House extensions and basement at 2 Worcester Gardens, London SW11

“APPLICATION DETAILS: The application seeks planning permission for alterations including erection of roof extension to main rear roof, extension of a three-storey back addition, formation of a roof terrace above second floor level with a 1.7m high screen surround, erection of a replacement rear dormer at second floor level; erection of a single storey rear extension and excavation to create a basement including formation of rear lightwell with grille over.”

“SITE DETAILS: The application site comprises a three storey mid-terrace dwellinghouse that fronts onto Worcester Gardens, which is a private gravel lane leading off from Grandison Road.”

“The application site is located with the Clapham Common Conservation Area. Clapham Common is located approximately 10m to the north of the application site, which is designated as Metropolitan Open Land (MOL).”

“2020: (2019/5259) Approved CIL Liable: Alterations including erection of a rear roof extension and extension above part of back addition; formation of a roof terrace with screen surround; erection first and second floor rear extensions; erection of a ground floor rear/side extension; excavation to enlarge existing basement and formation of front and rear lightwells, in connection with conversion to 1 x 2 bed and 2 x 3 bed self-contained flats (not implemented and time…”

“Decision from PAC (25/04/2019) conveyed to the Planning Inspectorate for 2018/4997: The Council/Committee was minded to refuse planning permission on the grounds that the proposal, by reason of the undersized lightwell serving the basement level bedrooms, would provide a poor degree of outlook resulting in an unacceptable sense of enclosure for future occupiers while also failing to demonstrate that these same rooms would receive adequate daylight.”

“Any construction loading and unloading would take place off-street on private land, and arrangements for access and use of such land would be a private matter between the relevant landowners and title holders. Any issues pertaining to building work affecting adjoining properties and shared/communal spaces would be a private civil matter outside the remit of the local planning authority. Consequently, it is not considered necessary or reasonable to require a CMP by condition.”

“Subject to recommended conditions, the proposed development would not cause unacceptable harm to the amenity of surrounding residential occupiers in relation to losses of daylight/sunlight, overshadowing, outlook or privacy, nor is it likely to result in adverse fire safety impacts in accordance with policy D12 of the London Plan (2021) and policy LP2 of the Wandsworth Local Plan (2023).”

“Objections have been submitted in relation to the proposals at 2 Worcester Gardens. The concerns raised can be summarised as follows: • Structural Integrity and Risk of Subsidence The proposed works in particular the basement excavation could cause structural movement and subsidence, particularly given the existing significant cracks along the party wall adjoining neighbouring flats.”

“Access, Parking, and Construction Logistics The scale and duration of the proposed works could result in disruption from skips, contractor vehicles, material storage, waste management, and site welfare facilities. Request a Construction Management Plan.”

“2026/0093) 2 Worcester Gardens, SW11 6LR – (unanimous) that planning permission be granted as set out in the report, noting the additional information as set out in the late items of correspondence paper.”