Flat alterations and dormers at Flat 4, 39 Lennox Gardens, Chelsea, London SW1X

“The proposals comprise the reinstatement of lost historic features and plan form at second and third floor levels, the replacement of unsympathetic modern alterations with more historically appropriate details and finishes, alterations to the attic floor layout, the replacement of existing non-original dormers and rooflights with revised rear dormers and conservation rooflights, and the replacement of rear railings.”

“/PP/26/03440:3 ·Removal of non-original dormers and rooflights and replacement with two modest rear dormers and two flush conservation rooflights, reducing visual impact. ·Removal of modern internal partitions and features. External Works ·Replacement of rear railings. 4.2Revised plans were received to reduce the scale of the dormers by setting them below the ridge line, as per officer recommendations after reviewing the initial scheme.”

“/PP/26/03440:2 It is recommended the Committee grants planning permission with the conditions listed in Section 9 of this report. 2.Reason for committee consideration · Three or more objections were received during the consultation period and the recommendation is to grant. 3.The site and its surroundings 3.1 Number 39 Lennox Gardens forms part of a Grade ll listed terrace, a red brick, Victorian style building within the landscape of Lennox Gardens, Kensington and Chelsea.”

“The proposed works would affect the second-floor door on the front elevation and the hipped roof. 3.3The building was originally constructed as a single dwelling but was converted into flats in early 1958. As part of these works, the property was substantially altered and extended. 3.4More broadly, the site lies within the Hans Town Conservation Area, one of the Borough’s largest conservation areas, with a variety of building uses and architectural vernaculars.”

“/PP/26/03440:5 6.5Overall, for the reasons outlined above, the proposals would preserve the character and appearance of the host building, group of buildings and conservation area, and the special architectural, historic interest and heritage significance of this Grade II listed building as well as the surrounding listed buildings. As such, the works are consistent with the requirements of Policies CD1, CD2, CD3, CD4, CD5, CD12, and CD13 of the Local Plan 2024.”

“Issues and balancing 6.11 6.12 The principal considerations in the determination of this application are the impact of the proposals on the character and appearance of the host building, the conservation area and the significance of the Grade II listed building, together with any effects on neighbouring living conditions. The proposed works include alterations to the upper floors and roof, together with the reinstatement of a number of historic features and details.”

“8.3Five letters were receivedobjecting to the application, summarised as: CommentResponse The proposed works and dormers are excessive in scale, harmful to the roofscape, harmful to character of the listing, and harmful to the wider character of the conservation areas. The proposed heritage impact statement is disingenuous and incorrect in its assessment. All comments relating to the design and scale of the dormers have been carefully considered.”

“/PP/26/03440:7 been assessed by the Design and Heritage Officer. The works will require scaffolding and present a security risk to neighbouring properties. Concerns regarding the potential security risks associated with scaffolding are noted. However, such matters relate to the temporary management of the construction process and are not material considerations that would justify refusal of the application.”

“Details GRANTED, in accordance with the recommendation.”

“/PP/26/03440:8 1.Time limit (Full PP) The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason - As required by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, to avoid the accumulation of unexercised planning permissions.”

“Reason - The details are material to the acceptability of the proposals, and to ensure accordance with the development plan. 3.Code of Construction Practice No development shall commence until: A) An Appendix A Checklist and Site Construction Management Plan (SCMP) for the development have both been submitted to, and approved in writing, by the Council’s Construction Management Team, and then B) Copies of the approved Checklist and Plan, and their written approval, have been…”