Two single-storey homes at Workshop No 1 Rear Of 1 To 23 Theatre Street, London SW11

“APPLICATION DETAILS: Planning permission is sought for alterations including the erection of 2 x 2-bedroom single- storey dwellings, with associated ancillary works including the provision of amenity space, installation of ASHP units and waste and cycle storage. Alterations to the access from Theatre Street to Heathwall Street and installation of new access gates.”

“SITE DETAILS: The site (0.07ha) is a strip of backland located between the rear of Theatre Street and the rear of Latchmere Road. It has access off Heathwall Street to the north and off Theatre Street to the south-east, via the undercroft at No.23 Theatre Street. This backland site used to comprise nine workshop units (Class E) however, following the implementation of prior approval applications dated 15/11/2024 ref.2024/3297, the site is now in residential use (Class C3).”

“CONSTRAINTS: Town Hall Road Conservation Area Flood Zone 2 and 3a – northern part of the site only…”

“RELATED PLANNING APPLICATIONS: Application site: 2025 (2025/0034): Approved: Minor alterations to existing external elevations and associated works following implementation of prior approval dated 15/11/2024 ref.2024/3297 including realigning part of front elevations, installation of new windows/doors, addition of external courtyards, green roofs and bicycle and bin storage. Installation of ASHP units.”

“1997 (N/97/0203): Approved: Rebuilding of 3 garage workshops; alterations to existing garage/ workshop at rear of 163/165 Latchmere Road by raising front elevation; erection of metal gates (3m high) at entrance from Heathwall Street.”

“Number of letters sent 183 Site Notice Yes Press Notice Yes Number of responses received 7 Number of objections 6 Number of comments 1 Number of letters of support 0”

“Neighbour Consultation Summary OBJECTIONS: summarised as: • Overcrowding • Inaccurate boundary assumptions • Proposed works on private property • Neighbouring shed not shown • Loss of Light to garden and patio • Massing and height result in oppressive and overbearing presence • Inaccurate and unlawful roof design • Flawed biodiversity assessment…”

“Some Members raised concern that the application could amount to overdevelopment, whilst the application would result in the proposed units being up to 0.5m taller than the existing garden walls in some areas. It was added that the existing gardens were small, but very well used by existing residents, whilst comments were made regarding the viability of any significant development on the site.”

“Official schemes that had been considered recently by the Committee, and appeared to be well thought out with regards to the changes in land levels across the site. There were no requirements from an officer perspective to require the units to be further sunk into the ground in order for them to be acceptable. Regarding fire safety, it was noted that historically developed sites might not meet the current building regulation requirements.”

“RESOLVED – (8 votes for, to 2 against) that planning permission be granted as set out in the report.”