PP/13/06548 Enlargement of basement with front and rear lightwells.”

Officer report

Who spoke

Two people addressed the committee against the application, and the agent addressed it in support.

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 report.”

Minutes