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Property details

Case reference: LB/23/07652
Address: 51 St James's Gardens, LONDON, W11 4RA
Ward: Norland
Polling district: 11
Listed Building Grade: 2
Conservation area: Norland

Applicant details

Applicant's name: Haitink
Applicant company name: Mitchell Berry Architects
Contact address: 9 Stratford Road London W8 6RF

Proposal details

Application type: LB (Listed Building)
Proposed development Installation of air conditioning to flat roof (concealed by upstand) with internal alterations to non original building fabric.
Date received: 20 Nov 2023
Registration date:
(Statutory start date)
20 Nov 2023
Public consultation ends: 22 Dec 2023
Application status: Decided
Target date for decision: 15 Jan 2024

Decision details

This case has not yet been decided.

Decision: Grant Planning Permission/Consent
Decision date: 12 Jan 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 Except for that which is required as part of Condition No. 3, 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 Notwithstanding any details shown on drawings hereby permitted and as listed within Condition No. 2, 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) Details of new service runs [air con pipework] including details of any associated alteration to fabric including alterations to joists, walling, external outlets etc.
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.

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)

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.

Informatives:

1)

GTD/No pre-app/Amendmts to comply Est. G
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, although not used in this instance. On first submission the proposals did not comply with guidance, but improvements suggested by the planning authority were adopted by the applicant.

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)

Building Regs - Separate Approval
Separate approval for the works hereby granted permission/consent may be required by the Building Act 1984 and the Building Regulations 2018 (as amended), and the grant of planning permission 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

Decision by: This case is currently due to be decided under delegated powers.

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Contact details

Planning case officer: Ronaldo Colalillo
Planning team: North
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 020 7361 3012

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