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Property details

Case reference: TP/98/01099
Address: PETER JONES BOUNDED BY SLOANE SQUARE, SYMONS ST, CADOGAN GARDENS AND KING'S ROAD, CHELSEA, S.W.3
Ward: Royal Hospital
Polling district: 16
Listed Building Grade: II*
Conservation area: Sloane Square

Applicant details

Applicant's name: John Lewis plc,
Applicant company name: FPD Savills Commercial Ltd.,
Contact address: 1 Berkeley Street, London, W1X 5AA

Proposal details

Application type: TP (Pre Acolaid cases)
Proposed development External and internal alterations and partial demolition in connection with refurbishment and extension.
Date received: 02 Jun 1998
Registration date:
(Statutory start date)
08 Jun 1998
Application status: Decided
Target date for decision: 03 Aug 1998

Decision details

This case has not yet been decided.

Decision: Grant Planning Permission/Consent
Decision date: 27 Oct 1999
Conditions and reasons:

1)

Details of the gallery lightwell and any form of new partitioning on the ground floor of the Mackmurdo building shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Executive Director, Planning and Conservation, prior to the commencement of the relevant part of the works hereby approved, commencing and the approved details shall be implemented and maintained thereafter.
Reason - To protect the character and appearance of the building which is statutorily listed. (R.073)

2)

Details of the glazed rooflight to be provided above the reinstated well at fourth floor level to the Mackmurdo building shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Executive Director, Planning and Conservation, prior to the commencement of relevant part of the works and the approved details shall be implemented and maintained thereafter.
Reason - To protect the character and appearance of the building which is statutorily listed. (R.073)

3)

The oriinal fireplaces, balustrade to the main stair, cornicing and skirting boards within the Mackmurdo building shall not be removed without the express consent, in writing of the Executive Director, Planning and Conservation.
Reason - To protect the character and appearance of the building which is statutorily listed. (R.073)

4)

Details of the proposed front door for customer collections to the Mackmurdo building including design and materials shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Executive Director, Planning and Conservation, prior to the relevant replacement work commencing and the approved details shall be implemented and maintained thereafter.
Reason - To protect the character and appearance of the building which is statutorily listed. (R.073)

5)

A sample panel of cleaned brickwork to the Mackmurdo building, including method of pointing shall be made available for inspection and approval prior to the relevant part of the works commencing.
Reason - To protect the character and appearance of the building which is statutorily listed (R.073)

6)

Details and sections at Scale 1:20 of the glazed roof lantern to the main central lightwell shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Executive Director, Planning and Conservation, prior to the relevant part of the works commencing and the approved details shall be implemented and maintained thereafter.
Reason - To protect the character and appearance of the building which is statutorily listed. (R.073)

7)

There shall be no partitioning or other means of enclosure erected so as to obscure the curtain glazing on the Eastern elevation adjacent to Sloane Square at fourth and fifth floor levels without the prior written approval of the Executive Director, Planning and Conservation.
Reason - To protect the character and appearance of the building which is statutorily listed. (R.073)

8)

There shall be no partitioning or other means of enclosure erected so as to obscure the curtain wall glazing on the South-eastern corner of the store at first, second and third floor levels without the prior written approval of the Executive Director, Planning and Conservation.
Reason - To protect the character and appearance of the building which is statutorily listed. (R.073)

9)

A full photographic survey of the single tiled staircase and ornate plaster ceiling at third floor level in the Symons Street building, the Squash Courts and viewing gallery and the fourth floor restaurant area including the stage, handrails and balustrades shall be undertaken prior to any redevelopment works commencing and the details shall be submitted to the Executive Director, Planning and Conservation.
Reason - To ensure an adequate record of relevant items of architectural or historic interest. (R.218)

10)

All handrails, "critall" style balustrades and modernist glass mesh balustrade panels to lightwells shall be retained in situ and repaired where necessary except for those specifically to be removed which shall be approved in writing by the Executive Director, Planning and Conservation.
Reason - To protect the character and appearance of the building which is statutorily listed. (R.073)

11)

Details of the central lightwell escalators, including their method of glazing and positioning shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Executive Director, Planning and Conservation, prior to their installation and the approved details shall be implemented and maintained thereafter.
Reason - To protect the character and appearance of the building which is statutorily listed. (R.073)

12)

