Richard Leigh, Committee Co-Ordinator, Committee Team, Room 203,HTH, Tel: 8753 2076 Fax: 8753 2138 E-Mail: [email protected]

Richard Leigh, Committee Co-Ordinator, Committee Team, Room 203,HTH, Tel: 8753 2076 Fax: 8753 2138 E-Mail: Richard.Leigh@Lbhf.Gov.Uk

PLANNING APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE

MONDAY 29 MARCH 2004 7:30, OR ON THE RISING OF THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ADVISORY PANEL, WHICHEVER IS THE LATER

HAMMERSMITH TOWN HALL, KING STREET, HAMMERSMITH, LONDON W6 9JU

MEMBERSHIP:

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OTHER COUNCILLORS' REQUESTS

Councillors Chris Allen, Brendan Bird, Huw Davies, Ivan Gibbons Alex Karmel, Antony Lillis, Emile Al-Uzaizi

CONTACT OFFICER: Richard Leigh, Committee Co-ordinator, Committee Team, Room 203,HTH, Tel: 8753 2076 Fax: 8753 2138 e-mail: [email protected]

Members of the public are welcome to attend. A loop system for hearing impairment is provided, along with disabled access to the building.

For queries concerning a specific planning application, please call the case officer. PLANNING APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE

29 MARCH 2004

ITEM PAGE

1. MINUTES OF THE PAC MEETING ON 8 MARCH 2004 Circulated separately To agree and sign the above minutes as accurate.

2. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

3. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

If a councillor has any prejudicial or personal interest in a particular report they should declare an interest.

A councillor should not take part in the discussion or vote on a matter in which they have a prejudicial interest. They should withdraw from the meeting whilst the matter is under consideration unless the disability to participate has been removed by the Standards Committee or unless a relevant exemption applies under the Council’s Code of Conduct.

4. PLANNING APPLICATIONS 1

5. CONSERVATION AREA CHARACTER PROFILE: STUDDRIDGE STREET 69

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London Borough Of Hammersmith & Fulham

------Planning Applications Committee

Agenda for 29th March 2004

Index of Applications, Enforcement Actions, Advertisements etc. ------WARD: SITE ADDRESS: PAGE REG NO:

Fulham Reach St Augustines Primary School Disbrowe Road 2 2003/02825/FUL London W6 8QE

Munster 237 Munster Road London SW6 6BT 8 2003/03185/FUL

Munster 14 Filmer Road London SW6 7BW 14 2003/03222/FUL

Town 771 Fulham Road London SW6 5HA 22 2003/02536/FUL

Shepherds Bush Land Rear Of 1-43 (odd) Tadmor Street And 26 Green Adjacent To 18 And 19 Shepherds Bush 2003/03380/FUL Place With Access From Sterne Street London W12

Askew Flat Basement And Ground Floor 67 Stowe 45 2003/00399/ACTW Road London W12 8BE KS

Palace Riverside 304 Fulham Palace Road London SW6 6HS 49 2004/00247/FUL

Parsons Green And 45 And 47 Parsons Green Lane London SW6 54 Walham 4HH 1999/01027/FUL

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Site Address: St Augustines Primary School Disbrowe Road London W6 8QE

Reg. No: Case Officer; 2003/02825/FUL Miss Kirstie Elliot Date valid: 16.10.2003 Conservation Area:

Committee Date: 29.03.2004

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Applicant: Mr F Woolcott 20 Mendora Road London SW6 7NB

Description: Continued use of school playground for the purposes of motorcycle training on Saturdays and Sundays between the hours of 08.00hrs and 18.00hrs. Drg Nos: Ordnance Survey Extract

Application type Full Detailed Planning Application

Officer’s Recommendation

That the application be refused and Enforcement Action be taken for the reason(s) set out below:

1 The continued use of the school playground for the purposes of motorcycle training is considered unacceptable by reason of the detrimental impact this use has upon the amenities of neighbouring residential occupiers of their properties, particularly through noise disturbance, contrary to Policy EN21 of the Unitary Development Plan. ------

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2000 LIST OF BACKGROUND PAPERS

All Background Papers held by Nada Jocic (Ext.3340).

Application form received: 13th October 2003 Drawing Nos: see above

Policy documents: Adopted Unitary Development Plan 2003.

Consultation Comments

Comments from: Dated:

Neighbour Comments:

Letters from: Dated:

32 Moylan Road London W6 8QB 10.11.03 4 Moylan Road London W6 8QB 10.11.03

Page 3 42 Moylan Road London W6 8QB 10.11.03 6 Moylan Road London W6 8QB 10.11.03 8 Moylan Road London W6 8QB 10.11.03 Ground Floor and Basement 248 Lillie Road London SW6 7QA 10.11.03 Flat Ground Floor 8 Moylan Road London W6 8QB 10.11.03 Flat Ground Floor 10 Moylan Road London W6 8QB 10.11.03 248 Lillie Road London SW6 7QA 06.11.03 240 Lillie Road London SW6 7QA 10.11.03 12 Moylan Road London W6 8QB 10.11.03 14 Moylan Road London W6 8QB 10.11.03 16 Moylan Road London W6 8QB 10.11.03 2 Moylan Road London W6 8QB 10.11.03 Flat 18 Lillie Mansions Lillie Road London SW6 7QB 10.11.03 Flat 20 Lillie Mansions Lillie Road London SW6 7QB 10.11.03 St. Augustine's RC Primary School Disbrowe Road London W6 8QE 22.10.03

LETTERS FROM APPLICANT/AGENT: 09.10.03

OTHER DOCUMENTS

None

OFFICER'S NOTES

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1.0 BACKGROUND

1.1 A three storey terraced property situated on the western side of Stowe Road close to the junction with Thornfield Road. The property lies in the Coningham and Lime Grove Conservation Area. The property is divided into three self-contained flats. There is a semi basement rear amenity space measuring 5 meters in width by 2 meters in depth extending to 4 meters maximum. The amenity space bounded by the rear gardens of 65 and 69 Stowe Road and the rear garden of the neighbouring property in Thornfield Road.

1.2 In 1999 planning permission ref; 1999/1006 was granted for the conversion of the lower ground and upper ground floors into two separate flats. The original application included a rear extension of 3 metres in width, which covered two thirds of the rear amenity space. However after objections from the occupiers of the surrounding residential properties the application was amended to exclude the extension.

1.3 In June 2003 it was brought to the attention of the Council that an extension was being built at the rear of the property. A site visit revealed that an extension was under construction to the rear of the basement flat. The completed extension measures approximately 2 meters square and is 2.9 meters in height (maximum) with a felt mono pitch roof. The extension abuts the boundary wall with 69 Stowe Road.

1.4 The owner was contacted and advised that the development requires planning permission. To date no application has been forthcoming.

2.0 PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS

2.1 The main planning considerations in this case relate to whether the design and location of the extension complies with the relevant polices in the Councils adopted Unitary Development Plan. As such Policy EN8B Design of Extensions, Policy EN2 Development in Conservation Areas and Standard S6.3 Rear Extensions Which Project Beyond The Rear Building Line Of The Property As Originally Built.

2.2 Policy EN8B states the design of all extensions should be compatible with the scale and character of the existing development its neighbours and it's setting.

2.3 Policy EN2 states that development in Conservation Areas will only be permitted if the character and appearance of that area is preserved or enhanced. Particular attention will be paid to the design of developments such as scale, height, relationship to adjoining buildings and open spaces.

2.4 The extension abuts the boundary with 69 Stowe Road where it measures up to 2.9 meters to the top of the pitch roof. The height and

Page 47 proximity of the extension to the rear amenity space of 69 Stowe Road results in an overbearing and dominating development, which is considered harmful to the amenities of the residential occupiers of this property. The extension creates a visually obtrusive feature at the rear of the terrace, which results in an increased sense of enclosure to the neighbouring occupiers inappropriate to the scale of both the individual property and the neighbouring properties. As such the extension does not comply with Policies EN8B or EN2.

2.5 Standard S6.3 states that planning permission will not normally be granted for extensions that extend to within four meters of the rear boundary of the application property. Furthermore where the existing level of amenity space is already limited and /or the existing space between buildings is confined, it may not be appropriate to permit any rear extension.

2.6 The extension at semi basement level is considered unacceptable as it results in the loss of the existing rear open amenity space in a terrace where the rear amenity spaces are already limited and therefore adversely affects the existing openness between the buildings which is already exacerbated be the short rear gardens. As such the extension is considered to be harmful to the character of the area and amenities of the surrounding residential occupiers. As such the extension is contrary to. Standard S6.3.

2.7 For the reasons outlined above it is recommended that the Head of Legal Services be authorised to institute enforcement action for the removal of the rear extension.

Page 48 ------Ward: Palace Riverside

Site Address: 304 Fulham Palace Road London SW6 6HS

Reg. No: Case Officer; 2004/00247/FUL Ms Rosalind Groves Date valid: 03.02.2004 Conservation Area: Crabtree Committee Date: 29.03.2004

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Applicant: Sonia Simic 304 Fulham Palace Road London SW6 6HS

Description: Erection of a single storey rear extension, to the side and rear of the existing back addition. Drg Nos: 1722-1; Unnumbered drwg. Proposed side and rear elevations.

Application type Full Detailed Planning Application

Officer’s Recommendation

That the application be refused for the following reason(s):

1 The proposed development is unacceptable in the interest of visual amenity. More particularly the proposed extension to the side and rear of the back addition is unacceptable as it would extend the building right up to the boundary and beyond the established building line of the property and therefore, by reason of its size, design and prominance would destroy the subservient relationship of the rear ground floor of the back addition to the original main building. The proposal if permitted would have a negative impact on the character and appearance of the conservation area, which the Council considers is desirable to preserve and enhance in compliance with Section 72 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. In this respect the proposal is contrary to Policy EN8b and EN2 of the Unitary Development Plan. ------

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2000 LIST OF BACKGROUND PAPERS

All Background Papers held by Nada Jocic (Ext.3340).

Application form received: 3rd February 2004 Drawing Nos: see above

Policy documents: Adopted Unitary Development Plan 2003.

Consultation Comments

Comments from: Dated:

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Neighbour Comments:

Letters from: Dated:

308 Fulham Palace Road London SW6 6HS 10.03.04 310 Fulham Palace Road London SW6 6HS 11.03.04 3 Lysia Street London SW6 6NF 11.03.04

OFFICER'S REPORT

1.0 SITE DESCRIPTION AND RELEVANT HISTORY

1.1 The application site is a two-storey semi detached property located on the corner of Fulham Palace Road and Lysia Street and within the Crabtree Conservation Area. There is a single storey extension to the side of the main building.

1.2 In July 1991, planning permission was refused for the erection of a rear roof extension; a two-storey side extension to the rear of the property and conversion of the property from two flats into a single dwelling.

