Planning applications in SW3
We hold 540 planning applications for the SW3 postcode area, 236 of them submitted in the past year. 95% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 56 days. The area is covered by Kensington, Westminster, Leicester.
Councils covering SW3
Recent applications in SW3
Change of use from HMO (Class C4) (5 bed) to residential institution for three adults (Class C2) alterations
Lowering floor level within storage space, formation of opening between vault and storage space to provide internal access, extension of entrance step at ground floor level
Prune 1 x Lime Tree (rear)
Prune 2 x Oak trees (rear)
Details submitted for approval pursuant to condition vi) of the Local Listed Building Consent Order (Solar Panels) dated 18 May 2022, comprising: (a) POSITION: Roof plan (drawing ref 25WSQ-PV-01) showing the location of all 14 solar PV panels on the inward-facing slopes of the butterfly roof and rear roof slope. No panel is located on a roof slope facing a highway; all panels sit below the front parapet and are not visible from Wellington Square or any public vantage point. (b) SIZE: 14 no. Aiko ABC 490W monocrystalline panels, each approx. 1722mm x 1134mm; datasheet enclosed. (c) FIXING/FRAME: Black anodised aluminium mounting rails and frames, colour-matched dark finish; fixing details as datasheet and roof plan. (d) PANEL COLOUR AND FINISH: Full-black monocrystalline panels with low-reflective finish, close in tone to the existing roof covering. (e) ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT: Inverter and isolators located internally; battery storage unit located externally beneath the existing external LGF staircase, fully concealed from all public and neighbouring views, surface-mounted and reversible with no fixing into historic fabric; energy monitoring equipment internal. (f) ROOF STRENGTHENING: None required - confirmed by installer (Solar Source Electrical); panels are distributed-load mounted within the capacity of the existing roof structure. IN ADDITION, this application requests the Council's written agreement under condition iii) of the Order to two south-west-facing panels spanning the central roof valley at a 30-degree tilt, with a maximum perpendicular projection of approx. 70cm above the roof surface beneath. The panel sits wholly behind and below the front parapet line and is not visible from the square. Justification statement, dimensioned roof section (25WSQ-PV-01) and sightline photographs enclosed. Supporting documents: covering letter; condition vi) details statement; condition iii) justification statement; roof plan; roof section; sightline photographs; manufacturer datasheet;
Hybrid application for the phased redevelopment of Plot 3 of the masterplan site through demolition of all above-ground existing buildings and structures, site remediation, and creation of residential floorspace (Use Class C3) (up to 88,123 sq.m GEA excluding basement), flexible ground floor commercial, business and service floorspace (Use Class E) (up to 890 sq.m GEA), basement (up to 8,172 sq.m GEA) in buildings ranging in height up to 31 storeys (maximum 98 metres from ground), with associated public realm, infrastructure and associated works, comprising: Outline proposals for residential floorspace including ancillary residential facilities (Use Class C3) (up to 69,696 sq.m GEA excluding basement and up to 698 homes), basement of up to 4,753 sqm GEA and flexible commercial, business and service floorspace (Use Class E) (up to 890 sq.m GEA), new pedestrian, cycle and vehicular access, open space, landscaping, car and cycle parking, infrastructure and associated works; and Detailed proposals for residential floorspace (Use Class C3) (18,427 sq.m GEA excluding basement, 198 homes), basement of 3,419 sqm GEA, new pedestrian, cycle and vehicular access including bus route and associated facilities, open space, landscaping, car and cycle parking, infrastructure and associated works.
Non-material amendment to planning permission 26/01192 (Variation of Condition 2 of planning permission PP/18/00189 (Demolition of buildings with retention and alteration of projecting historic front facade of No.18. Construction of 5-storey plus lower ground block comprising No22 self-contained apartments and basement level for car parking accessed from Sydney Street; redevelopment of 232 King's Road to provide No4 self-contained apartments with lower ground floor and ground floor retail; creation of additional basement to retail unit at 232 King's Road to provide ancillary storage space (Major Application)) to increase the height of the Chelsea Manor Street facade, changes to the approved layout of the basement and design changes to the elevations throughout. (AMENDED DESCRIPTION)) to allow: alterations to the wording of the following conditions with the descriptions, including proposed replacement wording as set out in the covering letter to this application: Condition 2. Submission of details; Condition 8. Energy performance; Condition 10. Trees and landscaping; Condition 16. Sound insulation; Condition 17. Drainage strategy; Condition 19. Parking - limit on number of cars; Condition 23. Roof lights to ground floor; Condition 26. Anti-vibration mounts for the lifts; and, Condition 28. Flooding and SuDs.
