Swimming pool alterations at Chelsea Sports Centre, Chelsea, London SW3

The site

Chelsea Sports Centre is a Grade II* listed mid-20th-century Neo-Georgian building designed by E Vincent Harris.

“It is recommended the Committee grants listed building consent with the conditions listed in Section 8 of this report. 2.Reason for committee consideration · The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (the Council) is the applicant. 3.The site and its surroundings 3.1 Chelsea Sports Centre is a Grade II* listed building, constructed in the mid-20th century in the Neo-Georgian style and designed by E Vincent Harris.”

“/LB/25/03113:2 3.2Its significance derives from its architectural and historic importance, representing part of the post WWII reconstruction efforts of London. It replaced a previous library that was destroyed.”

Officer report

Officers’ assessment

Officers recommended approval because the works would preserve the building’s significance while improving teaching, hygiene, energy use and running costs.

“/LB/25/03113:3 local policy by keeping this purpose-built public swimming pool in economic use, which is its optimum viable use. The proposed works would have no impact on its significance but would achieve wider public benefits by making the facility available to more people, saving energy and saving money in running costs while increasing capacity to generate revenue.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

No supporting or opposing letters were received, while Historic England said the Council could determine the application.

“Consultees and organisations ConsulteeComment Historic England The Council may determine the application as it sees fit. 8.Recommended conditions if the application is granted 1.Time limit The works hereby granted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this consent. Reason - As required by Section 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas Act) 1990, to avoid the accumulation of consents.”

Officer report

Speakers

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The committee vote

The committee voted unanimously to grant permission with the conditions in section 8 of the officer report.

“Resolved unanimously: that planning permission be granted with the conditions at section 8 of the officer report.”

Minutes