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Case reference: PP/13/04082
Address: Metropolitan Building, Lots Road Power Station, Lots Road, LONDON, SW10 0QH
Ward: Chelsea Riverside
Polling district: 04
Listed Building Grade:
Conservation area: Lots Village

Applicant details

Applicant's name: Circadian Ltd.,
Applicant company name: DP9 Planning Consultants,
Contact address: 100 Pall Mall LONDON SW1Y 5NQ

Proposal details

Application type: PP (Planning permission)
Proposed development Variation of condition 2 (including the redistribution of non residential uses, revised mix of residential units and various internal & external works including reduction in parking spaces to 384) of planning permission PP/02/01324 as approved under appeal in January 2006 (Demolition of parts of the former Lots Road Power Station; the provision of 420 residential units by means of conversion of the former power station building to include residential units, retail business and community, a doctor's surgery and restaurants, the erection of a residential tower with a ground floor gymnasium and the erection of two other residential buildings (one to incorporate a nursery and business uses); car parking spaces, cycle parking, servicing, landscaping and works to Chelsea Creek and Chelsea Basin including the construction of three pedestrian bridges across the creek)(Major Application).
Date received: 29 Jul 2013
Registration date:
(Statutory start date)
29 Jul 2013
Public consultation ends: 04 Oct 2013
Application status: Decided
Target date for decision: 28 Oct 2013

Decision details

This case has not yet been decided.

Decision: Permission granted, SUBJECT to S.106 ag.
Decision date: 31 Mar 2015
Conditions and reasons:

1)

Time Period [This application has been implemented]

2)

Compliance with approved drawings Except as required by conditions 3, 4, 6, 9, 14 and 22, the development shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the details shown on submitted plans
Reason - The details are material to the acceptability of the proposals, and to ensure accordance with the development plan.

3)

Details to be submitted Notwithstanding the details shown on the approved drawings, the construction of any new building shall not begin until the following in respect of that building have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority; Details and samples of all materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces; Samples of the glass to be used in the facades; Details of any blinds, including their colour, within the glazing cavities of the facades of building KC1 Details of materials for paved areas immediately associated with the building, including the layby to the front of the site; Details of any external lighting and security surveillance equipment to be fixed to the building Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Reason - To accord with the development plan by ensuring that the character and appearance of the area are preserved and living conditions of those living near the development suitably protected.

4)

Details to be Submitted Power Station Notwithstanding the details shown on the approved drawings, works for the conversion of the power station building shall not begin until the following in respect of that building have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority: details and samples of all new materials to be used in the external surfaces details of the window designs in new or existing openings and samples of the glass to be used details of new doors and door openings, including sill levels, and including the loading bay door full details of the internal street, including paving materials, ground wall and shopfront materials, wall materials and windows on all upper floors, new and retained structural elements and roof glazing Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details
Reason - To accord with the development plan by ensuring that the character and appearance of the area are preserved and living conditions of those living near the development suitably protected.

5)

Noise Conditions [APPROVED (letter dated 31/10/2008).] Construction works on any building shall not begin until a scheme to protect occupants of the dwellings within that building has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The scheme shall achieve internal noise levels no higher than 35 dB LAeq 16 hour between 0700 and 2300 hours and 30 dB LAeq 8 hour between 2300 and 0700 hours. Works forming part of the approved scheme shall be completed before occupation of any of the dwellings.
Reason - To prevent any significant disturbance to residents of the development and comply with development plan policies, in particular policy CL5 of the Core Strategy.

6)

Vehicular Access [APPROVED (letter dated 30/10/2008). The scheme shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.] Notwithstanding the details shown on the approved drawings, no development shall take place until full details of the proposed vehicular access to the site have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The approved works shall be carried out before occupation of any part of the development.
Reason - To ensure adequate access is provided to the site in accordance with Core Strategy Policy CT1.

7)

Hard and Soft Landscaping [APPROVED (CON/02/01324/ad3). The scheme shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.] No development shall take place until full details of both soft and hard landscape works have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Details shall include proposed finish levels, planting plans (including specifications and plant schedules), means of enclosure, hard surfacing materials, means of access throughout the site for disabled people, street furniture and any play equipment All landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details prior to occupation of any building or in accordance with a programme first agreed in writing by the local planning authority.
Reason - To protect the appearance and amenity of the area and to accord with policies of the development plan, in particular policy CR6 of the Core Strategy. ÿ

8)

Landscape Management Plan A landscape management plan, including long term design objectives, management responsibilities and maintenance schedules for all landscape areas shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority prior to the occupation of any building in the development. The landscape management plan shall be carried out as approved.
Reason - To protect the appearance and amenity of the area and to accord with policies of the development plan, in particular policy CR6 of the Core Strategy. ÿ

9)

Details of Riverside Walk [APPROVED (CON/02/01324/ad4, CON/02/01324/ad5). The scheme shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.] Notwithstanding the details shown on the approved drawings, no development shall take place until full details of what should eventually become the proposed riverside walk, which shall be not less than 6.0m wide, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. An access strip not less than 5.0m wide along the River Thames frontage shall be left free of permanent development, including ventilation grilles, lighting columns, planting and changes in level, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority
Reason - To protect the provision of the Thames Riverside Walk in the development of the scheme.