1.3 In May 1992, planning permission was granted for the erection of a dormer window in the rear roof slope and erection of a ground floor side extension off the main building and back addition.

1.4 In March 1993, planning permission was granted for a single storey side extension to the side of the main building and back addition and two rear roof dormers.

1.5 In November 1998, planning permission was granted for the erection of single storey side extensions (variations to earlier 1992 and 1993 permissions). The applicant has recently completed part of this permission in respect to work to a side extension off the main building.

1.6 In May 2000, permission was refused for a further variation to the proposed single storey extension to the side of the existing back addition, extending the building upto the boundary line.

1.7 In April 2003, permission was refused for erection of a single storey side extension (identical to the 2000 refusal). This application is now the subject of an appeal. The Planning Inspectorate agreed for the appeal be held in abeyance, following submission of a further application with accurate drawings showing elevations and sections of the proposed extension.

1.8 In November 2003 permission was refused for a rear roof extension.

1.9 As stated above this current application is a resubmission of the April 2003 refusal, the subject of an outstanding appeal case. The application is reported to Committee at the applicant's request.

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2.0 PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATION

2.1 The application was publicised by means of press and site notices in addition to letters of notification to adjoining properties.

2.2 Three letters of objection received opposing the latest application opposing the proposals on the grounds that: -

- Property located in prominent position and visible from Lysia Street. - Proposed extension would not be in keeping with the appearance and quality of the property and conservation area. - Existing side extension not in keeping with property. - Applicant does not live at the property - rents the property on short-term bed sits with numerous tenants. Noise and disturbance associated with occupants. Extension will cram more people into the property.

3.0 PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS

3.1 The planning issues to be considered are whether the proposed extension is acceptable on size, design and visual amenity grounds, having regard to the need to preserve and enhance the character and appearance of the Crabtree conservation area, in context with relevant policies and standards contained within the Council's adopted Unitary Development Plan.

3.2 Policy EN2 - Development in Conservation Areas states that development in Conservation Areas will only be permitted if the character and appearance of the conservation area is preserved or enhanced. In addition Policy EN8b - Design of Extensions states that development will not be permitted unless its is of a high standard of design and compatible with the scale and character of existing development and its setting.

3.3 The application property is a semi-detached building located on the corner of Lysia Street. The property is situated in a prominent position, with the back addition and street boundary wall visible in Lysia Street. The proposal involves the erection of a mono pitch ground floor extension that extends the full length of the existing back addition. More significantly, the proposed extension would extend upto the street boundary wall. The latest application would result in the ground floor of the back addition being wider than that of the original house. Applications for similar developments were previously refused in 1991, May 2000 and April 2003.

3.4 There is no objection to the principle of a single storey side extension to the back addition that would not extend beyond the flank wall of the original building. Permission for such development was granted in 1998. The proposed development would however extend the footprint and therefore by reason of its increase size and prominence have an adverse effect on the appearance of the property. The proposed extension would not be subservient and result in an unsatisfactory relationship to the main building. It is therefore considered that the cumulative effect of the proposal to the

Page 52 existing back addition would be harmful to the appearance of the building and have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the conservation area, contrary to EN2 and EN8b.

4.0 CONCLUSION

4.1 For the reasons above it is recommended that planning permission be refused.

Page 53 ------Ward: Parsons Green And Walham

Site Address: 45 And 47 Parsons Green Lane London SW6 4HH

Reg. No: Case Officer; 1999/01027/FUL Mr Ieuan Bellis Date valid: 04.10.2000 Conservation Area: Parson's Green Committee Date: 29.03.2004

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Applicant: Punch Taverns 54 Baker Street London W1M 1DJ

Description: Use of basement and ground floors and associated ground floor outbuildings as a bar/restaurant; conversion of the upper floors to use as 7 non-self- contained residential units (first floor) and one self-contained two bedroomed flat (second floor); erection of two single storey rear extensions; alterations to the Parsons Green Lane and Novello Street elevations at ground floor level and installation of rooflights. Drg Nos: AMA1011/P Revision A; 1012/P Revision B; 1013/P Revision D;1014/P Revision B; 1015/P Revision B; 1016/P;1017/P Revision A; 1018/P Revision B; Letter dated 15.1.02

Application type Full Detailed Planning Application

Officer’s Recommendation

1 The development hereby permitted shall not commence later than the expiration of 5 years beginning with the date of this planning permission.

Condition required to be imposed by section 91(1)(a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

3 Any alterations to the elevations of the existing buildings shall be carried out in the same materials as the existing elevation to which the alterations relate.

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To ensure a satisfactory external appearance and to prevent harm to the street scene, in accordance with Policy EN2 and EN8B of the Unitary Development Plan.

4 Any bricks used in the extensions and alterations hereby approved shall match the colour, texture and pointing of the existing brickwork of the adjoining part of the existing building.

To ensure a satisfactory external appearance, in accordance with Policy EN2 and EN8B of the Unitary Development Plan.

5 The roof of the single storey extension to the rear of 45 Parsons Green Lane shall be clad in tiles to match the roof treatment of the existing extension.

In order to ensure a satisfactory external appearance, in accordance with Policy EN2 and EN8B of the Unitary Development Plan.

6 The roof lights hereby approved shall be double glazed and installed so as to be non-openable, and shall thereafter be retained in this form.

In order that the use does not give rise to conditions detrimental to the amenities of surrounding occupiers by reason of noise disturbance, in accordance with policy EN21 and SH11 of the Unitary Development Plan.

7 All new windows shall be of timber frame construction.

In order to ensure a satisfactory external appearance and prevent harm to the street scene, in accordance with Policy EN2 and EN8B of the Unitary Development Plan.

8 The new entrance gates on the Novello Street frontage shall be of timber construction and shall be designed and installed so as not to open over the public highway.

To ensure a satisfactory external appearance and in the interests of vehicle and pedestrian safety, In accordance with Policy EN2, EN8 and TN1 of the Unitary Development Plan.

Page 56 9 The new gates on the Novello Street frontage shall only be used for servicing purposes and shall not be left open or fixed open at any other time.

In order that the bar/restaurant use does not give rise to conditions detrimental to the amenities of surrounding occupiers by reason of noise disturbance, in accordance with policy EN21 and SH11 of the Unitary Development Plan.

10 The external fume extraction ducting on the rear elevation of 45 Parsons Green Lane shall be painted with a matt finish paint to reduce its visual impact, and the ducting shall not be installed prior to the submission and approval in writing by the Council of details of the colour of the paint to be used. The ducting shall thereafter be maintained in this form.

To ensure a satisfactory external appearance, in accordance with Policy EN2 and EN8B of the Unitary Development Plan.

11 No flues, extract ducts or pipes (other than rainwater pipes) nor satellite or terrestrial receiving equipment shall be fixed to the Parsons Green Lane or Novello Street elevations of the buildings without full details first being submitted to and approved in writing by the Council.

To ensure a satisfactory external appearance and to prevent harm to the street scene, in accordance with Policies EN2 and EN8B of the Unitary Development Plan.

12 No development shall commence in connection with the bar/restaurant use hereby approved on the basement and ground floor of the premises until details of refuse storage (within the site) and collection arrangements for the use have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Council, and the bar/restaurant shall not be occupied or used until the refuse storage and collection arrangements have been provided in full accordance with the approved details.

To ensure that the use does not give rise to smell nuisance and to prevent harm arising from the appearance of accumulated rubbish, in accordance with standards S5 of the Unitary Development Plan.

13 The ground floor and basement of the premises shall not be used primarily for the sale of takeaway hot food and any activity of this nature shall be incidental and ancillary to the permitted use for the consumption of food and drink on the premises.

Page 57 A general takeaway use could give rise to different operational conditions, a different pattern of traffic generation and car parking demand. In these circumstances the Council would wish to have the opportunity of assessing the implications of such a use on the amenities of the area, in accordance with Policies EN21 and SH11 of the Unitary Development Plan.

14 No organised delivery of hot food shall take place from the premises using motor vehicles (which includes motor cycles, mopeds and motor scooters).

No provision has been made for the parking of vehicles off-street in connection with a delivery service. In the circumstances, any such vehicles would be likely to park on the public highway which would prejudice the free flow of traffic and public safety, in accordance with policy SH11 and TN13 of the Unitary Development Plan.

15 No customers shall be on the premises in connection with the bar/restaurant use hereby approved between 23.30 hours and 11.00 hours the following day.

In order that noise disturbance which may be caused by customers leaving the premises is confined to those hours when ambient noise levels and general activity are sufficiently similar to that in the surrounding area, thereby ensuring that the use does not cause demonstrable harm to surrounding residents in compliance with policies EN21 and SH11 of the Unitary Development Plan.

16 The open "courtyard" area and the adjoining "bar double height", as indicated on approved drawing AMA1012 revision B, shall be for seating purposes only and shall be maintained as such, in accordance with the letter from Michaelis Boyd Associates dated 15 January 2002.

17 No customers shall use the open "courtyard" area, as indicated on approved drawing AMA1012 revision B, after 22.00 hours on any night, and the retractable screens separating this area from the main bar area and the "bar double height area" indicated on the approved drawing shall be closed on or before this time and shall thereafter remain closed for the remainder of the night's trading, in accordance

Page 58 with the letter from Michaelis Boyd Associates dated 15 January 2002.

18 The "bar double height area" indicated on approved drawing AMA1012 revision B, shall be arranged so as to provide only a single area of floorspace at ground floor level, and no internal alterations shall be carried out to this building which would facilitate the introduction of a first floor or mezzanine floor within the building, in accordance with the letter from Michaelis Boyd Associates dated 15 January 2002.

19 No machinery or equipment shall be operated or used in connection with the bar/restaurant use outside the hours during which customers are permitted to be on the premises.

In order that the machinery and equipment used in connection with the permitted use does not give rise to conditions that would be detrimental to the amenities of surrounding occupiers by reason of noise disturbance, in accordance with Policy EN21 and SH11 of the Unitary Development Plan

20 The area for use by customers of the permitted bar/restaurant use shall not exceed that indicated on the approved drawing No.AMA1012 revision B.

In order that the Council can retain control over the expansion of the use and to ensure that any such expansion does not give rise to conditions detrimental to any amenities of surrounding occupiers by reason of additional noise and disturbance and additional traffic generation and on-street parking stress resulting from the increase in the number of persons using the premises, in compliance with policies EN21 and SH11 of the Unitary Development Plan.

21 The permitted bar/restaurant use shall not commence until the fume extraction ducting hereby approved has been fully installed with anti-

Page 59 vibration mountings. The fan/fan motor of the fume extraction ducting shall be situated within the application building.

To ensure that the ducting does not create noise disturbance or vibrations likely to give rise to noise disturbance detrimental to the amenities of adjoining occupiers, in accordance with policies EN21 and SH11 of the Unitary Development Plan.

