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Property details

Case reference: LB/24/01130
Address: 4 Wellington Square, LONDON, SW3 4NJ
Ward: Royal Hospital
Polling district: 16
Listed Building Grade: 2
Conservation area: Royal Hospital

Applicant details

Applicant's name: Dixon
Applicant company name: Jo Cowen Architects
Contact address: 533 Kings Road Chelsea LONDON SW10 0TZ

Proposal details

Application type: LB (Listed Building)
Proposed development External works: Construction of rear side infill extension at lower ground and ground floor level, with double glazed, metal framed doors at both levels. Creation of small terrace at upper level with metal railings and staircase to lower ground floor. Replacement of rear closet wing windows with sash windows to match original design. Redecoration of entire building including replacement of external rainwater goods with cast iron units to match original, and replacement of external ventilation grilles with double cast iron air bricks. Associated landscaping works. Internal layout reconfiguration, and internal alterations to listed building.
Date received: 19 Feb 2024
Registration date:
(Statutory start date)
19 Feb 2024
Public consultation ends: 15 Mar 2024
Application status: Decided
Target date for decision: 15 Apr 2024

Decision details

This case has not yet been decided.

Decision: Grant Planning Permission/Consent
Decision date: 13 May 2024
Conditions and reasons:

1)

Time limit The works hereby granted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this consent.
Reason - As required by Section 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas Act) 1990, to avoid the accumulation of consents.

2)

Compliance with drawings The works forming the subject of this consent shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the details shown on submitted plans and shall be so maintained.
Reason - In order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest and heritage significance of the building .

3)

Submission of details Detailed drawings or samples of materials as appropriate, in respect of the following, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority before the relevant part of the work is begun, and the works shall not be carried out other than in accordance with the details so approved and shall thereafter be so maintained: (a) Elevation (1:10) and section (1:5) drawings of new windows and architraves withdetails of mouldings in section (1:1). New windows shall be made of solid timber and hand painted with integral glazing bars and slimline double glazing of no more than 12mm thickness; (b) Detailed method statement of restoration to windows, including elevations and photographs to indicate the specific glazing to be replaced, justification for replacement and a sample of new glazing; (c) York stone sample; (d) Elevation, plan (1:10) and section (1:5) drawings of external metal stairs and railings; (e) Elevation (1:10) and section (1:5) drawings of new external, internal and cupboard doors and architraves with details of mouldings in section (1:1). New doors shall be made of solid timber and hand painted as relevant; (f) Elevation, plan (1:10) and section (1:5) drawings of lower ground floor stairs with details of spindles and handrail; (g) Ceiling plans showing the locations of retained historic cornices and the proposed locations of new cornicing. Elevation (1:10) and section (1:5 / 1:1) drawings of new cornices with details of materials and methods; (h) Floor plans showing the locations of retained historic skirtings and the proposed locations of new skirtings. Elevation (1:10) and section (1:5 / 1:1) drawings of new skirtings with details of materials and methods; (i) Elevation (1:10) and section (1:5 / 1:1) drawings of new ceiling roses with details of materials and methods; (j) Details of new chimney pieces

4)

Work to match retained fabric All new works and works of making good to the retained fabric, whether internal or external, shall be finished to match the adjacent work with regard to the methods used and to colour, material, texture, and profile.
Reason - In order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest and heritage significance of the building and comply with policy CL4 of the Local Plan 2019.

5)

Works to match - Sample panels required Sample panels of facing brickwork showing the proposed colour, texture, facebond and pointing shall be provided on site, and approved in writing by the local planning authority before the relevant parts of the approved works are commenced, and the sample panels shall be retained on site until the work is completed in accordance with the panel(s) so approved.
Reason - In order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest and heritage significance of the building and comply with policy CL4 of the Local Plan 2019.

6)

Brick bond The brickwork bond shall match the original bond on the building.
Reason - In order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest and heritage significance of the building and comply with policy CL4 of the Local Plan 2019.