10)

Riverside Walk Public Access The walkway adjacent to the River Thames, including the bridge nearest to the mouth of Chelsea Creek, shall be accessible by members of the public on foot, by wheelchair and by bicycle for 24 hours in each day for 364 days in each year. Pedestrian, wheelchair and, if appropriate, bicycle access to all other publicly accessible areas shall be available, at minimum, between the hours of 0800 and 1600 from 1 November to 31 March and 0800 and 2200 between 1 April and 31 October
Reason - To protect the provision of the Thames Riverside Walk in the development of the scheme .

11)

Tidal Storage Volume [APPROVED (Letter dated 30/10/2008). The scheme shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.] The development hereby permitted shall cause no net loss of tidal storage volume below a flood defence level of 5.41m ODN, calculated in accordance with methodology and a degree of siltation of Chelsea Creek both agreed with the local planning authority
Reason - To meet the requirements of tidal storage in line with the requirements of the Environment Agency.

12)

Works to Chelsea Creek [APPROVED (CON/08/01324/ad1). Also required in Clause 49.1 of S106. The scheme shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.] No development shall take place until a scheme for the treatment of Chelsea Creek has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The scheme shall include details of the construction and subsequent maintenance of the inter-tidal terraces, of the marginal and aquatic species to be planted and of the location and design of mooring posts, boat-landing and access facilities and health and safety measures to be provided. Development shall be carried out in accordance with both the approved details and a programme of implementation first agreed in writing with the local planning authority.
Reason - To enhance the appearance of the creek and promote biodiversity in the creek in the completed development in line with Core Strategy Policy CR5.

13)

Storage of materials There shall be no storage of materials within 8.0m of the River Thames and 4.0m of Chelsea Creek except where development works hereby permitted within those areas are being carried out.
Reason - To ensure maintenance of the River Thames Flood Protection zone in line with the requirements of Environment Agency

14)

Construction of Bridges Notwithstanding the details shown on the approved drawings, no works for the construction of any of the three bridges shall begin until full details of the design of that bridge, including a soffit level not lower than the existing footbridge, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Reason - To accord with the development plan by ensuring that the character and appearance of the area are preserved and living conditions of those living near the development suitably protected.

15)

Restriction of B1 uses Notwithstanding the provision of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order (as amended), the Class B1 units identified on the approved drawings (notwithstanding the 'flexible use' units) shall be used only for purposes falling within Use Classes B1 and for no other purpose.
Reason - To accord with the development plan by ensuring that the quantum of B1 space is retained.

16)

Restriction of nursery uses Notwithstanding the provision of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order (as amended), the ground floor unit in Building KC2A shown as a nursery shall be used solely as a Use Class D1(b) crSche or day nursery.
Reason - To accord with the development plan by ensuring that the quantum of D1 space is retained and a crSche or nursery is provided on site.

17)

Ground floor A1 unit A minimum of one unit at the ground floor of the approved scheme shall be used solely as a retail convenience foodstore within Use Class A1 of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order (as amended).
Reason - To accord with the development plan and the needs and requirements of the local community

18)

Other Ground Floor A1 Units [REMOVED]

19)

Transport Management Office [REMOVED]

20)

Residents Gym The gymnasium on the ground floor of Building KC1 shall be available for use solely by residents of the development hereby permitted unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority
Reason - To ensure management of movements into and out of the site and avoid congestion of the surrounding roads in line with development plan policies.

21)

Telecommunications Equipment Notwithstanding the provision of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (as amended), no external aerials, antennae, satellite dishes or related telecommunications equipment shall be erected on any part of the development hereby permitted unless the local planning authority has first given its written consent
Reason - To accord with the development plan by ensuring that the character and appearance of the area are preserved.

22)

Cycle Parking Layout Notwithstanding the details shown on the approved drawings, details of the layout of cycle parking for each building shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Provision in respect of each building shall be completed in accordance with the approved details before the occupation of that building.
Reason - To provide adequate and accessible cycle and scooter storage for future occupiers of the site in accordance with Core Strategy Policy CT1.

