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Property details

Case reference: PP/24/01083
Address: 8 Addison Crescent, LONDON, W14 8JP
Ward: Holland
Polling district: 10
Listed Building Grade: N/A
Conservation area: Holland Park

Applicant details

Applicant's name: Hitchcox
Applicant company name: 23 Architecture
Contact address: 2 Olaf Street London W11 4BE

Proposal details

Application type: PP (Planning permission)
Proposed development Variation of Condition 2 (compliance with approved drawings) of planning permission 22/06231 for amendment to construction method of proposed rear conservatory; amendment of lower ground floor timber framed glazed screens to metal framed doors; infill of internal lightwell with metal framed doors; amendment of spiral stair from raised ground level terrace to garden level to straight stair; provision of 3no. new conservation style rooflights to the main roof; omission of small side window to rear.
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: 18 Apr 2024
Conditions and reasons:

1)

Time Limit The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from 09/12/2022, being the date of the original permission granted under ref. PP/22/06231.
Reason - As required by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, to avoid the accumulation of unexercised Planning Permissions.

2)

Compliance with approved drawings 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)

Sustainable Drainage The development shall be carried out fully in accordance with the sustainable urban drainage measures set out in the approved Flood Risk Assessment.
Reason - To reduce flood risk and to contribute to sustainability in accordance with policy CE2 of the Local Plan.

4)

Materials - To match existing All work and work of making good shall be finished to match the existing exterior of the building(s) in respect of materials, colour, texture, profile and, in the case of brickwork, facebond and pointing, and shall be so maintained.
Reason - To preserve or enhance the appearance of the building and/or the character of the area in accordance with policies of the development plan in particular policies CL1, CL2, CL3 and CL6 of the Local Plan 2019.

5)

Code of Construction Practice The development shall be carried out in accordance with the Appendix A Checklist and SCMP of Condition 5 from planning permission reference PP/22/06231 approved by the Council's Construction Management Team on 12/04/2023.
Reason - To minimise the impact of construction works upon highway safety and nearby residents' enjoyment of their properties, in accordance with the Basements SPD and policies CT1, CL5 and CL7 of the Local Plan 2019. Note - The Council's Construction Management Team work independently of the planning department. For further information regarding the Code and how the required details should be submitted to them, the Council's Construction Management Team can be contactedÿon email at:ÿ[email protected] or tel: 020 7361 3002 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 Basements and Transport and Streets SPDs and policies CL5, CT1, CE5 and CE6 of the Local Plan 2019.

6)

Accord with approved CTMP The development shall be carried out in strict accordance with the Construction Traffic Management Plan approved under ref. CON/23/00197 dated 17/02/2023.
Reason - To minimise the impact of construction works upon highway safety and nearby residents' enjoyment of their properties, in accordance with the Basements SPD and policies CT1, CL5 and CL7 of the Local Plan 2019.

7)

Professional management of engineering works -Compliance The development shall be carried out in accordance with the letter of appointment (approved under ref. CON/23/01889, dated 26/04/2023) signed by Christopher Arkins, CEng, MIStructE -Director on behalf of SYMMETRYS LIMITED. In the event that either the Appointed Engineer or Appointed Supervisor cease to perform that role for whatever reason before the construction works are completed, those works shall cease until a replacement-chartered engineer of the afore-described qualification or replacement supervisor has been appointed to supervise their completion and their appointment confirmed in writing to the Local Planning Authority. At no time shall any construction work take place unless an engineer and supervisor are at that time currently appointed and their appointment has been notified to this Authority in accordance with this condition.
Reason - The details are considered to be material to the acceptability of the proposal, and for safeguarding the amenity of neighbouring residential properties and to comply with the Basements SPD and policy CL7 of the Local Plan 2019.

8)

Protection of trees during construction - Compliance The development hereby approved shall be carried out in strict accordance with the tree protection details under ref. CON/23/01889, dated 26/04/2023.
Reason - To ensure that the trees are adequately protected, to safeguard their contribution to theÿappearance and amenity of the area and accord with policies of the development plan, in particular policy CR6 of the Local Plan 2019.

9)

Trees and landscaping details - Compliance The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details under ref. CON/23/03749, dated 1st August 2023, and shall be so maintained.
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 Local Plan 2019.