7)

Pointing, re-pointing, and jointing The mortar mix shall match the original construction mortar of the building with regard to the grading of the aggregate, finish, and colour. The mortar must be lime based (NHL as per EN459) with no cement content. The pointing profile shall match the original profile on the building. If the original pointing no longer exists, details of the re-pointing profile should be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority before any such re-pointing takes place.
Reason - In order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest and heritage significance of the building and comply with policy CL4 of the Local Plan 2019.

8)

Retention of fabric All existing fabric including existing wall and ceiling plasterwork shall be retained, unless notated otherwise on the drawings approved under this consent.
Reason - In order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest and heritage significance of the building and comply with policy CL4 of the Local Plan 2019.

9)

Partitions All partitions hereby granted consent shall be of lightweight construction, easily removable, and be so maintained.
Reason:- To preserve the special architectural character and heritage significance of the listed building and comply with Policy CL4 of the Local Plan 2019.

Informatives:

1)

Variations to Approved Drawings
Listed Building Consent is hereby granted for the development as shown on the approved drawings. Any variation to the approved scheme may require further consent, and unauthorised variations may lay you open to planning enforcement action. You are advised to seek advice from the Directorate of Planning and Place, before work commences, if you are thinking of introducing any variations to the approved development. Advice should urgently be sought if a problem occurs during approved works, but it is clearly preferable to seek advice at as early a stage as possible. Use the following link to see how advice can be obtained: Planning Advice Service

2)

Care in the Conservation Area
This property is within a Conservation Area. All building works should, therefore, be completed with great care. External facing work and detailed treatment should be finished in a manner sympathetic to the existing building. If there is any doubt about the way in which work should be carried out, you should seek the advice of the Directorate of Planning and Place.

3)

Listed Building Reminder on Enforcement
You are reminded that no work should commence on implementing this Listed Building Consent until all matters, samples, and details reserved by condition have been submitted to, and approved by, this local planning authority. It is an offence to carry out work to a Listed Building unless all such conditions have been complied with. Any proposed departure from the works specified in the approved drawings should be brought to the attention of the planning department for further consideration before the work is carried out. The Council will use its enforcement powers, including use of Breach of Condition Notices or Prosecution, to ensure compliance with conditions and prevent harm to the special historic character and historic interest of Listed Buildings. You are advised that there is currently a maximum fine of o20,000 if the offence is dealt with summarily, and if the offence is dealt with by indictment the fine is unlimited.

4)

Retain Original Fabric of Building
You are reminded that the original historic fabric of the listed building should be retained unless specifically authorised for removal by the Council as part of a listed building consent. Historic fabric which must be retained would include lath and plaster ceilings and walls, floor boards, original skirting boards, dado rails, cornice, fireplaces, staircases, and any other surviving historic fabric. Where these elements are in poor condition, repair and restoration could be undertaken by competent workmen, with the minimum amount of intervention to the historic fabric. You are reminded that the installation of recessed ceiling lights and speakers in most cases will require listed building consent. Any proposals for these particular works must be first approved by the Council as part of a listed building consent before they are installed within the listed building. Use the following link to see how advice can be obtained: Planning Advice Service Advice can be sought if a problem has occurred during consented works, but it is clearly preferable to seek advice at as early a stage as possible.

5)

Hidden Features
This consent does not cover the removal or alteration of any currently hidden features of architectural or historic interest that may be revealed during the course of building works; removal or alteration of any such features may well require listed building consent. ÿ

6)

Building Regs - Separate Approval
Separate approval for the works hereby granted consent may be required by the Building Act 1984 and the Building Regulations 2018 (as amended), and the grant of listed building consent does not imply that such approval will be given. The District Surveyor, Town Hall, Hornton Street, W8 7NX should be consulted before works commence.

Committee details

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Contact details

Planning case officer: Jonathan Kwok
Planning team: South
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 020 7361 3012

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