22 No alterations or changes shall be carried out to the external appearance of the building (including the installation of air- conditioning units, ventilation fans or extraction equipment) which are not shown on the approved drawing.

To ensure a satisfactory external appearance and to prevent noise and smells adversely affecting the amenities of neighbouring occupiers, in accordance with policies EN2, EN8, EN21 and SH11 of the Unitary Development Plan.

23 Noise from machinery or equipment operated in connection with the bar/restaurant use shall not exceed the hourly background sound level which exists in the absence of such machinery or equipment operating. The background sound level shall be measured, for the purposes of this condition, on the boundary of the site at a position nearest the noise source, or at the nearest window to a habitable room in separate occupation from the operator of the noise source, whichever is the closer.

In order that the machinery and equipment used in connection with the permitted use does not give rise to conditions that would be detrimental to the amenities of surrounding occupiers by reason of noise disturbance, in accordance with policies EN21 and SH11 of the Unitary Development Plan

24 No live music shall be performed on the bar/restaurant premises.

In order that the use does not give rise to conditions detrimental to the amenities of surrounding occupiers by reason of noise disturbance in compliance with policies EN21 and SH11 of the Unitary Development Plan.

25 The bar/restaurant use hereby approved shall not commence until all external doors to the premises have been fitted with self-closing devices, which shall be maintained in an operational condition, and at no time shall any external door be fixed in an open position.

Page 60 To ensure that neighbouring occupiers are not unduly affected by noise and disturbance, in accordance with policies EN21 and SH11 of the Unitary Development Plan.

26 The development hereby permitted shall not commence until a scheme of sound insulation between the ground floor bar/resataurant use and the proposed residential use on the first floor has been submitted and approved in writing by the Council, and no part of the bar/restaurant area shall be used or occupied until the approved scheme for sound insulation has been fully installed in accordance with the approved details.

To ensure that adjoining occupiers are not unduly affected by noise and disturbance, in accordance with policies EN21 and SH11 and standard S24 of the Unitary Development Plan.

27 The development hereby permitted shall not commence until a scheme of sound insulation for the "bar double height area" indicated on approved drawing No.AMA1012 revision B (revised 25/1/02) has been submitted and approved in writing by the Council, and no part of this area shall be used or occupied until the approved scheme for sound insulation has been fully installed in accordance with the approved details.

To ensure that adjoining occupiers are not unduly affected by noise and disturbance, in accordance with policies EN21 and SH11 and standard S24 of the Unitary Development Plan.

28 No part of the extended bar/restaurant use of the ground floor and basement shall be used or occupied prior to the provision of the non self-contained residential accommodation hereby approved on the first floor of the application premises.

In order to ensure the provision of the non self-contained residential accommodation, in accordance with Policy HO1 of the Unitary Development Plan. ------

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2000 LIST OF BACKGROUND PAPERS

All Background Papers held by Nada Jocic (Ext.3340).

Application form received: 5th May 1999 Drawing Nos: see above

Policy documents: Adopted Unitary Development Plan 2003.

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Consultation Comments

Comments from: Dated:

Neighbour Comments:

Letters from: Dated:

8 The Square 61 Parsons Green Lane London SW6 4JA 11.03.04 Notting Hill Housing Trust 16.07.99 Notting Hill Home Ownership 13.07.99 101 Novello Street 25.06.99 2 Novello Street 12.07.99 Flat 1 Mitre House 100 Novello Street 05.07.99 Harbledown Road Residents Association 12.07.99 1 Novello Street 09.02.00 1 Novello Street 02.09.99

OFFICER'S REPORT

1.0 BACKGROUND

1.1 The application site comprises two three storey properties in the Parsons Green Conservation Area. 45 Parsons Green Lane is currently vacant, but is arranged as 7 non self-contained bedsitting rooms. 47 Parsons Green Lane comprises a purpose built public house (Novellos) with part single and part two storey ancillary accommodation to the rear. The main bar area is situated on the ground floor, the first floor comprises restaurant/kitchen facilities and the second floor provides ancillary residential accommodation. There is a yard area to the rear, with double gates onto Novello Street, together with a two storey outbuilding (adjoining 1 Novello Street).

1.2 1984 - Planning permission granted for the use of the ground floor and basement of 45 Parsons Green Lane as an extension to the adjoining public house (not implemented).

1990 - Permission granted for change of use of the ground floor of 45 Parsons Green Lane from a shop to a self-contained flat, together with related elevational alterations.

1993 - Permission granted for the change of use of the ground floor of 45 from retail to residential, in connection with the use of the whole building as a single family house.

1.3 The current application involves the following elements:

Page 62 - use of the basement and ground floors of 45 in connection with, as an extension to the existing A3 use at 47, together with related alterations to the ground floor front elevation of the property, the erection of two small single storey rear extensions and the installation of external fume extraction ducting on the rear elevation (in connection with a pizza oven). - refurbishment and alterations to the ground floor and existing outbuildings at 47, in connection with the continued use of the ground floor and basement of this property for A3 purposes (bar/restaurant). The alterations include new windows at ground floor level in the existing shopfront and the single storey rear extension fronting Novello Street, replacement entrance gates and the installation of rooflights. - change of use of the first floor of No47 from a public house to residential, and its use in connection with the first floor of No45 to provide 7 non self- contained bedsitting rooms with shared kitchen/living room and bathroom. - change of use of the second floor of No47 from a public house to residential, and its use in connection with the second floor of No45 as a self-contained three bedroom flat.

1.4 The application has been revised since its original submission (including provision of replacement non self-contained residential accommodation, and design of proposed ground floor alterations on Parsons Green Lane and Novello Street elevations).

1.5 In support of the revised development the applicants have made the following points: - the temporary structure (floor) within the two storey outbuilding will be removed and the double height formed and retained. - the proposed rooflights in this building will be double glazed and installed so as to be unopenable. - the rear courtyard area and the public house area beyond will be seating only and maintained as such. - the screens separating the public house from the terrace will be closed at a time to be agreed with the Council, and will thereafter remain closed for the remainder of that day's trading. - the floor area of the existing public house (No47), excluding WC's and staircases is some 268 square metres. The current proposals (45 and 47) would provide approximately 274 square metres of floorspace (due to the loss of the existing first and second floor A3 use). - thus 268 square metres of trading floorspace could be provided without the need for planning permission, and without the Council being able to impose any planning conditions

2.0 PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATIONS

2.1 Site notice and press advert. Individual notification letters sent to neighbouring properties.

2.2 8 letters received in response to the original notifications, objecting to the development on the following grounds:

Page 63 Notting Hill HT (2 letters, on behalf of tenants of Mitre House, 100 Novello Street) - have received complaints from residents regarding pub customers parking their cars within their private development. - increased antisocial behaviour - increased noise and disturbance - vehicles reversing into the (Trust's) development

101 Novello Street - increased noise and disturbance

Flat 1, Mitre House, 100 Novello Street - "currently a small local pub operating within normal pub guidelines" - "larger venue in family neighbourhood is cause for concerns" - noise and disturbance

1 Novello Street (2 letters) - area is already over developed (including St Marks School scheme, Budgens development, volume of customers associated with existing nearby A3 uses ("The White Horse" and "The Pen") and Chelsea supporters). - increased parking stress - overflow of customers onto street, antisocial behaviour and debris (broken glass/bottles) - customers/delivery vehicles block entrance to Novello Street, reduces access for residents and emergency vehicles - pizza oven implies a delivery service. No provision shown for parking or waiting of delivery vehicles - increased traffic generation, resulting in further pollution and danger to pedestrians walking along Novello Street (including from local nursery) - cooking smells - light pollution from rooflights - proposals harmful to character and appearance of the conservation area - outbuilding adjoins flank wall of 1 Novello Street. Increased noise would be an infringement of the residents right to peacefully enjoy their own property. - development would overstretch inadequate drainage facilities.

2 Novello Street - increased on-street car parking stress in Novello Street - increased noise (particularly if premises is open later) - out of keeping with character of conservation area

Harbledown Road Residents' Association - increase in capacity would result in increased customers, which would increase noise and disturbance (particularly late at night) and increased volume of traffic. - increased parking stress - planning permission is likely to result in an application to extend the existing opening hours and licence

Page 64 2.3 Letter also received from a ward councillor supporting the residents' concerns regarding increased noise, litter and traffic.

2.4 The proposed development has since been revised and further notification letters have been sent to neighbouring residents. One letter has been received in response (8 The Square, 61 Parsons Green Lane) the contents of which are summarised below: - "In principle I am in support of any application that would enhance the vitality of Parsons Green, and enhance the conservation area" - conditions should be attached that would prevent the A3 element being used in the future as a fast-food or take-away restaurant. "Such use would be detrimental to the area in terms of diminishing the quality of the current A3 offering, and cause additional problems in terms of litter." - late night licence should not be granted in the future, to prevent increased disturbance to neighbouring residents - restriction should be placed on servicing times.

3.0 PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS

3.1 Officers raise no objection to the proposed alterations to the Parsons Green Lane and Novello Street elevations of the application properties. These have been revised since the application was originally submitted and it is not considered that the alterations as revised would harm the appearance of the application properties or the street scene (in accordance with policy EN8B of the UDP). Similarly, It is not considered that the various elevational alterations would be harmful to the character or appearance of the conservation area (in accordance with policy EN2 of the UDP).

3.2 The proposed extension to the rear of 45 Parsons Green Lane is modest in size (would cover a small courtyard area adjacent to the rear of 1 Novello street), and would be designed to match the existing extension. The relationship and design of the extension is such that it would not harm the existing amenities of 1 Novello Street, since it would abut an existing high wall on the party boundary. This aspect of the development is also considered to be in accordance with policy EN2 and EN8B of the UDP.

3.3 The proposed external fume extraction ducting on the rear elevation of No45 is considered to be acceptable when seen in the context of the rear elevation of the application properties (in accordance with Policy EN2 and EN8B of the UDP).

3.4 Similarly, the proposed alterations/refurbishment of the existing two- storey outbuilding (adjoining the flank wall of 1 Novello Street) would be in keeping with the general character and appearance of the application site and is considered to be acceptable on visual amenity grounds.

3.5 The remaining alterations, including a small single storey rear extension over the courtyard between 45 and 47 Parsons Green Lane, would not be generally visible from outside the application site. Notwithstanding, these

Page 65 works are also considered to be acceptable in terms of their impact on visual amenity and the character and appearance of the conservations area.

3.6 The proposed use of the first floor of the application properties as 7 non self-contained bedsitting rooms, with shared kitchen, living room and bathroom facilities, is considered to be acceptable in this case on the grounds that the accommodation would effectively replace the existing non self- contained accommodation currently within No45 (but to a better standard). The provision of replacement non self-contained accommodation would accord with the housing policies of the UDP.