23)

Vehicle Parking Layout The vehicular parking accommodation shown on the approved drawings shall be provided in respect of each building before the occupation of that building and shall thereafter be retained permanently for that purpose for the benefit of occupiers and users of the dwellings
Reason - To provide adequate and accessible cycle and scooter storage for future occupiers of the site in accordance with Core Strategy Policy CT1.

24)

B1 Parking [REMOVED]

25)

Archaeological Investigation Work [APPROVED (partial discharge CON/02/01324/ad and full discharge CON/02/01324/ad2). The scheme shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.] No development shall take place until the applicant, or its agents or successors in title, has secured the implementation of a programme of archaeological work in accordance with a written scheme of investigation which has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.
Reason - To preserve any archaeological remains are preserved, and comply with the NPPF and development plan policies, in particular CL4

26)

Details of Refuse Storage Construction of any building shall not begin until details of the arrangements for the storage of refuse or waste for that building, including the storage of recyclable materials, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details before occupation of that building.
Reason - To prevent any significant disturbance to the highways network and adjacent uses and comply with development plan policies, in particular policy CT1 of the Core Strategy.

27)

Contamination [PARTIAL APPROVAL (Letter dated 30/10/2008, CON/02/01324/ad6). The scheme shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and the outstanding element of the condition.] No development shall take place until a scheme for the investigation and recording of contamination on the site has been agreed with the local planning authority and a report detailing such contamination as has been found, proposals for its removal, containment or otherwise being rendered harmless and measures to verify the adequacy of decontamination work has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The approved works of decontamination and verification shall be carried out before development begins or in accordance with a programme first agreed in writing by the local planning authority. If any contamination not previously identified is encountered during development, whether from a different source or of a different type to that addressed in the approved details or in an area expected to have been uncontaminated, then a revised scheme to deal with that contamination, including a programme of work, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority and carried out in accordance with that approval.
Reason - To ensure any risks from land contamination are minimised, and comply with the NPPF and development plan policies, in particular Saved Policies PU3 and PU4 of the Unitary Development Plan 2002.

28)

Construction Hours No dismantling, demolition, excavation or construction work shall take place outside the hours of 0800-1800 on Mondays to Fridays, 0800-1200 on Saturdays or at any time on Sundays or bank or public holidays, unless the local planning authority has given its prior written approval.
Reason - To mitigate the impact of construction work upon the levels of amenity that neighbouring occupiers should reasonably expect to enjoy, and to comply with policy CL5 of the Core Strategy.

29)

Renewable Technologies [APPROVED (letter 15/02/2008).] No development shall take place until a scheme for the inclusion of renewable energy technologies has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The aim of the scheme shall be to achieve a 'good' rating for Building Research Establishment EcoHomes assessment purposes and shall address the use of renewable energy sources, thermal insulation, natural ventilation, double glazing and the use of energy efficient devices. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme.
Reason - To ensure that the development contributes to the attainment of sustainable development and to comply with policy CE1 of the Core Strategy.

30)

Noise from Plant Noise emitted from building services plant, including any mechanical ventilation plant, shall not increase existing background noise levels, subject to a minimum level of 35 dB Laeq. Noise levels shall be measured in accordance with BS 4142:1997 at a position 1.0m from the facade of the nearest noise-sensitive premises
Reason - To prevent any significant disturbance to residents of nearby properties and comply with development plan policies, in particular policy CL5 of the Core Strategy.

31)

Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP) No development shall commence until a Construction Traffic Management Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The statement should include: a) routeing of demolition, excavation and construction vehicles, including a response to existing or known projected major building works at other sites in the vicinity; b) access arrangements to the site; c) the estimated number and type of vehicles per day/week; d) details of any vehicle holding area; e) details of the vehicle call up procedure; f) estimates for the number and type of parking suspensions that will be required; g) details of any diversion or other disruption to the public highway during demolition, excavation and construction works; and h) work programme and/or timescale for each phase of the demolition, excavation and construction works; i) details of measures to protect pedestrians and other highway users from construction activities on the highway; j) work programme and/or timescale for each phase of the demolition, excavation and construction works; k) a strategy for coordinating the connection of services on site with any programme work to utilities upon adjacent land; and l) where works cannot be contained wholly within the site a plan should be submitted showing the site layout on the highway including extent of hoarding, position of nearby trees in the highway or adjacent gardens, pedestrian routes, parking bay suspensions and remaining road width for vehicle movements. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved Construction Traffic Management Plan.
Reason - To minimise the impact of construction works upon highway safety and nearby residents' enjoyment of their properties in accordance with the Subterranean Development SPD and policies CT1 and CL5 of the Core Strategy.