External alterations including glazed entrance lobby roof, replacement basement stair, rear metal-framed veranda with glazed roof, replacement windows and doors, and associated roof repairs.
Display of a double-sided advertisement panel consisting of 2 LED digital screens positioned back-to-back measuring 2370mm x 1338mm attached to the bus shelter adjacent to no 100 Brompton Road.
Replacement of timber sash windows with slimline, double glazed timber sash windows to match existing.
Replacement of timber sash windows with slimline double glazed timber sash windows to match existing.
Installation of printed lettering on awning
Internal works to connect property to centralised heating interface unit.
Non material amendment to Planning permission 25/03720 (new UKPN electrical supply cables and ducts at basement, repairs and improvements to fire protect the basement, rooftop electrical supply cables, new Ryefield boards at roof level. Listed building consent for: internal and external alterations including new UKPN electrical supply cables and ducts, fire protection measures throughout common parts, replacement radiators to common parts, new electrical riser with fire rated doors to common parts, rationalizing cabling in common parts ceiling voids (including new cornicing to be installed within new suspended ceiling), removal of door and partition between third and fourth floors, increasing the fire rating of ground floor porter's lobbies, new fire rated doors in communal lobbies, new AOVs at the roof level on the stairwells) to allow changes to the proposed UKPN cable route.
Replacement windows, new rooflight and replacement lower ground rear rooflights.
Details required by Conditions 7 (Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP)), 10 (Sustainable Drainage Systems Strategy (SuDs)) and 12 (Professional management of engineering works) of planning permission PP/25/06735 (Demolition and rebuild of dwellinghouse behind retained fa?ade including removal and replacement of stucco to front elevation; extension of lower ground floor under 50% of rear garden and creation of basement level beneath part of house; erection of single storey infill addition and a redesigned mansard roof)
Replacement of existing windows on front, side and rear elevations with like for like double glazed windows.
The installation of Solar PV Panels on rear and hip section of main roof, with associated works.
Minor internal alterations to second, third and fourth floors.
Variation of condition 2 (compliance with approved drawings) of planning permission 25/03832, to vary the approved roofing material type for Phases 3 and 4, because the originally specified slates are no longer manufactured; as a result it is proposed to replace these with slates of the same size, formed from the same Argentinian phyllite stone, sourced from the same quarry.
Removal of existing conservatory structure. Construction of a single-storey rear extension at lower ground floor level. Installation of a contemporary three-panel sliding glazed door opening onto rear garden. Internal reconfiguration at lower ground floor level.
Prune group of Holm Oak(Quercus Ilex) trees bordering east and south side of rear garden of property as specified.
Installation of air conditioning system including external condenser unit housed within enclosure at roof level. Replacement of roof lantern, rooflight and roof access hatch with flat glazed access hatch and rooflights. Replacement of two rear elevation uPVC windows with timber-framed slimline double-glazed sliding sash windows; and associated external alterations.
Change of use of the ground floor commercial unit to residential (No 79); reconfiguration of the existing building (No 79A) to provide 3no residential units (Use Class C3); erection of rear extension; extension at roof level and ancillary works
Installation of a solar photovoltaic panel system on flat roof area.
FELL 1 x Lawson Cypress and Prune 1 x Pittosporum (rear)
Change of use of part of ground floor of 19 Cadogan Gardens to Class E; including consolidation of residential entrance lobby and rationalisation of ramped car park access to provide one single ramp, associated external alterations and minor internal alterations to the basement to provide cycle parking and installation of plant to rear.?
Erection of a rear extension at second floor level, reduction of existing roof terrace and retention of associated fencing.