3.7 The proposed conversion of the second floor of the application premises to use as a single self-contained flat is also considered to be acceptable in this instance. The flat would effectively replace the existing residential accommodation on the second floor of the public house (which comprises three bedrooms and a bathroom). Whilst the existing residential accommodation has historically been occupied by staff of the public house, it is not considered that the likely demand for on-street car parking generated by the proposed 3-bedroom flat would be unacceptably different. Furthermore, the use of the upper floors of No47 as a single residential unit would accord with policy HO3 and Standard 8.2 of the UDP without any provision for off- street parking. The only difference here is that the flat is arranged across the second floor of both 45 and 47 Parsons Green Lane, rather than occupying the first and second floors of No47 (which would be the more usual arrangement).

3.8 Accordingly, the main issue in this case is considered to be the likely impact of the proposed development on the existing amenities of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, having regard to the policies and standards of the UDP and the objections raised by some local residents.

3.9 Policy EN21 of the UDP requires that developments do not cause demonstrable harm to the existing amenities of neighbouring occupiers, while Policy SH11 reaffirms this requirement, with specific reference to proposals for food and drink (A3) uses, and also refers to the detailed criteria for the assessment of such proposals set out in Standard 24 of the UDP. They go on to state that the Council will have regard to the cumulative effect of new A3 uses in any particular area and will consider as material any adverse environmental effects arising from the concentration of A3 uses in the area.

3.10 In this case the application does not involve the creation of a new A3 use, but rather alterations to an existing established premises. The current lawful use of 47 Parsons Green Lane in planning terms is as a public house. The fact is that the whole of this property, including the rear yard and outbuilding could be used for this purpose (or indeed any other purpose within Class A3 of the Use Classes Order) without the need for planning permission. Furthermore, because the property has historically been used as a public house, there are no existing planning restrictions on the operation of the existing public house use.

Page 66 3.11 Whilst it is proposed to extend the existing use into the ground floor and basement of the adjoining property (No45), and to refurbish and extend the rear of the application properties in order to make better use of the floorspace, this needs to be balanced against the fact that the existing A3 use on the first and second floors of 47 Parsons Green Lane would be lost. As a result, in terms of available A3 floorspace (not including WC's and staircases) there is very little difference between the current and the proposed arrangements (approx 270 and 274 square metres respectively). In the circumstances, officers consider that it would be difficult to justify refusing planning permission for the current proposals on the grounds that they represent an unacceptable intensification of the existing A3 use. In considering this issue it is not sufficient to compare the proposed development with the way the premises is currently operated. Rather the comparison should properly be between the proposed development and the extent to which the existing premises could operate, without the need for further planning permission. The current application also affords the Council an opportunity to impose appropriate conditions on the development to help limit its likely impact on the amenities of the area, whereas the current premise operate without such conditions.

3.12 Given that the proposed development would not result in the provision of a significant amount of additional A3 floorspace, over and above that currently available, officers consider that it would be difficult to demonstrate that it would be likely to have an unacceptable impact on the existing amenities of neighbouring residential occupiers as a result of increased traffic generation or on-street car parking stress. Again the proper comparison here would be between the proposed development and potential use of the existing lawful premises.

3.13 Accordingly, whilst officers are sympathetic to the concerns raised by local residents this is not an application for a new A3 use and it is not considered that the level of activity generated by the proposed development would be so different to that which could be generated by the potential use of the existing premises.

3.14 Other issues raised by local residents concerning the alleged operation of the existing public house (drinking in the street; refuse/broken glass; trespass on private property; allegations of antisocial behaviour etc) whilst of genuine concern to residents are mostly matters that are more properly dealt with outside the planning legislation (e.g by the licensing magistrates and/or the police), and are not therefore considered to be grounds for withholding planning permission in this case.

Legal agreement

3.15 The agreement will include a clause to the effect that no alterations shall be carried out to the internal arrangement/layout of the non self- contained residential accommodation on the fist floor of the application premises which would result in the loss of any these units or which would have the effect of making them self-contained.

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4.0 RECOMMENDATION

4.1 It is recommended that planning permission be granted, subject to the completion of a satisfactory legal agreement along the lines outlined above.

Page 68 DATE: 29 MARCH 2004 PLANNING APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE POLICY ______

SUBJECT - "Conservation Area Character Profiles" - Approval as Supplementary Planning Guidance to the Unitary Development Plan ______

WARD/S – PARSONS GREEN & WALHAM

CONTRIBUTORS - Env D

INTRODUCTION

In accordance with Conservation Area Legislation and Government Guidance, Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and DoE Planning Policy Guidance Note 15, the Council is now preparing a series of "Conservation Area Profiles". The conservation areas for which the first draft of the "Profiles" have been produced, are undergoing a programme of external and internal consultation.

Each "Profile" describes the character and appearance of the conservation area and suggests broad design guidelines for its preservation and enhancement. Following committee approval the "Profiles" will become Supplementary Planning Guidance to support the Unitary Development Plan. These Profiles may form the basis for subsequent detailed Design Guidelines if they are needed following the completion of the "Profiles". Such detailed guidelines would be subject to further public consultation.

RECOMMENDATION

"That the "Conservation Area Character Profile" for Studdridge Street Conservation Area is approved and adopted as Supplementary Planning Guidance to the Unitary Development Plan. "

DEnvD

69 1REPORT

1.1 Comments were received from the Hammersmith and Fulham Historic Buildings Group and the Fulham Society.

1.2 In editing the attached Profile officers have taken into account all of the comments received from external interest groups, particularly those from the Historic Buildings Group. Some of the comments received were not within the scope of the Profile and have been noted and kept on file or passed on to the relevant department.

1.3 A full report on the role and preparation of the Profiles went to PATSC on the 3 June 1996 together with the first two Conservation Area Profiles, which were approved on that date. Attached in Appendix 1 is the completed and amended "Profile" for Studdridge Street Conservation Area.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT (ACCESS TO INFORMATION) ACT 1985:- BACKGROUND PAPERS

No. Brief Description of Name/Ext. of Department/ Background Paper holder of Location file/copy

1 Officer's Draft Report V. Farmer Env. D/HTHX Ext. 3478 3rd Floor

70 FINAL DRAFT APPROVED BY COMMITTEE 29 MARCH 2004

L.B. HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM CONSERVATION AREA No.7

STUDDRIDGE STREET CHARACTER PROFILE

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Section 69 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 states:- "Every local planning authority shall from time to time determine which parts of their area are areas of special architectural or historic interest the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance, and shall designate those areas as conservation areas."

The Borough has 45 such areas designated over 31 years, of which Studdridge Street Conservation Area is one.

1.2 Under Section 71 of the Act, once an area has been designated:- "It shall be the duty of a local planning authority from time to time to formulate and publish proposals for the preservation and enhancement of any parts of their area which are conservation areas."

1.3 The Council is doing this in stages. The first stage is this document, which is called a Conservation Area Character Profile. The "profile" is an appraisal, which aims to give a clear assessment of the special interest, character, and appearance that justified the designation of the area as a Conservation Area. It also includes some broad design guidelines that will aid all concerned in their efforts to preserve or enhance the character of the conservation area.

1.4 It is intended that each profile document will provide a sound basis, defensible on appeal, for the development plan policies and development control decisions, and for the guidance of residents and developers.

1.5 It will also form the groundwork for subsequent Conservation Area Studies. The next stage will be the production of more detailed design guidelines where necessary in consultation with Councillors, the Hammersmith and Fulham Historic Buildings Group, Fulham Society, Hammersmith Society and other local groups. These will be followed by the preparation of policy documents for the preservation or enhancement of the conservation area, which will be the subject of local consultation.

1.6 The profiles and subsequent design guidelines will form supplementary planning guidance and will support the Council's statutory Unitary Development Plan which sets out the planning policy framework for the development of the borough and development control decisions. Policy EN1 relates to conservation areas and makes specific reference to the Character Profiles. They will constitute material planning considerations in the determination of planning applications.

71 1.7 The Government's document (PPG 15) "Planning Policy Guidance: Planning and the Historic Environment" advises local authorities on how to operate the legislation, emphasizing that:- " It is the quality and interest of areas, rather than that of individual buildings, which should be the prime consideration in identifying conservation areas. There has been increasing recognition in recent years that our experience of a historic area depends on much more than the quality of individual buildings - on the historic layout of property boundaries and thoroughfares; on a particular 'mix' of uses; on characteristic materials; on appropriate scaling and detailing of contemporary buildings; on the quality of advertisements, shopfronts, street furniture and hard and soft surfaces; on vistas along streets and between buildings; and on the extent to which traffic intrudes and limits pedestrian use of spaces between buildings. Conservation area designation should be seen as the means of recognising the importance of all these factors and of ensuring that conservation policy addresses the quality of townscape in its broadest sense as well as the protection of individual buildings."

1.8 This intention is reinforced by English Heritage in their document "Conservation Area Practice" which recognises that:- "As the number of conservation areas continues to grow, the criteria for their designation are being looked at more critically."

It is, therefore, even more important than before that there should be a clear definition, recorded in some detail, of what constitutes the special architectural or historic interest that warranted the designation of every conservation area.

1.9 So, in line with the guidance given by both the Government and English Heritage, this conservation area profile will aim to define the character of the conservation area on the basis of an analysis of all or some of the following criteria :-

• origins and development of the street patterns, the lie of the land;

• archaeological significance and potential of the area, including any scheduled ancient monuments;

• architectural and historic quality, character and coherence of the buildings, both listed and unlisted, and the contribution which they make to the special interest of the area;

• character and hierarchy of spaces, and townscape quality;

• prevalent and traditional building materials for buildings, walls and surfaces;

• contribution made to the character of the area by greens or green spaces, trees, hedges and other natural or cultivated elements;

• prevailing (or former) uses within the area and their historic patronage, and the influence of these on the plan form and building types;

72 • relationship of the built environment to landscape/townscape including definition of significant landmarks, vistas and panoramas, where appropriate;

• extent of any loss, intrusion, or damage that has occurred since designation;

• existence of any opportunity sites;

• unlisted buildings which make a positive contribution to the conservation area according to English Heritage's criteria.

2 DESIGNATION

2.1 Studdridge Street Conservation Area was designated in August 1975. Since designation, further control for certain buildings has been applied through the application of Article 4 Directions which remove the building owners' permitted development rights: in July 1975 to alter front roofs and gables, and in April 1984 to alter door or window openings; paint, clad or render brickwork; alter or remove ornamental features including mouldings and terracotta lion finials; or erect porches. On 2 July 2002 the conservation area was further extended by the inclusion of Nos. 81 to 89 (odd) Peterborough Road.

