Shopfront alterations and signage at Metropolitan Building, Lots Road Power Station, Chelsea

“/PP/25/03794:2 asset of great historical and architectural significance. 3.2The site is located within the Lots Village Conservation Area and is within proximity to the Grade II Listed LCC Pumping Station, which is east of the site. 4.The proposal and any relevant planning history 4.1The proposed development is for shopfront alterations and new signage for Unit C11 to facilitate Sainsbury’s occupation as a ‘Local’ format convenience store.”

“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 The site comprises the ground floor and mezzanine of Unit C11 of the redeveloped Power Station Building on Lots Road. The building itself is not a listed building but is a heritage…”

“4.4The relevant planning history is set out below: ReferenceDescriptionDecision PP/02/01324 Conversion of Power Station to provide a mix of residential, retail, office, business and restaurant uses, together with erection of a 30 storey residential tower with ground floor gym, a 3-8 storey building incorporating commercial and residential uses, a 7 storey residential building, associated parking, servicing and landscaping, and works to Chelsea Creek, including three…”

“/PP/25/03794:3 ·Transport and Streets 5.6 These documents can be read online at: ·Conservation Area Proposal Statements and Conservation Area Appraisals: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/heritage-and-conservation/conse rvation-areas/conservation-area ·Other documents: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/supplementary-pl anning-documents-and-guidance 6.Evaluation 6.1 The replacement of the door with a new single sliding…”

“Issues and balancing 6.6The proposal would preserve the character and appearance of the building and the Conservation Area and would provide better functionality of the shopfront. Thus, would be in compliance with policies CD4 and CD14 of the Local Plan 2024.”

“/PP/25/03794:4 CommentResponse 1 Automatic doors will cause a nuisance to neighbours. The function of the automatic doors will occur only when the shop is operating and will provide accessibility to the shop. Replacement of glass to metal louvres would impact the uniformity of the building.”

“The application only relates to the alterations of the shopfront. 9.Recommended conditions if the application is granted 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.”

“CA/25/03795 - Resolved unanimously: that advertisement consent be granted with the conditions in section 9 of the officer report.”