Nine flats above a pub at The Goose, Fulham, London SW6

What was proposed

The application proposed a mansard roof, extensions and alterations to create nine self-contained flats while retaining the public house.

“Description: Erection of a mansard roof to create an additional third floor for residential use; second floor side extension; roof extension of the existing back addition and fenestration alterations in connection with the change of use of first and second floor level from Public House (Class Sui Generis) into 6 x 1 bedroom and 3 x 2 bedroom self-contained flats (Class C3).”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site contains a part two-storey and part three-storey public house with a large rear addition and beer garden.

“The application site (0.06ha) is located on the western side of North End Road at its junction with Chestnut Court to the north. The site includes a part two and part three storey building with a large two storey back addition, in use as Public House.”

“The main trading space of the Public House is situated at the ground floor with ancillary spaces at basement and upper floor areas. The basement comprises of customer toilets and storage space and the upper floors includes a commercial kitchen and an ancillary manager's flat. There is a beer garden to the rear which is directly accessible from the main bar area.”

Officer report

Earlier applications

Earlier permissions covered advertising and beer-garden structures, while a later advertisement application was refused for design, scale and siting.

“In 2022 advertisement consent (Ref: 2022/00754/ADV) was refused for the display of replacement externally illuminated fascia signs to the corner splay and front and side elevations; an externally illuminated handwritten sign to the corner splay at first and second floor levels; a non-illuminated handwritten sign to the left hand side of the front elevation at part ground and first floor levels; a replacement internally illuminated projecting sign to the front elevation…”

“In 2007 planning permission (Ref: 2007/01657/FUL) was approved for alterations to the existing external canopy structure located within the rear beer garden of the Public House; involving the installation of polycarbonate sheeting to canopy structure and the erection of an additional fixed Jumbrella.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

The Metropolitan Police and Thames Water raised no objections, while three objections concerned residential impacts, drainage and construction disruption.

“The application was publicised by way of site and press notices. Notification letters were also sent to 108 neighbouring addresses. In response, 3 objections were received on the following summary grounds: - • Loss of light and outlook • Detrimental to exiting residents’ living conditions and well-being • Loss of a comfortable living environment • Application must be comprehensively reviewed • Insufficient drainage • Disruption during construction, related hazards and…”

“Thames Water have raised no objections subject to informatives.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A presentation was given and there were no registered speakers.

The committee’s decision

The Committee unanimously supported both officer recommendations and authorised permission subject to a legal agreement and conditions.

“That the Director of Planning and Property be authorised to grant planning permission upon the completion of a satisfactory legal agreement and subject to the conditions listed in the report.”

“That the Director of Planning and Property, after consultation with the Assistant Director of Legal Services and the Chair of the Planning and Development Control Committee be authorised to make any minor changes to the proposed conditions, which may include the variation, addition or deletion of conditions, any such changes shall be within their discretion.”

Minutes