Details of the proposed balustrading to the new central lightwell void shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Executive Director, Planning and Conservation, prior to its installation and the approved details shall be implemented and maintained thereafter.
Reason - To protect the character and appearance of the building which is statutorily listed. (R.073)

13)

Details of the proposed curtain wall glazing ventilation system including design of grilles shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Executive Director, Planning and Conservation, prior to the commencement of the relevant ventilation system work and the approved details shall be implemented and maintained thereafter.
Reason - To protect the character and appearance of the building which is statutorily listed. (R.073)

14)

Details of new lighting systems except for spotlight display lighting shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Executive Director, Planning and Conservation, prior to their installation and the approved details shall be implemented and maintained thereafter.
Reason - To protect the character and appearance of the building which is statutorily listed. (R.073)

15)

A section of theproposed ceiling treatment, including relevant profiles, shall be inspected and approved by or on behalf of the Executive Director, Planning and Conservation, prior to ceiling works commencing. The approved treatment shall be implemented and maintained thereafter.
Reason - To protect the character and appearance of the building which is statutorily listed. (R.073)

16)

Details of the ventilation louvres between the Prototype and 1965 Kings Road building, the main rooftop plant at seventh floor level and the remodelled plant tower shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Executive Director, Planning and Conservation, prior to the relevant ventilation works commencing and the approved details shall be implemented and maintained thereafter.
Reason - To protect the character and appearance of the building which is statutorily listed. (R.073)

17)

A scheme for enclosure and shop fitting between the area identified by Points N and P on ground, first and fifth floors as shown on Plans Refs. LL-103 Rev 02, LL-104 Rev 01 and LL-108 Rev 01 respectively shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Executive Director, Planning and Conservation, prior to the demolition of any parts of the wall to the rear of the Sloane Square rooms. On approval of this scheme, the means of enclosure and other shop fittings shall be retained unless with the written consent of the Executive Director, Planning and Conservation.
Reason - To protect the character and appearance of the building which is statutorily listed. (R.073)

18)

Details of the glazing system treatment including profile, materials and glazing bar details for the Symons Street frontage, and the extension above the Prototype building shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Executive Director, Planning and Conservation, prior to any demolition works at the rear of the Symons Street building or any other relevant parts of the works commencing. The approved details shall be implemented and maintained thereafter.
Reason - To protect the character and appearance of the building which is statutorily listed. (R.073)

19)

Details of any cladding system, its colour, profile and texture which shall be used in conjunction with the glazing system shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Executive Director, Planning and Conservation, prior to the relevant part of the works commencing and the approved details shall be maintained thereafter.
Reason - To protect the character and appearance of the building which is statutorily listed. (R.073)

20)

Details of the proposed opaque glass, its texture and height to the sixth floor level restaurant on the Symons Street frontage shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Executive Director, Planning and Conservation, prior to the restaurant use commencing and the approved details shall be implemented and maintained thereafter.
Reason - To protect the privacy and amenities of neighbouring properties. (R.079)

21)

22)

Dtails of the glazed canopy including its height, materials and fixings to the new Partners entrance shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Executive Director, Planning and Conservation, prior to the commencement of the use of the entrance hereby approved and the approved details shall be implemented and maintained thereafter.
Reason - To protect the character and appearance of the building which is statutorily listed. (R.073)

23)

Details and positioning of the proposed lightweight gates to the new Partners entrance shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Executive Director, Planning and Conservation, prior to the commencement of the use of the entrance hereby approved and the approved details shall be implemented and maintained thereafter.
Reason - To protect the character and appearance of the building which is statutorily listed. (R.073)

24)

Details of the reinstated shopfront profile and materials, including details of the Alternative Partners entrance on the Cadogan Gardens frontage, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Executive Director, Planning and Conservation, prior to the commencement of the relevant part of the works. The approved details shall be implemented and maintained thereafter.
Reason - To protect th character and appearance of the building which is statutorily listed. (R.073)

25)

Details of the design of the reinstated shopfront on the Symons Street frontage, including profile and materials, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Executive Director, Planning and Conservation, prior to its installation. The approved details shall be implemented and maintained thereafter.
Reason - To protect the character and appearance of the building which is statutorily listed. (R.073)

26)

Samples of the external materials to be used for the lightwell void, plant room and Partners' rest room at seventh floor level, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Executive Director, Planning and Conservation, prior to the commencement of the relevant part of the works and the approved details shall be implemented and maintained thereafter.
Reason - To protect the character and appearance of the building which is statutorily listed. (R.073)

