12 flats at 1 - 3 Chesilton Road, Fulham, London SW6

What was proposed

The application sought to convert an educational building into 12 flats, with extensions, roof changes, landscaping, solar panels and other external works.

“Description: Change of use from educational (Use Class F1) to residential (Use Class C3) provide 12 self-contained flats (3 x 1-bedroom and 9 x 2-bedroom), with external works including partial demolition and construction of a single-storey side extension, alterations to the roof, windows and doors, creation of external amenity spaces, installation of landscaping and solar panels, reconstruction and increase in height of the north side brick boundary to 3m, along with other…”

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The site and surroundings

The vacant two- or three-storey building stands in a mainly residential area near Fulham Road, with a moderate public transport rating and medium flood risk.

“SITE DESCRIPTION AND HISTORY 1.1 The application site comprises a two/three storey building on the eastern side of Chesilton Road, close to the junction with Fulham Road. The building is situated between a three-storey residential terrace to the north and the three-storey Fulham Park House to the south, which comprises commercial space at ground and first floor with residential units above.”

“The site is currently vacant, and was previously occupied as a private school for English language tuition to foreign students. More recently, Fulham Senior School temporarily occupied the building until the end of the 2024-25 academic year. Wetherby Pembridge, a new coeducational senior school in Kensington Olympia, is to become the new senior pathway for Fulham Prep families.”

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Earlier planning history

Earlier permissions covered roof, extension, access and external works, while applications for additional teaching space and an outdoor play area were withdrawn.

“Relevant Planning History 1.5 In 2010, a planning application (ref: 2010/01240/FUL) was withdrawn from consideration for the erection of an additional floor at roof level to provide an additional 370 sqm to accommodate two new floors of teaching space; installation of a disabled lift; refurbishment and extension of existing fire escape.”

“In 2020, planning permission (ref: 2019/03776/FUL) was granted for the erection of a dormer roof extension; erection of an extension at second floor level; installation of new stairs and access ramp to the front entrance alongside a double glazed entrance door, replacement of the existing fenestration with double glazed windows to the front and rear elevation, new frameless double glazed panels above the entrance; and associated external alterations.”

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Residents’ concerns

Objections concerned privacy, adjacent trees, construction noise and nuisance; other issues included dust, traffic, structural damage, light and flood risk.

“Impacts on privacy to neighbouring windows; • Impact of construction on adjacent trees at rear; and • Noise and nuisance during construction.”

“Adjoining properties should be protected from structural damage; • The requirements of the Party Wall Act should be met; • Impacts to light, privacy and flood risk should be mitigated.”

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Who spoke

Roy Asagba-Power gave a presentation, and registered speakers waived their right to speak because there were no objectors.

The decision

Permission was authorised subject to completing a satisfactory legal agreement and complying with the listed conditions, with delegated power for minor changes.

“That the Executive Director of Place 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 Executive Director of Place, 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 Heads of Terms of the legal agreement or proposed conditions, which may include the variation, addition or deletion of conditions, any such changes shall be within their discretion.”

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