Details required by condition 3m, q, r and s (C.205 Submission of details) of listed building consent 24/06983 (Redevelopment involving demolition of lower ground, ground and first floor rear extensions; replacement of roof dormers; addition of a roof window; installation of solar panels on mansard roof; lowering of front vaults; partial basement extension under rear garage; full width extension and provision of roof terrace to rear garage; installation of air handling units in garden; construction of lower ground, ground and first floor replacement rear extensions; and associated internal refurbishment work)
FELL 1 x Cherry (T2), and Prune 1 x Picea (T1 ) and 1 x Plum (G1) - all in rear garden.
Construction of a single storey roof extension to create 5 no. residential dwellings with roof terraces (Class C3), provision of cycle storage at ground floor, use of ground floor residential waste stores, and associated works.
Installation of 1no. externally illuminated fascia sign and 1no. projecting sign
Installation of new timber shopfront and other associated works.
Details required by Conditions 7 (Professional management of engineering works) and 8 (Considerate Constructors Scheme) of planning permission 26/01199 (Variation of Condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission PP/25/04327, to amend the extent and depth of the basement)
Details required by condition 3(a, d, f, g, i)(submission of details - (a) Colour of new rubber membrane roof covering to rear extensions; (d) New external vents, including colour/finish; (f) Means of ventilating new kitchen to rear main room at upper ground floor level (RM 0004); (g) Notwithstanding the approved drawings, extent of alteration and/or removal of existing skirtings in rear main room at upper ground floor level (RM 0004); (i) New applied hard flooring, including samples and section showing relationship to retained skirtings; Please note that this condition does not apply to replacement floorboards.) of listed building consent 26/00127 (Refurbishment of 22 Cheyne Row to include the repair and refurbishment of the rear fa?ade, flat roofs, parapets and rainwater goods, and upgrades to services along with various internal alterations to restore the building.)
Prune 1 x Sycamore (rear)
FELL 1 x Silver Maple
Full timber slim-lite double glazing replacement of windows and doors; sash replacement to windows on stairways. (Renewal of consent PP/23/03602 and LB/23/03603)
Full timber slim-lite double glazing replacement of windows and doors; sash replacement to windows on stairways. (Renewal of consent PP/23/03602 and LB/23/03603)
Details required by condition 4 (submission of details - (a) sample of roof and wall tiles, including colour and finish;external alterations to front, side and rear elevations including changes to fenestration; roof alterations; installation of new letter box to front boundary wall; demolition of part single and part two-storey rear extension with roof terrace and erection of new part single storey and part two-storey rear extension.)
Verification Order required to confirm the description of the first floor residential unit, with a share of the communal access and post point fronting Walton Street, as follows:First Floor Flat, 176 Walton Street, London, SW3 2JLAny existing descrptions/numbers which differ there from to be deleted.
Partial conversion of existing butterfly roof to form a set-back roof terrace, with associated stair access enclosure.
Erection of a rear conservatory.
Internal and external alterations comprising replacement front and lower ground floor entrance doors, replacement paving to front forecourt and entrance steps, installation of retractable awnings to rear terraces and lower ground floor courtyard, alterations to existing stair balustrade finishes, installation of discreet security measures, lighting alterations and associated refurbishment works
Prune 1 x Lime (rear)
Removal of lath and plaster from underside of stair flights. Inspection of form and condition of joints between flights and landings, requiring localised ceiling removal.
Internal and external alterations comprising replacement front and lower ground floor entrance doors, replacement paving to front forecourt and entrance steps, installation of retractable awnings to rear terraces and lower ground floor courtyard, alterations to existing stair balustrade finishes, installation of discreet security measures, lighting alterations and associated refurbishment works
Erection of a rear conservatory.
Details required by condition 6 (FRA, SuDS) of planning permission PP/26/00206 (Provision of basement beneath the building, modification of western lightwell to provide lowered windows at lower ground floor level and access stair to garden level, replacement of existing lower ground floor extension to eastern lightwell and modifications to balustrade and railings around the lightwell; provision of a bay window to the southern elevation with balustrade above, relocation of front door and provision of a portico, provision of new windows to rear elevation, replacement of all windows with double glazed units, replacement of front boundary railings to match the detail of neighbouring buildings, provision of rooflights at main roof level, and provision of 1no. ASHP and 2no. condenser units at main roof level below the parapet line)
Conversion of sash window to french door at first-floor level front facade