27)

Details of the pavement finishes and the doors, (including their design and materials), to the new Partners entrance in Symons Street shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Executive Director, Planning and Conservation, prior to the commencement of the relevant part of the work and the approved details shall be implemented and maintained thereafter.
Reason - To protect the character and appearance of the building which is statutorily listed. (R.073)

28)

Details of the materials to be employed, including colour and texture for the remodelled Principal Plant tower, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Executive Director, Planning and Conservation, prior to the commencement of the relevant part of the work and the approved details shall be implemented and maintained thereafter.
Reason - To protect the character and appearance of the building which is statutorily listed. (R.073)

29)

The works hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of five years from the date of this consent (C201)
Reason - As required by Section 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas Act) 1990, to avoid the accumulation of consents (R201)

30)

Written notification of the intended start of works shall be sent to English Heritage, London Region, with a copy sent to the local planning authority, at least seven days before the works hereby approved are commenced (C202)
Reason - In order that English Heritage and the local planning authority may be given the opportunity of monitoring the progress of works on site to ensure the preservation of the special interest of the building(s) affected by the works hereby approved (R202)

31)

The demolition hereby permitted shall not be undertaken before a contract for the carrying out of the remainder of the works hereby permitted has been let and any necessary planning permission has been granted (C204)
Reason - In order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest of the building and the appearance of the area (R204)

32)

The works hereby permitted shall be carried out exactly and only in accordance with the drawings, and other particulars, forming part of the Consent, and there shall be no variation therefrom without the prior written approval of the local planning authority (C205)
Reason - In order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest of the building (R205)

33)

Before any work is undertaken in pursuance of this consent to demolish any part of the building, such steps shall be taken and such works carried out as shall, during the progress of works permitted by this consent, secure the safety and stability of that part of the building which is to be retained (C212)
Reason - In order safeguard the special architectural or historic interest of the building (R211)

34)

Suitable precautions must be taken to secure and protect the interior elements against accidental loss or damage during building work, and no such elements may be disturbed or removed temporarily or permanently except as indicated on the approved drawings or with the prior written approval of the local planning authority (C214)
Reason - In order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest of the building (R211)

35)

No plumbing or pipes other than rainwater pipes shall be fixed on the external faces of the building, unless shown on the approved drawings (C216)
Reason - In order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest of the building (R215)

36)

For a period of 28 days before works commence, the Local Planning Authority shall be given access to the building to enable photographs and/or measured drawings to be taken (C218)
Reason - To ensure the proper recording of relevant items of special architectural or historic interest. NB This is additional to the statutory access to be given to RCHME (R218)

Informatives:

1)

SPECIAL [BLANK] INFORMATIVE
The finished link between the ground floor fabric selling area and the central lightwell should be retained. It is therefore recommended that fabric selling activities continue in the current location.

2)

SPECIAL [BLANK] INFORMATIVE
The materials schedule submitted with this application is recognised as a guide only. Details must be submitted and approved as outlined by conditions attached to this consent.

3)

Attention to Conditions
Your attention is drawn to the Conditions of this Permission and to the Council's powers of enforcement, including the power to serve a Breach of Condition Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended. (I10)

4)

Access - General requirements
Your attention is drawn to the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 (Section 4) and the Disabled Persons Act 1981 which place on developers and their representatives an obligation to provide easy access for the disabled; the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 (Section 5) and the Disabled Persons Act 1981 which place on local authorities and an obligation to provide easy access for the disabled with regard to the provision of toilets; the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 (Section 8) and the Disabled Persons Act 1981 which place on developers and their representatives of educational buildings an obligation to provide easy access for the disabled. Design Guidance notes for schools can be found in the DfEE Design Note 18 - Access for Disabled People to School Buildings. (I43)

5)

RCHME
Under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, Section 8(2)(c), owners of a Listed building must give the Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England 30 days notice of works involving any element of demolition for which consent has already been granted, and allow the Royal Commission access to the building so that it may if it wishes make a record of the building before work begins. A Listed Building Consent is not valid unless these Conditions have been complied with. (I15)

Committee details

Decision by: This case is currently due to be decided by the Planning Applications Committee.
Date:09 Feb 1999
Report item number:4013

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This case has not been appealed.

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Contact details

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