2026/1875Planning Application 2026/1875

Listed Building Consent is sought for the conservation-led adaptation of Diprose Chapel, a Grade II listed building forming part of the former St Clement Danes Holborn Estate Almshouses, to residential use, together with associated internal alterations, structural repairs, floor works, drainage coordination, services integration and conservation-led making good. The proposals are contained within the existing chapel envelope. No enlargement of the chapel is proposed. The principal external form, roof profile, massing, elevations, historic openings and relationship with the surrounding former almshouse complex are retained. The proposed works comprise: ??? adaptation of the existing chapel to provide residential accommodation within the historic envelope; ??? formation of proposed flat layouts, including living, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, dressing, snug, hallway, entrance and plant areas; ??? removal or alteration of later internal fabric of low or neutral significance where required to enable the proposed layout, improve spatial legibility or address fabric performance; ??? treatment, removal or replacement of existing floor finishes, screeds and floor build-ups where required; ??? development of a floor strategy to address damp, levels, structural requirements, service integration and compatibility with the historic masonry construction; ??? localised structural repairs and strengthening where identified by the structural engineer; ??? repair or stabilisation of fabric affected by water ingress, structural movement, later alteration or poor previous detailing; ??? drainage and below-ground services works where required to address defects identified by CCTV drainage survey; ??? integration of new domestic services, including drainage, mechanical and electrical services, ventilation, heating and plant; ??? associated making good and internal finishes using compatible materials where they meet historic fabric; and ??? retention of the external form, roof profile, principal elevations and group relationship.

2026/1875