School external alterations at 15 Manresa Road, Chelsea, London SW3

“/PP/25/03422:1 THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA PLANNING APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE 09/09/2025 REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR, PLANNING AND PLACE Application: PP/25/03422 Agenda Item: S082 Address:15 Manresa Road, LONDON, SW3 6NB Proposal: Proposed removal of plant enclosure and associated air handling unit and pipework. Resurfacing of rear playground with a polymeric surface. Installation of new steps and handrail to part of ramp on north side of building.”

“/PP/25/03422:2 recommendation is to grant. 3.The site and its surroundings 3.1 The site is located on the southwestern side Manresa Road; the building is a Grade II* listed building and within the Chelsea Park Carlyle Conservation Area. 3.2The building was constructed as the Chelsea Public Library in 1890-1. Designed by J.M. Brydon the building is Italianate Baroque in type, in a High Victorian interpretation of this style.”

“4.2In the 1970s when the library was relocated the building became part of Chelsea College, with related minor alterations; in 2006 the building was converted to accommodate the Hampshire School, with substantial alterations across parts of the building including the removal of a secondary staircase, several partitions to provide classrooms, the insertion of a lift and the addition of a mezzanine across the north-west rooms of the ground-floor of the building.”

“/PP/25/03422:3 5.1The main planning considerations applying to the site and the associated policies are: Local Plan Conservation areas CD4 Listing BuildingCD3, CD5 General townscape CD1, CD2, CD10, Living conditionsCD9 NoiseGB8 OverheatingGB5 Fire SafetyCD16 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 · London Plan: http://www.london.gov.uk/priorities/planning/london-plan…”

“Living Conditions 6.5 The proposed development seeks minor ground level alterations to the rear outside area of the building. Due to the nature of the proposals and that it will remove unnecessary plant enclosure and equipment, replace and improve rear outside area surfacing (including steps and hand rail), and add condenser that will meet the noise SPD requirements. There would be no material impact on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.”

“LB/25/03423 - Resolved unanimously: that listed building consent be granted with the conditions in section 2 of the officer report.”