Generator enclosure details at Elm Park House, Chelsea, London SW10

What was proposed

The application sought approval of external materials and landscaping details for a generator enclosure serving firefighting lifts.

“/CON/25/05309:1 THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA PLANNING APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE 18/11/2025 REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR, PLANNING AND PLACE Application: CON/25/05309 Agenda Item: S110 Address:Elm Park House, Fulham Road, LONDON, SW10 9QD Proposal: Details required by condition 3 (Submission of details) of planning permission 22/02752 (Installation of generator enclosure for fire fighting lifts, in single room brick building with concrete tiled pitched roof).”

“/CON/25/05309:2 3.3The site is not within a conservation area (CA) but is overlooked by properties in the Thurloe and Smith’s Charity CA on the opposing side of Fulham Road. 4.The proposal and any relevant planning history 4.1The application seeks to approve condition 3 of planning permission PP/22/02752.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site is in open garden space beside a residential block, with nearby flats and a conservation area across Fulham Road.

“3.The site and its surroundings 3.1 The site is part of the open garden space within Elm Park Gardens. The gardens also include Elm Park House which is a residential flat block wit 11 residential floors, a ground floor and underground car park. 3.2Elm Park Gardens is access from Fulham Road to the north and is bounded to the east and west by large residential blocks of flats.”

Officer report

Why approval was advised

The proposed brick, pointing, slates, fittings and paving would match the main building and preserve the nearby conservation area’s character and views.

“Granted 16/12/2022 5.Main policies and strategies relevant to the decision The development plan 5.1The main planning considerations applying to the site and the associated policies are: Local Plan Conservation areasCD15 General townscapeCD1, CD2, CD10, CD13 5.2 These policies can be read online at: · Local Plan: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/local-plan/local- plan 6.Evaluation 6.1 The application has been amended slightly to include an…”

“/CON/25/05309:3 conservation area Character and appearance. 6.3The proposed materials are considered acceptable. The colour texture and bond of the wall would match the main building of Elm Park House, as would the colour and profile of pointing and the colour and material of the slates. It is confirmed that full bricks will be used instead of brick slips.”

Officer report

Consultation and comments

No public consultation was required for this details application, and no comments were received.

“7.Consultations carried out Comments from interested parties 7.1No public consultation is undertaken for approval of details applications, although the application was included in the Council’s weekly list. No comments were received. INFORMATIVES Background papers: Documents associated with the application (except exempt or confidential information) may be viewed at www.rbkc.gov.uk/planningsearch/cases/CON/25/05309.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The officer introduced the application, and no speakers attended.

The committee decision

The committee unanimously granted the discharge of Condition 3 as recommended.

“Resolved unanimously: that the discharge be granted for Condition 3 in the officer report.”

Minutes