3 CONSERVATION AREA BOUNDARY

3.1 The conservation area boundary can be seen on Plan 1. The northern boundary follows the centre of the New King's Road from the junction with Bagley's Lane to the junction with Broomhouse Road, it returns via the rear plot boundaries of Nos. 235 to 249 (odd) New King's Road, the centre of Peterborough Road, the rear plot boundaries of the properties on Studdridge Street, the centre of Wandsworth Bridge Road, Sandilands Road and Bagley's Lane.

4 BRIEF HISTORY OF THE AREA

4.1 New King’s Road was created 400 years ago by the Stuart kings as the shortest route from Whitehall Palace to Hampton Court Palace. At this time mainly areas of open space containing farms and market gardens bordered the route. During the 17th and 18th Centuries this part of Fulham (the former hamlet of Parson’s Green) increasingly changed in character to one of large villas with estates as the wealthy classes moved out of the centre of London. The oldest surviving buildings within the conservation area are the terrace of five Georgian houses at the western end, on the south side of Parson’s Green, which were built in 1795 on the site of the much older Brightwells and the old Peterborough House. A new Peterborough House was built to the east, on a site that is now bordered by Quarrendon Street and Chipstead Street, while the thirty Late Georgian houses remaining at the eastern end within the area now bounded by Wandsworth Bridge Road and Perrymead Street were completed in 1823, and known as Pomona Place. Peterborough Road was known as Parson’s Green Lane in the 1600s and was renamed with the construction of the first Peterborough House.

73 4.2 The subsequent development of much of this part of London is characterised by the sale and intensive development of such large plots, particularly following improvements to the transport infrastructure. Wandsworth Bridge was built in 1873, and a new link, Wandsworth Bridge Road, was formed between New King’s Road and Wandsworth and settlements south of the Thames. Sandilands Road, built in the 1880s was one of the next developments, but because it was made up of simply designed terraced artisan cottages with no front gardens and tiny back yards, it soon became thought of as part of a “region of poverty and squalor”.

4.3 In contrast, the Irish builder James Nichols developed much of the remainder of the conservation area with elaborately decorated terraces of “better than average style” in wide streets with larger than average front gardens. These houses, built over a single period, contributed to the area’s unified appearance and enduring popularity. His work is often distinguished by the incorporation of decorative terracotta lion finials, which he used as a trademark. Unfortunately much of the elaborate terracotta details of the houses have now been painted white. His first houses in the area, built in 1888-89, were modest two storey terraces in Peterborough Road and Coniger Road on what had been the orchards of Peterborough House on the western edge of the conservation area. He then transferred his attention to the north east of the conservation area, where he built the larger villas at the northern end of Wandsworth Bridge Road, which were completed in 1891. These were his most successful major development in the area, their quick sale encouraging him to turn more of the adjoining fields into houses. Development continued on both sides of Wandsworth Bridge Road, with Acfold Road and Cresford Road completed in 1890-91; Bovingdon Road in 1891-92; Stokenchurch Street in 1892-93, Perrymead Street in 1893- 95; Ryecroft Street in 1894-95; and Bowerdean Street in 1895-96.

4.4 The core of the present conservation area west of Wondsworth Bridge Road, between Coniger Road and Chipstead Street, was once part of the grounds of Peterborough House, the home of the Mordaunt family and later the Earl of Peterborough. The land of the estate was eventually sold in 1888 and 1890 and Peterborough House demolished. Studdridge Street was begun in 1896 and by 1902 linked the southern ends of all the new estate roads built north - south between it and New Kings Road; Bradbourne Street built in 1901-02; Chiddingstone Street in 1901-03; and Quarrendon Street and Chipstead Street in 1902-04.

4.5 There has been some post-war infill development of certain plots across the conservation area, possibly due to bomb damage during the Second World War. Not all of these have been sympathetic to the character of the area.

5 CHARACTER AND APPEARANCE

5.1 Studdridge Street Conservation Area forms part of a large swath of 19th Century residential estate development that covers a significant part of Fulham. It is distinguished from the bulk of it, however, by its uniformity, better than average Late Victorian / Edwardian architecture, size and relatively unspoilt character. Although originally designed and built as two or three storey terraced houses, most have now been substantially extended by the addition of mansard attic floors and basement rooms incorporating large

74 open light-wells with stepped planting in front gardens. Although these changes have doubled the size of the original houses, a general conformity of design has retained their overall cohesive character. There are slight variations in architectural detail of the terraces from street to street depending on their location and the historical circumstances of their development. The north western part of the conservation area, around the ancient Parson’s Green open space, is identified as an Archaeological Priority Area (6) in the UDP where there is evidence of Roman, medieval and post-medieval settlement including Peterborough House.

5.2 The conservation area can be split into sub-areas for the purposes of the character assessment in order to distinguish areas of similar character and similar periods of development as shown on Plan 1. These are defined as:-

A Studdridge Street and group of residential streets to the north B New King's Road C Wandsworth Bridge Road D Sandilands Road

A Studdridge Street and group of residential streets to the north

5.3 This sub-area forms the core of the conservation area. The roads and building lines were laid out following the sale of the Peterborough Estate in 1888 and 1890 when the area was built over as a speculative residential development. The bulk of the houses were built as two storey red brick half-gabled terraces with paired arched recessed entrance porches. The character of the conservation area is also dependent upon a consistent level of decoration and architectural embellishments appropriate to the late Victorian / Edwardian period, which in this area include the use of red brick, slate, terracotta friezes at eaves level and below first floor window sills, string courses, panels and cambered window heads, and decorative timber balustraded balconies. Most houses retain their original timber sliding sash windows, many of which are subdivided into small panes by glazing bars, still in their original design. Most also have the distinctive Jimmy Nichols terracotta lion finials.

5.4 So many of these properties have been altered by the addition of a roof extension that the mansard design with velux roof lights is now so commonplace that it forms part of the character of the area.

5.5 A substantial proportion of these buildings have been extended further by the excavation of the basement and the formation of a light-well in the front garden. Some of the earlier excavations resulted in the loss of the soft-landscaped front garden, but this is now prevented by the adoption of a preferred pattern of stepped planted light-well which helps minimise the visual effect of the excavation on the front gardens.

5.6 The buildings on Peterborough Road, Coniger Road, Stokenchurch Street and Ryecroft Street form the earliest development on the estate, and were more modest in scale and appearance. The characteristic shared gable over part of the front elevation of a pair of two storey houses, together with paired front entrance doors in recessed arched side sections, can be seen to have developed as a popular architectural feature. In the earliest

75 houses, on Peterborough Road, these alternate with pairs of house with eaves and recessed first floor elevations. Full width timber balconies across the front of their first floor elevations continue across the entrance porches of the adjoining gabled houses. This gives the terrace the feel of a row of cottages by introducing articulation and visual interest into the front elevation. Subsequent roads had terraces that consisted entirely of pairs of houses with shared gables, partly because they looked grander, and partly because this gave the first floor more space, and eventually the recessed first floor over the entrance porch with its balcony was also brought forward. So, although the earlier terraces did not follow precisely the same design as the later parallel streets, they are generally variations on the same theme.

5.7 Where, on street corners, the rhythm of the terrace would end with a half gable, this was for aesthetic reasons replaced with a balustraded parapet. Unfortunately over the years the effect of these carefully designed architectural features has been diminished by alterations to the roof line in the form of sheer-face and gabled roof extensions, such as in Ryecroft Street and on the corners of Coniger Road, and more generally by the addition of mansards, breaking up its rhythm. Fortunately most of the houses designed to have them, still retain their original first floor timber balustrades, which are important architectural features of these terraces.

5.8 In the centre of the south side of Studdridge Street are Christ Church and its former Sunday School Hall. These are the most important landmarks within the area, and terminate the view south down Quarrendon Street. They are integral to the development of this area and incorporate several important architectural features. The church, built in 1902-03 by J.E.K. & J.P. Cutts, is of red brick with stone dressings and slate roof. Its ‘west’ gabled end, with a large stone Perpendicular window and twin entrance porches, forms the road frontage. There is no tower, the side elevations having long clerestories above the nave. The foundation stone on the front elevation has the inscription ‘To the Glory of God This stone was laid by W Hayes Fisher MA MP October 18 1902’ The former Church Hall has a stone plaque on the north façade inscribed ‘This memorial was laid by Francis A Bevan, Esq. JP DL 19 May 1903’. In 1989-90 the interior was re-ordered by Mark & Hawkins, when the altar was brought forward, the rood screen moved back, and vestries inserted beyond. The west bays of the nave have been divided off to form a hall and an upper room. The church contains some important fittings including a small Late 17th Century font cover from St. Benet, Gracechurch Street, and a Late 17th Century carved octagonal pulpit and altar rails with spiral balusters and carved rail from St. George, Botolph Lane. There is also a large collection of important stained glass in the windows. 1

5.9 Nos. 2 to 12 (even) Bagley's Lane are locally listed as Buildings of Merit notable for their elaborate paired porches with fretted bargeboards, finials and pendants. Built in 1897 they are two storey with canted bays through both floors, and have a heavy dentil eaves cornice and foliated capitals to porch and window pilasters.

5. 10 Peterborough Villas, off Bagley's Lane, are significantly different from the rest of this sub- area, being four storey terraces of a slightly earlier date. Nos. 1 & 2 and 5 & 6 are locally listed as Buildings of Merit, and have been stuccoed and lined out in blockwork and given Tudor style door and window dressings. Unfortunately, the gable of No. 5 has been

76 simplified. Nos. 3 & 4 and 7 & 8 are symmetrical across the street but are of red brick. They all have little decoration. Nos. 10 & 12 are a later two storey pair of houses with typical Nichols details, now with painted brick.

5.11 Some infill sites have been redeveloped, probably as a result of bomb damage sustained during the Second World War. Unfortunately, some of these infill developments have not adequately complemented the character of the area which derives from the consistent building form, line and materials.

B New King's Road Group

5.12 This sub-area consists of all of the buildings fronting the part of New King's Road which is within the conservation area, (Nos. 49 to 249 (odd)).

5.13 There is a range of building types within this group reflecting the organic development along this once important royal route between Whitehall and Hampton Court. They include sixteen statutory listed buildings and twelve that are included on the Council's local list of Buildings of Merit.

5.14 Nos. 49 to 63 (odd) are an early 20th Century three storey terrace of purpose built shops with residential accommodation on the upper floors. They are of simplified Georgian style, red brick with window dressings, pilasters, string course and parapet, and timber sliding sash windows with glazing bars.

5.15 Nos. 65 to 69 (odd) are a late Victorian / Edwardian mansion block of four storeys and attic in red brick with stone string courses and keystones, which is grander, but in the same style as the Jimmy Nichols houses. The ground floor has commercial uses behind wide arched shopfronts, including the former Peterborough Arms P. H. built in 1892.

