Building refurbishment works at 361 Fulham Road, Chelsea, London SW10

What was proposed

The application proposed replacement aluminium windows, roof repairs, a replacement ground-floor door, and internal and external decoration works.

“/PP/25/04540:1 THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA PLANNING APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE 18/11/2025 REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR, PLANNING AND PLACE Application: PP/25/04540 Agenda Item: S113 Address:361 Fulham Road, LONDON, SW10 9TW Proposal: Refurbishment works, including renewal of existing windows with new aluminium units, external and internal communal decorations, flat roof sections replacement.”

“/PP/25/04540:2 4.The proposal and any relevant planning history 4.1Planning permission is sought for refurbishment works which includes the replacement of the existing windows to new aluminium framed windows that closely match the original style and character of the building. The proposal also includes the renovation of the roof, the replacement of an existing ground floor door and other minor external and internal decorations. 4.3Officers visited the site on 17/09/25.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site is a residential building with multiple flats and a commercial unit, near The Boltons Conservation Area.

“2.Reason for committee consideration · The [the applicant] of Kensington and Chelsea (the Council) is the applicant. 3.The site and its surroundings 3.1 361 Fulham Road is a residential building comprising multiple flats located on the corner of Fulham Road and Limerston Street with a commercial unit at street level. The flats are of a modern design and within an area that is characterised by its high quality, historic architecture.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended permission because the works would preserve the building and area’s character and maintain good living conditions.

“/PP/25/04540:3 been submitted under the current application. Issues and balancing 6.6The proposal would preserve the character and appearance of the building and the Conservation Area and would ensure that good living conditions continue for occupants and neighbouring occupants in compliance with policies CD1, CD2, CD9, CD10, CD12, CD15 and CD16 of the Local Plan 2024.”

Officer report

Impact of the works

The replacement windows would use existing openings, while the roof and façade works would have minimal visual or neighbour impact.

“The replacement windows would be fitted into the existing openings, with no discernible change to the exterior appearance of the property. There would be no material impact on neighbours’ amenity with no new sightlines created. 6.3The replacement of the flat roof sections will have a minimal impact, as the height will remain unchanged, a discreet 100mm black glass reinforced plastic (GRP) parapet trim will be added. The trim is designed to have minimal visual impact.”

Officer report

Who spoke

There were no speakers present at the meeting.

The committee vote

The committee unanimously resolved to grant planning permission with the conditions in section 9 of the officer report.

“Resolved unanimously that planning permission be granted with the conditions in section 9 of the officer report.”

Minutes

The decision

Planning permission was granted for the refurbishment works with the stated conditions.

“Description of Development: Refurbishment works, including renewal of existing windows with new aluminium units, external and internal communal decorations, flat roof sections replacement.”

Minutes

Conditions attached

The permission required the works to begin within three years and to follow the approved drawings and documents.

“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.”

Officer report