32)

Travel Plan - Details reserved No building hereby approved shall be occupied until a travel plan has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the local planning authority. The travel plan shall be monitored and reviewed in accordance with any targets within the plan, and such record made available upon request by the local planning authority.
Reason - To ensure the safe and sustainable movement of traffic on neighbouring highways, in accordance with policies of the development plan in particular policy CT1 of the Core Strategy.

33)

Details of Gates The development shall not be occupied until detailed drawings and technical details of the proposed gates to the servicing courtyards of the development have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The details shall include the detailed design of the gates including noise abatement details including absorptive low impact noise surfaces.
Reason - To accord with the development plan and to preserve and living conditions of those living near the development.

34)

Piling- Thames Water The development shall be undertaken in a way to avoid damage to subsurface sewage infrastructure.
Reason - To avoid harming local underground sewerage utility infrastructure. The applicant is advised to contact Thames Water Developer Services on 0845 850 2777 to discuss the details of the piling.

35)

Sustainable Drainage System (SUDS) No development shall take place (save for demolition) until the details of a site wide Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SUDS) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. This shall be fully implemented and maintained thereafter.
Reason - To reduce flood risk and to contribute to sustainability in accordance with policy CE1 of the Core Strategy

36)

Hours of Servicing No servicing across the site shall take place outside the hours of 0800-2000 on any day, unless the local planning authority has given its prior written approval.
Reason - To mitigate the impact of the servicing upon the levels of amenity that neighbouring occupiers should reasonably expect to enjoy, and to comply with policy CL5 of the Core Strategy.

37)

Service Management Plan No development shall commence until a Service Management Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The statement should include: Details and timings of residential refuse collection Details and timings of commercial refuse collection Details of timings and management of all servicing for the site. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved Service Management Plan.
Reason - To minimise the impact of servicing upon highway safety and nearby residents' enjoyment of their properties in accordance with policies CR7, CT1 and CL5 of the Core Strategy.

38)

Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) No development shall commence until such time as the lead contractor, or the site, is signed to the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) and its published Code of Considerate Practice, and the details of (i) the membership, (ii) contact details, (iii) working hours as stipulated under the Control of Pollution Act 1974, and (iv) Certificate of Compliance, are clearly displayed on the site so that they can be easily read by passing members of the public, and shall thereafter be maintained on display throughout the duration of the works forming the subject of this permission.
Reason - To mitigate the impact of construction work upon the levels of amenity that neighbouring occupiers should reasonably expect to enjoy, and to comply with the Subterranean Development SPD and policy CL5 of the Core Strategy.

Informatives:

1)

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With regard to surface water drainage it is the responsibility of a developer to make proper provision for drainage to ground, water courses or a suitable sewer. In respect of surface water it is recommended that the applicant should ensure that storm flows are attenuated or regulated into the receiving public network through on or off site storage. When it is proposed to connect to a combined public sewer, the site drainage should be separate and combined at the final manhole nearest the boundary. Connections are not permitted for the removal of Ground Water. Where the developer proposes to discharge to a public sewer, prior approval from Thames Water Developer Services will be required. They can be contacted on 0845 850 2777. Reason - to ensure that the surface water discharge from the site shall not be detrimental to the existing sewerage system.

2)

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There are public sewers crossing or close to your development. In order to protect public sewers and to ensure that Thames Water can gain access to those sewers for future repair and maintenance, approval should be sought from Thames Water where the erection of a building or an extension to a building or underpinning work would be over the line of, or would come within 3 metres of, a public sewer. Thames Water will usually refuse such approval in respect of the construction of new buildings, but approval may be granted in some cases for extensions to existing buildings. The applicant is advised to contact Thames Water Developer Services on 0845 850 2777 to discuss the options available at this site.

3)

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Thames Water would recommend that petrol / oil interceptors be fitted in all car parking/washing/repair facilities. Failure to enforce the effective use of petrol / oil interceptors could result in oil-polluted discharges entering local watercourses.

4)

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Thames Water will aim to provide customers with a minimum pressure of 10m head (approx 1 bar) and a flow rate of 9 litres/minute at the point where it leaves Thames Waters pipes. The developer should take account of this minimum pressure in the design of the proposed development.

5)

GTD/Pre-app/At submission Est.G/No amend
To assist applicants in finding solutions to problems arising in relation to their development proposals the Local Planning Authority has produced planning policies, and provided written guidance, all of which are available on the Council's website. A pre-application advice service is also offered. The scheme was submitted in accordance with advice provided through pre-application discussions.

Committee details

Decision by: This case is currently due to be decided by the Planning Applications Committee.
Date:12 May 2014
Report item number:ST13

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This case has not been appealed.

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Contact details

Planning case officer: Claire Shearing
Planning team: Strategic Developments Team
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 020 7361 3012

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