5.16 Nos. 71 to 77 (odd) are an attractive symmetrical terrace of four Early 19th Century buildings which, together with their front railings, are listed Grade II. They are two storey with semi-basements and slate roofs, hipped on the end houses. Beyond these are two storey recessed side extensions, originally containing coach houses, which have parapets and first floor balconies. Nos. 71 & 77 are now painted, Nos. 73 & 75 are red brick.

5.17 Nos. 93 to 107 (odd) are an Early 19th Century terrace of local listed Buildings of Merit of varied design. All have two storeys and semi-basement, and are stock brick, mostly with parapets and with slate roofs. Unfortunately there have been considerable alterations by the formation of roof extensions and some changes to the original fenestration. Nos. 97 & 99 still retain their original grooved stucco up to a string course at first floor sill level.

5.18 Nos. 109 to 111 (odd) are also local listed Buildings of Merit. They are within an Archaeological Priority Area, which relates to their construction on the site of the former Martin Brothers Pottery Works.

5.19 No. 109 is a Mid 19th Century single storey stuccoed commercial property adjoining No. 109B which is a three storey building of about 1840 with an altered roof, stuccoed square

77 bays with paired sashes through ground and first floors surmounted with an elaborate cast iron balcony railing, and with stucco long and short quoins and moulded window surround.

5.20 No. 111 (Pomona House) is a large imposing Late Victorian house built in 1897, possibly by F R Powell or C R Guy Hall for the photographer, Charles Pretorius, and was later used as a series of sculpture studios. It is two storeys with attics, all of excessive height, stock brick with red brick window arches and string courses, and full height pilasters which are now painted white. The huge studio windows, which are the main feature of the building, are sub divided with glazing bars and reduce the brickwork of the front wall to a minimum. There is a central stucco doorcase with classical pilasters and entablature incorporating a panel with "POMONA HOUSE" surmounted by a pediment. There is a pretty first floor window within an altered gable on the left side, which has glazing bars in the form of a round headed arch. The name relates to the former designation of this part of New King’s Road as Pomona Place.

5.21 Nos. 113 to 121 (odd) are a Mid 19th Century group of Grade II listed buildings which were originally two differently designed pairs of semi-detached villas, subsequently joined by the infill of No. 117 in matching style. Nos. 113 & 115 are two storey and semi- basement, stucco with hipped slate roof. Two windows each, the front door and a window are contained within recessed side extensions with parapets. Both still retain their original Regency style windows with marginal glazing bars, front doors and semi-circular fanlights with lead tracery, and cast iron boundary rails. No. 113 has Regency blind boxes. Nos. 119 & 121 are three storey and semi-basement, brown brick with the semi-basement stuccoed and a shallow hipped slat roof. One window each, the front door and a window are contained within recessed side extensions which are also hipped. The first floors have French windows with elaborate cast iron balconies and ground floors have semi-circular headed sashes. Most of the original Regency glazing bar pattern remains. No. 117 is a slightly later infill of two storeys and semi-basement with similar details to Nos. 119 & 121.

5.22 Adjoining No. 121 at the rear, is No. 1 Perrymead Street, a very shallow single storey building which was the original Peterborough Estate Office. It is built at the back of the pavement, and now has painted brickwork with paired casement windows under a series of three gables with elaborate tile bands and capped finials. Each gable has a roundel, the centre one with a sunflower, and the other two with a bird in high relief. It has a slate roof and fancy pierced terracotta ridge tiles.

5.23 Nos. 123 to 145 (odd) are a Late 19th Century terrace of large houses of three storeys and attics. They were originally a symmetrical red brick composition, but some are now unfortunately painted. Each house has the characteristic Jimmy Nichol construction of gables over part of the front elevation and paired entrance porches in recessed sections between them. The gables are all pebble dashed with a bulls eye window, except for those at each end which have brick shaped "Dutch" gables. Considerable articulation in the front wall of the terrace results from the addition of wide square bays through the ground and first floors of the end houses and of the second and fourth gabled pairs, allowing for second floor balconies, and the setting forward of the ground floor wall of the alternate pairs inline with the front of the bays to provide first floor balconies. Front entrance doors

78 are paired each side of a column within shared broad cambered porches. All of the windows are sashes with glazing bars in the upper section, those on the ground floor have round heads, the first floor include French windows, and the second floor have sashes with fixed side lights under cambered arches. Unfortunately, most now have mansard roof extensions with a variety of roof lights. Future works should seek to regularise their design and materials to once again unify the terrace.

5.24 No. 161 & 163 is the King's Hall, a red brick building of three storeys and slate roof with attic built in 1902. The ground floor has stucco horizontal banding and a classical entablature. Sash windows, some with stucco keys, and different glazing patterns on each floor.

5.25 The splayed corner contains the main entrance double doors within a stucco doorcase with a broken segmental pediment surmounted at first floor level by a cartouche bearing the inter-twined letters "SFCC". Above this at second floor level is a pair of semi-circular headed French windows with stucco keystone opening onto a semi-circular balcony with metal balustrade. At roof level is an elaborate stuccoed dormer in the form of a keyed bulls eye surmounted by a pediment. There are other dormers of various sizes containing one, two or four sashes.

5.26 A secondary entrance at the centre of the New King's Road frontage has a stucco porch with segmental pediment and keyed doorcase. Above this is a balcony with faience balustrade and finials which is reached from a half landing of the recessed staircase tower, and at roof level is an arched feature between two tall chimney stacks which has stucco keys, scrolls and pediment.

5.27 On the Chipstead Street elevation is a truncated massive chimney stack with a first floor stucco panel with "South Fulham Constitutional Club AD 1902". The original boundary wall with faience balustrade remains on both frontages.

5.28 Nos. 165 to 171 is a three storey red brick terrace of four large Late 19th Century houses also in the Jimmy Nichol’s style. Each has a gable and a large square bay through ground and first floors, terracotta balustrades and a profusion of lion finials. Unfortunately, some now have roof extensions.

5.29 Nos. 173 to 191 and 193 to 207 (odd) are three storey red brick terraces built as part of the Jimmy Nichol's estate, which were designed with shops on the ground floor, and residential accommodation above. They have similar design details to the houses in the adjoining streets. Each retail unit is one gable wide with sashes with fixed side lights under cambered arches window on first and second floors. Some of the units have retained their original shopfront design with small fascia boards and exposed console brackets. These properties form an attractive feature in the local street scene, adding to the character of this part of the conservation area, and every effort should be made to protect and reinstate their original features. They also lie within the Parsons Green key local shopping centre. (See the Unitary Development Plan policy SH3 for a full explanation of this policy extracted in Section 10 below.)

79 5.30 Nos. 209 to 217 (odd) are another three storey red brick Jimmy Nichol terrace of five large Late 19th Century houses identical to Nos. 165 to 171. Unfortunately Nos. 215 & 217 now have altered gables to accommodate sash windows for roof extensions.

5.31 Nos. 219 to 233 (odd), built in 1887, are a three storey red brick terrace with slate roof which have different details to the rest of the conservation area. They have large canted bay windows with a scooped parapet through ground and first floors and paired arched entrance porches with balconies and cast iron balustrades above. Unfortunately the harmony of the terrace has been disrupted by alterations to No. 231 by painting of the brickwork, and No. 233 by forming a large second floor window, removal of the chimney stack and hipping the roof.

5.32 No. 235 (The Duke of Cumberland Public House), built in 1893 as The Dukes Head, to the designs of R. Cruwys is listed Grade II. It is a prominent and exuberant three storey brick building with tall chimneys and attic dormers in a tall hipped slate roof behind a part balustraded parapet. There are stone string courses and window dressings and details in a baroque style. The projecting ground floor pub-fronts on both road elevations have granite pilasters are surmounted by a painted stone balustraded parapet. A plaque between the central first and second floor windows is inscribed “RE-BUILT AD 1893”.

5.33 Nos. 237 to 245 (odd) are a terrace of five three storey houses with basements, built in 1795, which are listed Grade II. They are double fronted with parapets and two flush sashes and a central blind window above the central doorway, some of which contain painted names and "AD 1795". All but No. 243 now have moulded stucco window surrounds, and two of the houses have later porches The front gardens were originally enclosed by low walls and railings, those at No. 239 being of the most appropriate style. They are built on the site of a 14th Century house, ‘Brightwells’ which was replaced by Villa Carey where Lord John Mordaunt lived. When his son Charles inherited the title Earl of Peterborough in 1697 from his uncle, the name was changed to Peterborough House, which was subsequently demolished in 1794.

5.34 No. 247 (Aragon House), built in 1805-06 as an imposing detached double fronted brick house, is listed Grade II. Originally of three storeys and basement, it has been extended by a later sheer faced third floor attic addition and flanking two storey wings, all with parapets, which now link it to the adjoining terrace to form an attractive composition. The ground floor has a central main entrance doorway with a flight of five stone steps and panelled double-doors surmounted by a good original semi-circular lead fanlight set within a depressed arch. On each side are cambered headed windows, all set within recessed segmental arches. The ground and first floor windows of the main building have attractive metal balconettes of bellied form, popular after 1830. Unfortunately, the architectural quality of this group has been marred by the replacement of all of the sash windows on the second and third floor, and one on the first floor, with inappropriately designed casements. Reinstatement of traditionally designed timber sliding sashes where removed would add significantly to the character and appearance of this building and the adjoining conservation area. The house is built on the site of an old house to which the novelist Samuel Richardson moved in 1754, which became known as Richardson’s Villa and where he wrote ‘Pamela’ ‘Clarissa Harlowe’ and ‘Sir Charles Grandison’. It was reputed to have

80 been the home of Catherine of Aragon after the death of her first husband, Arthur, Prince of Wales in 1506, until her subsequent marriage to Henry VIII in 1509, hence the name.

C Wandsworth Bridge Road Group

5.35 This sub-group consists of parts of three terraces fronting Wandsworth Bridge Road, (Nos. 85 to 97 (odd), Nos. 80 to 122 and 124 to 130 (even)). They are Victorian three storey red brick shops with residential accommodation above. They are simplified versions of Nos. 173 to 207 New King's Road, each unit being one gable and window wide, providing a regular and domestic pattern to the development. Nos. 112 to 130 (even) lie within the Wandsworth Bridge Road (North) key local shopping centre. (See the Unitary Development Plan policy SH3 for a full explanation of this policy extracted in Section 10 below.)

D Sandilands Road

5.36 This sub-group consists of Nos. 1A & 1 to 59 (odd), a single terrace of two storey red brick Victorian or Edwardian artisan cottages with slate roofs. They are of considerable interest as being artisans cottages that have a simple design of two windows each, and a ground floor window and front door, all of which have a cambered brick arch with brick keystone. They have very small front gardens which are now all concreted over and have lost their original boundary railings. Nos. 1A, 37 and 59 have been rendered, and some others now have painted brickwork and modern roofs.