10)

Planting and replanting All tree and shrub planting forming part of the plans and details approved through this planning permission shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding season following the first occupation of the development or the completion of the development whichever is the sooner. Any trees or shrubs which, within a period of five years from the first planting and seeding season referred to above, die, are removed, or become seriously damaged or diseased, shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species.
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 Local Plan 2019.

11)

Odours from swimming pool ventilation/ filtration equipment Fumes or odours expelled from any flue serving the hygiene plant or providing ventilation to the swimming pool area shall not be detectable at the property boundary. If at any time the extraction plant is determined by the local planning authority to be failing to comply with this condition, it (or the source equipment) shall be switched off and not used again until it is able to comply.
Reason - To prevent any significant disturbance to residents of nearby properties and comply with development plan policies, in particular policy CL5 of the Local Plan 2019.

12)

Sash windows and doors in painted timber External windows and doors hereby permitted shall be timber framed and painted, with the windows being double hung, white painted, sliding sashes, and so maintained.
Reason - To preserve or enhance the appearance of the building and/or the character of the area, in accordance with policies of the development plan in particular policies CL1, and CL2 of the Local Plan 2019.

13)

Conservation rooflights The rooflight(s) shall be of a traditional conservation type, flush with the roof and slim framed, and so maintained.
Reason - To preserve or enhance the appearance of the building and/or the character of the area, in accordance with policies of the development plan in particular policies CL1, and CL2 of the Local Plan 2019.

14)

Roof Material - Natural slates The roof slope(s) of the building(s)/extension hereby permitted shall be clad in natural slates, and so maintained.
Reason - To preserve or enhance the appearance of the building and/or the character of the area, in accordance with policies of the development plan in particular policies CL1, CL2 and CL3 of the Local Plan 2019.

15)

Obscure Glazing The ground floor side elevation windows hereby permitted shall be constructed using only obscured glazing, and shall be so maintained. (C092)
Reason - To safeguard the amenity of neighbouring property, and in particular to prevent overlooking. (R091)

16)

Sewer flooding Prior to first occupation of the basement hereby approved, the basement shall be fitted with a positively pumped device designed to remove sewer floodwater from the building, which shall be maintained and functional at all times.
Reason - To protect the building from sewer flooding, in accordance with policies CE2 and CL7 of the Local Plan 2019.

17)

Canopy Details Prior to installation of the external canopy to the side passageway, further details of the appearance and materiality of the canopy shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development must be constructed in accordance with the approved details and maintained thereafter.
Reason - To ensure the proposal is of a high standard of design to preserve the character and appearance of the Holland Park Conservation Area, to comply with Local Plan 2019 Policy CL3.

Informatives:

1)

GTD/No pre-app/Est.Guid/No amend reqd
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, and which has been followed in this instance.

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)

Party Wall Act 1996
You are reminded of your duties under the Party Wall Act 1996. This requires a building owner to notify and obtain formal agreement from adjoining property freeholders and leaseholders and anyone who has had an interest of 12 months or greater, where the building owner intends to carry out work which involves: Work involving an existing shared wall with another property; Building on the boundary with another property; Excavating near a neighbouring building, and that work falls within the scope of the Act Notice should be served on neighbours at least one month before commencement of building works. Section 12(1) of the Act provides for the developer to provide security for neighbours through insurance or a security bond. Procedures under this Act are separate from the need for planning permission and for building regulations approval. Further guidance is available at: Party Wall Act 1996

4)

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The applicant is reminded that planning permission would be required for the installation of any externally-located plant or extraction equipment, and that this permission does not convey consent for any such works.

5)

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The responsibility to properly address contaminated land issues, including safe development and secure occupancy, and irrespective of any involvement by the Royal Borough, lies with the owner/developer of the site. The applicant/developer is requested to contact the Council's Contaminated Land Officer (Environmental Quality Unit) (Tel: 020 761 3002 email: [email protected]) as soon as is practicable should contamination be encountered during the development of the site. Contamination will often be evident either visually or from odours. Visual evidence of contamination may include staining by oil/fuel, coloured liquids/soils uncharacteristic of soil or groundwater, or debris (e.g. asbestos) being present. Odours will usually be obvious and smell of fuels/solvents, be pleasant or unpleasant, or otherwise be uncharacteristic of soil or groundwater. It is the responsibility of the developer to ensure that they comply with the requirements of Contaminated Land, Health & Safety, Waste Management, the Control of Asbestos and Environmental Damage Regulations.

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Contact details

Planning case officer: Moses Ekole
Planning team: North
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 020 7361 3012

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