5.37 Unfortunately, the harmony of the regular pattern of the terrace has been destroyed by unsympathetic alterations to some doors and windows, which have been replaced with modern ones of different detail and proportions, and in some cases a single window has been substituted for the two originals at first floor level. Any works to individual buildings that help restore the original uniform character and appearance of the terrace will be encouraged.

81 6 BROAD DESIGN GUIDELINES

6.1 The previous section described the character of the conservation area looking at groups of buildings and the general townscape. This section identifies key components, which define the character, or those which affect it, suggesting broad design guidelines to deal with each one.

6.2 Piecemeal changes to individual properties, when considered cumulatively, can have a severely negative affect on the special character and appearance of an area. The following section outlines factors the Council considers to be important in preserving the character of an area through encouraging good practice. Not all the alterations and works listed below require planning permission or conservation area consent. (This is set out in a general leaflet for this conservation area, which residents should have received through their door. Alternatively, it is available from the Council at the address on PAGE 1).

6.3 In respect of the highway and its infrastructure the constraints on local government expenditure and the duty to maintain a safe surface means that priority cannot be given to providing historical materials or upgrading or altering street furniture.

Uses

6.4 The balance of uses within a conservation area is important in defining its character particularly if they reflect the historic development of the area.

6.5 All non-residential uses will normally be resisted particularly in sub-areas A and D, Studdridge Street and Sandilands Road. Sub-areas B and C, Wandsworth Bridge Road and New King's Road are mixed use but there will still be a requirement to retain residential uses in these areas.

Alterations to Buildings

6.6 The character of the conservation area is derived in part from the groups of terraces and their uniform appearance and form. Alterations to buildings can have a particularly damaging effect on this, destroying the area's character. The massing and rhythm of the buildings within a street is a key element in defining its character. Extensions and alterations to properties should not visibly affect their scale, rhythm and massing when seen from the street or any public space and should not be excessive additions to the properties.

6.7 The character of the conservation area is also derived from its distinctive street pattern and plot layout, which give clues to the historical development of the area. Protection of the building line and pattern of the older streets is very important in preserving and enhancing the area's character.

82 Disabled Access

6.8 The Council will support dignified and easy access to and within historic buildings for disabled people. Suitable access for disabled people, which does not compromise a building's special interest, can normally be achieved if treated as part of an integrated review of access requirements for all visitors or users, and a flexible and pragmatic approach is taken.

Roof Extensions

6.9 The design of any rear roof extension should be sympathetic to the character of the conservation area. Where they are visible from the street, including long views, then particular attention will need to be paid to their appearance. In some cases, high visibility of the rear roof of properties may prohibit a roof extension where it would have a detrimental affect on the character of the conservation area.

6.10 In practical terms, this means that front roof extensions to the James Nichols houses are likely to be permitted provided the design is in keeping with the character of the area. An acceptable design, now widespread, is a mansard roof in slate behind the parapet and the half-gable with two velux roof lights.

6.11 Where traditional materials remain in place repairs or alterations to roofs and dormer windows should use matching traditional materials, i.e. slate, lead and timber. The reinstatement of traditional materials to roofs is encouraged whenever the opportunity arises.

6.12 Existing roof lines should not be disturbed. Original features such as decorative ridge roof tiles, finials, terracotta lions, cast iron gutters and down pipes, original roofing materials and their pattern should all be retained.

6.13 Conservation area consent is unlikely to be granted for demolition of original chimney stacks that are visible from the street or public spaces. Original chimney pots should not be removed.

6.14 Modern additions such as satellite dishes, T.V. aerials, rooflights and vents should be as inconspicuous as possible. Enclosed water tanks on roofs should be avoided.

Rear Extensions

6.15 The design and materials of rear extensions should be in keeping with the existing property and all planning standards in the Unitary Development Plan should be met. When they require planning permission, rear extensions will be considered on their own individual merit.

6.16 Rear building lines should respect and take into account the value of rear gardens in landscape terms.

83 6.17 Rear roof terraces cut into the slates of the rear extensions require planning permission, and should be resisted.

Brickwork, Render and Painting

6.18 Properties should be retained in their original condition if they are not already rendered or painted.

6.19 Existing brick elevations including chimney stacks should be properly maintained and appropriate repointing undertaken where necessary. If a property has been painted, advice should be sought from the Council regarding the removal of the paint, or the property should be repainted in matt finish paint of a colour to match the original brick.

6.20 On properties that are already rendered or have stucco mouldings these should preferably be left in their original state and specialist advice should be sought where re-rendering or repairs are necessary. On properties where render or stucco is painted, it should be repainted an appropriate matt colour (or colours) i.e. white, pale or pastel shades rather than vivid colours.

6.21 Terracotta tiles or decorative panels should not be painted and those that are should be carefully cleaned after seeking advice from the Council.

Windows and Original Features

6.22 Original architectural features such as timber sash windows, panelled doors, decorative stucco, moulded window surrounds, door cases, and historic shopfronts should be maintained and repaired wherever possible. Where renewal is unavoidable or features missing, owners are encouraged to reinstate these with traditional or matching designs and traditional materials.

6.23 All original features, including terracotta lion finials, should ideally be kept. If their loss is unavoidable they should be replaced with exact replicas.

6.24 Owners of properties with poor replacement windows should be encouraged to change them for those of a more appropriate design and materials when an opportunity arises.

Other Additions

6.25 Gutters, rainwater pipes and soil pipes should be replaced, when necessary, in their original form and material. The use of uPVC should be discouraged.

6.26 The positioning of gas and electricity meters on external walls is to be avoided or, if absolutely necessary, their location should be carefully considered. The routing of external telephone, T.V. cables, and the location of gas flues etc. on external walls should be carefully considered.

84 6.27 Alarm boxes should be located away from important architectural detail so as to minimise their affect on the townscape quality of an area and the appearance of the building on which they are located.

6.28 Satellite dishes will not be permitted where they would be visually obtrusive and where alternative locations are possible.

6.29 Further detailed guidelines may be helpful in ensuring that they do not have a negative impact upon the character of the conservation area.

Setting of the Conservation Area

6.30 The setting of a conservation area is important in defining its character and appearance. Any development, or alterations to properties, affecting the setting of the conservation area should take full account of the character and appearance of the conservation area, and should preserve or enhance it, as described in the profile.

Continuity and Historic Names

6.31 The Council considers the retention of the old names of sites and properties within the conservation area to be desirable. This would enable the historic identity and continuity of areas to be preserved. The names of historic or locally important developments and their associated signage and features should be kept. This is particularly relevant to public houses. Historic names and associations should also be taken into account in the naming of new developments.

6.32 The Council would also like to see the inclusion of date plaques on any new developments. This would provide interesting features in the townscape and points of reference for the future.

Landmarks

6.33 Christ Church, which terminates the view south along Quarrendon Street, is the only significant landmark within this conservation area.

Views

6.34 There are important views into, out of and within the conservation area that show the uniformity of the bulk of the building form. Also important are the views of the elegant curve of New King's Road, which show the sinuous nature of this early route.

Building Line

6.35 The frontages on either side of a street define an enclosed space that is in a critical relationship to the scale of the buildings. This relationship can sometimes be lost by redevelopment breaking the rhythm of the elevations, spaces, entrances and fenestration patterns. Any new development in the future should respect the dominant building line

85 within a street, and the general rhythm of the facades, conforming to the height and alignment of the existing frontage.

6.36 The building line of the rear of buildings can also be important as can its relationship with gardens. This should be maintained as much as is possible throughout the conservation area through the careful design of any proposals to the rear.

Boundary Treatment

6.37 There is a mix of boundary treatments with a variety of railings, low brick walls and hedges, or a combination of these. Where the original railings remain in front of some properties these should be retained and the replacement of those missing in the correct design and height encouraged. Hedge planting and greenery in front gardens is important in softening the street space, and should be retained wherever possible.

6.38 Numerous 19th Century properties have low brick walls with distinctive features such as moulded stone copings or elaborately capped brick piers. These are important in defining the character of the area and uniting the terraces, and should be retained and kept in good condition, or reinstated where missing.

6.39 A few properties have no boundary definition, or inappropriately designed walls or fences at the boundary, which have a negative effect upon the appearance of the conservation area. This spoils the rhythm and enclosure of the street. Ideally the original railings should be reinstated where appropriate, or in the later buildings a low brick wall of an appropriate and sympathetic design and materials.

6.40 Conservation Area consent is unlikely to be granted for alterations or removal of original or traditional front walls and railings and their footings. Owners are encouraged to maintain railings in good repair, and to reinstate them with traditional and appropriate designs where they are missing, in a design matching the original where it is known. Where gates are required, these should match the railings.

6.41 In streets and terraces with traditional railings, dustbin or meter enclosures will not normally be permitted where these would detract from the appearance of the area.

6.42 The excavation of front gardens to provide windows to basements or increase the light to basements requires planning permission, but has become an established pattern of development within this conservation area. In the past this has resulted in the loss of all, or significant amounts, of the original soft-landscaped front gardens. However, where now permitted, a preferred design of stepped planted light-well has been adopted for the Studdridge Street Conservation Area, which helps to minimise the visual effect of the excavation of the front gardens.

86 Forecourt Parking

6.43 There is considerable parking pressure within the borough, which has resulted in an increased demand for forecourt parking. This can have a detrimental effect on the character and amenity value of the streetscape with the resultant loss of front gardens and their features, boundary treatments and the sense of enclosure these give, and in damaging the uniform appearance of terraces and groups of houses. The creation of a vehicular access will be resisted where the proposal will be detrimental to the environment of the area or where it will be likely to affect road and pedestrian safety or reduce the level of available on-street parking.

6.44 The creation of forecourt parking can result in the loss of on-street parking. This increases the potential for on-street parking stress, which can result in double parking and obstruction of the highway. This has a serious consequential effect on the health and safety of local residents, both directly and indirectly through the obstruction of emergency/social service vehicles. The maintenance of a safe and attractive environment for pedestrians and cyclists is also of primary importance, and vehicular access to properties via footway crossovers conflicts with these aims.

6.45 Consent for permanent crossovers and new vehicle access is needed under highway legislation. In considering a request for crossovers under highway powers, the council will likewise give particular attention to safety requirements.

Landscape and Floorscape

6.46 It is not only an area's buildings but also the spaces between them that are important to the character of an area. It is important that the roads and pavements form a neutral backcloth to the buildings within the conservation area.

6.47 There is a mix of footpath finishes within Studdridge Street Conservation Area. Footpaths should be of uniform materials, ideally traditional, which are visually distinguishable from the road surface (which should ideally be black, unless original cobbles or setts exist) and visually subordinate within the townscape providing a coherent character throughout the conservation area.

6.48 All original granite kerb stones and areas of historic stone paving should be kept if practicable where it forms part of a significant composite scheme.

6.49 Ideally new paving should be large rectangular slabs of York stone or concrete of a uniform colour laid in a traditional interlocking pattern, not small multi colour square ones or brick pavers.

6.50 Tactile surfaces are not always appropriate in conservation areas. They will only be installed where they are absolutely necessary (i.e. at controlled crossings such as zebra and pelican) where they need to be of a contrasting colour for safety reasons.

87 6.51 Any highway management schemes including vehicle crossovers should be of sympathetic materials which relate to their surroundings and are properly 'joined' to the surrounding footpaths/roads and take into account where practical English Heritage guidelines for conservation areas.

Trees

6.52 There are significant mature private trees of value to the townscape in the conservation area, some of which are the subject of Tree Preservation Orders. All trees in a conservation area, including those in rear gardens, are protected. Owners should be urged to look after trees on their land and plant new ones in order to ensure a continuing stock of mature trees for future generations.

6.53 A programme of planting should be initiated where appropriate to ensure there is new stock to replace these in the future.

Street Furniture

6.54 The conservation area would benefit from more sympathetically designed lighting columns and lanterns should the opportunity ever arise.

6.55 Original bollards should always be retained where they have survived. New additions should replicate originals where they exist, but if they are replacing unsatisfactory modern bollards they should be unified to the metal replica upended ships cannon type that has been adopted for use in the Borough's conservation areas.

6.56 Careful consideration should be given to the number and location of street signs so as to avoid clutter. These should be reviewed with a view to reducing the number of columns by fixing signs to lamp posts etc.

6.57 The few remaining cast iron or enamel street name plates should if possible be retained.

Opportunity Sites

6.58 Opportunity sites are sites where visual improvements are desirable and could be achieved through redevelopment or refurbishment. It is considered that the following are opportunity sites:-

• Various unsympathetically designed modernised shop fronts

6.59 Redevelopment will be judged against criteria suitable for a conservation area, in which new buildings should ideally contribute positively, but in all cases not harm, the visual quality of the area, respecting the dominant pattern of development in terms of plan form and height of the townscape.

88 Advertisement Hoardings

6.60 Advertisement hoardings are not substitutes for suitable boundary treatments. Where temporary permissions exist, and the hoardings detract from the amenity of the area, the Council will resist the renewal of those permissions.

6.61 There are no authorised advertisement hoardings within the conservation area, and the erection of any advertisement hoardings within the Studdridge Street Conservation Area will be resisted because of their detrimental effect upon its predominantly residential character.

6.62 Careful consideration will be given to limiting the size, number and level of signs on the commercial properties in the conservation area.

Shopfronts

6.63 The removal or alteration of historically and architectural interesting shopfronts will be resisted and, where they have been removed, restoration encouraged.

6.64 Where an original shopfront has already been partially removed, any surviving original elements and architectural features should be retained. Any new shopfronts should be carefully designed to incorporate the remaining traditional features.

6.65 Shopfronts spanning more than one property should avoid disrupting the vertical emphasis, and should reflect the break between properties with pilasters.

6.66 Traditional materials should normally be used such as painted timber (not tropical hardwoods), iron and render. Coated aluminium or steel will only be acceptable if the design of the shopfront is in keeping with the character of the building and enhances the conservation area.

Shop Signs etc.

6.67 Internally illuminated box fascias will not usually be permitted as they are not sympathetic to the conservation area. Externally illuminated painted fascias, individually illuminated letters or neon words are preferred. Any type of internally illuminated signs should be carefully integrated into the shopfront as a whole.

6.68 Consent would not usually be granted to install internally illuminated projecting box signs. Traditional hanging signs, externally illuminated if necessary, are preferred and fixings should be located on the fascia, not above it or on the pilaster or in a position that would damage decorative original features such as console brackets or pilaster capitals.

6.69 Security grilles, where absolutely necessary, should be open mesh and ideally located internally. Solid roller shutters should be resisted except where the window display remains visible and the door only is shuttered, or the shopfront is an open type e.g. greengrocers.

89 6. 70 Where canopies are required they should be traditionally designed and located straight canvas canopies capable of full retraction. Modern plastic or PVC canopies or Dutch blinds are not appropriate within conservation areas and will be resisted.

6.71 Architectural details should not be obscured or removed to accommodate canopies, and care should be taken to ensure that size, shape and position of canopies are appropriate to the building.

7 OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS

Street Improvements in Historic Areas; English Heritage; August 1993.

PPG15; Planning Policy Guidance: Planning and the Historic Environment; Department of the Environment/Department of National Heritage; September 1994.

Conservation Area Practice, English Heritage Guidance on the Management of Conservation Areas; English Heritage, October 1995.

Traffic Advisory Leaflet 1/96; Traffic Management in Historic Areas; The Department of Transport & English Heritage; January 1996.

London Terrace Houses 1660 - 1860; A Guide to Alterations and Extensions; English Heritage February 1996.

British Standard BS 7913:1998: Guide to the Principles of the Conservation of Historic Buildings.

Streets For All: A Guide to the Management of London’s Streets; English Heritage, March 2000.

The Unitary Development Plan; London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, adopted August 2003.

8 STATUTORY LISTED BUILDINGS IN THE CONSERVATION AREA

Nos. 71 to 77 (odd) New King's Road; Nos. 113 to 121 (odd) New King's Road; Nos. 235 to 247 (odd) New King's Road.

9 BUILDINGS OF MERIT IN THE CONSERVATION AREA

Nos. 2 to 12 Bagley’s Lane; Nos. 93 to 111(odd) New King's Road; No. 1 Perrymead Street; Nos. 1 & 2, and 5 & 6 Peterborough Villas.

90 10 ARTICLE 4 DIRECTIONS

Planning permission is needed for most forms of development, including many building alterations. However, in order to prevent unnecessary interference in more straightforward work the “Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995” grants a general planning permission for some types of development, including some alterations to dwelling houses. Because even these more simple developments can harm the character and appearance of a conservation area, Local Planning Authorities can remove these permitted development rights. This is done by the Council making a Direction under Article 4 of the General Permitted Development Order.

The Article 4 Directions and properties affected are listed below: Studdridge Street No. 1 (1975) Acfold Road Nos. 1 to 35 (odd), Nos. 2 to 40 (even) Bagleys Lane Nos. 2 to 12 (even), Nos. 18 to 34 (even) Bovington Road Nos. 1 to 23 (odd), Nos. 2 to 64 (even) Bowerdean Street Nos. 1 to 57 (odd), Nos. 2 to 52 (even) Bradbourne Street Nos. 1 to 61 (odd), Nos. 2 to 60 (even) Chiddingstone Street Nos. 1 to 63 (odd), Nos. 2 to 64 (even) Chipstead Street Nos. 1 to 67 (odd), Nos. 2 to 66 (even) Coniger Road Nos. 1 to 69 (odd), Nos. 2 to 74 (even) Cresford Road Nos. 1 to 9 (consec.) Perrymead Street Nos. 2 to 76 (even), Nos. 3 to 65 (odd) Ryecroft Street Nos. 1 to 21 (odd), Nos. 2 to 20 (even) Stokenchurch Street Nos. 1 to 29 (odd), Nos. 37 & 39, Nos. 2 to 54 (even) Studdridge Street Nos. 1 to 65 (odd), Nos. 69 to 147 (odd) Wandsworth Bridge Road Nos. 1 to 83 (odd), Nos. 10 to 78 (even)

Planning permission is required for all alterations to roofs and gables at the front of the above dwellinghouses.

Studdridge Street No. 2 (1984) Acfold Road Nos. 1 to 35 (odd), Nos. 2 to 40 (even) Bagleys Lane Nos. 2 to 12 (even), Nos. 18 to 34 (even) Bovington Road Nos. 1 to 23 (odd), Nos. 2 to 64 (even) Bowerdean Street Nos. 1 to 57 (odd), Nos. 2 to 52 (even) Bradbourne Street Nos. 1 to 61 (odd), Nos. 2 to 60 (even) Chiddingstone Street Nos. 1 to 63 (odd), Nos. 2 to 64 (even) Chipstead Street Nos. 1 to 67 (odd), Nos. 2 to 66 (even) Coniger Road Nos. 1 to 69 (odd), Nos. 2 to 74 (even) Cresford Road Nos. 1 to 9 (consec.) Perrymead Street Nos. 2 to 76 (even), Nos. 3 to 65 (odd) Ryecroft Street Nos. 1 to 21 (odd), Nos. 2 to 20 (even) Stokenchurch Street Nos. 1 to 29 (odd), Nos. 37 & 39, Nos. 2 to 54 (even) Studdridge Street Nos. 1 to 65 (odd), Nos. 69 to 147 (odd) Wandsworth Bridge Road Nos. 1 to 83 (odd), Nos. 10 to 78 (even)

91 Planning permission is required for: (a) alterations to front elevations including the provision of stone cladding, rendering of brickwork, alterations to door openings, windows, porches and main architectural features, such as mouldings and other ornamental features of the above dwellinghouses. (b) the erection or construction of a porch outside any external door of the above dwellinghouses. (c) the painting of exterior unpainted brickwork and the repainting of painted brickwork to the front elevations of the above dwellinghouses.

11 UDP POLICY SH3 KEY LOCAL SHOPPING CENTRES

The Council has designated Key Local Shopping Centres (shown on the proposals map) to provide accessible shopping and service facilities for their locality. In these centres, uses within Class A2 or A3 will be permitted on the following basis: a) no more than one third of the length of frontage in an individual street block should be occupied by non-Class A1 uses; b) no more than 20% of the length of an individual street block should be in food and drink use (A3 Class); c) provision of a shop style fascia, with an appropriate window display, at ground floor level.

Other uses will be permitted subject to a), b) and c) and provided that they are complementary to the function of the centre.

Notes

1 Stained Glass at Christ Church, Studdridge Street

Five apse windows (1909-12), Christ and the evangelists against backgrounds of flowers and fruit, by Morris & Co. from designs originally made by Burne Jones for Jesus College, Cambridge. Lady Chapel East (1911), Faith, Hope & Charity (designs of c 1871). North aisle NE. (1932-33), St. Christopher & Virgin against landscapes (also by Morris & Co. from designs of 1867 &1874). West End, 3 War memorial windows, begun in 1921 and installed in 1922, by Karl Parsons, made at the Glass House, Lettice Street, in collaboration with Lowndes & Drury, much influenced by the rich colours and fine draughtsmanship of the Morris tradition. Two single lights, St. Michael the Archangel, Angel of Peace, and central 3-light window, Christ with St. George and St. Alban. Karl Parsons (1884-1934) was a pupil of Christopher Whall, the leading stained glass designer of the ‘Arts & Crafts Movement’ at the turn of the last century, and these windows are considered among his finest works in the 1920s.