DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT

17 Lansdowne Walk

Issue Date Revision Note

2018-04-04 Planning application
CONTENT
1. PLANNING HISTORY
2. EXISTING PROPERTY
3. HERITAGE STATEMENT
4. DESIGN STATEMENT
5. ACCESS STATEMENT
6. FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT
7. TREE SURVEY & ARBORICULTURE
8. WASTE MANAGEMENT
9. DRAWINGS
1. PLANNING HISTORY
The property is located within the Ladbroke Conservation Area. Several of the
neighbouring properties and other properties in the immediate surrounding
area have dormer extensions and roof lights similar to the ones proposed for 17
Lansdowne Walk in this document. Please see a list of recent examples of similar
developments that have been granted planning permission:

17 Jul 2017 - Planning Granted

7-8 Lansdowne Walk, PP/17/03311
Erection of bottle balustrade at cornice level, decoration and metal detailing
around windows on front elevation of no.s 7 and 8; alteration to roof of 8 to match
roof of 7 and installation of dormer windows at front of 8 to match 7.

15 May 2014 - Planning Granted

10 Lansdowne Walk, PP/14/01453
Second floor rear extension and alterations to roof.

17 Jan 2014 - Planning Granted

6 Lansdowne Walk, PP/13/06834
Refurbishment including demolition and replacement of side extension, alteration
of fenestration to front and rear, excavation of basement, reconfiguration of roof
structure and construction of single storey lower ground floor extension to rear.

13 Feb 2013 - Planning Granted

5 Lansdowne Walk, PP/12/04989
Installation of two replacement rooflight to the front and rear roofslope, one dormer
window to the rear roof slope and replacement timber sash windows at first floor
level.

Level 3 pre planning advice has been sought from the Royal Borough of Kensington
and Chelsea prior to this planning application. The pre planning advice states that
“in principle there are no objections to the proposal, subject to the recommended
changes within this advice letter”. Following a site meeting with planning officer
Saima Iqbal on 7th March 2018, all changes have been made in accordance with
the advice. For further details, please see attached pre planning advice document
and use the reference below.

Pre planning reference number: PRE/AR/18/00821/LEV3

Pre planning date: 16/03/2018
 Existing front elevation Existing rear elevation

No. 17 No. 18 No. 19

2. EXISTING PROPERTY
The existing property at 17 Lansdowne Walk is the easternmost part of a building
comprising of 17, 18 and 19 Lansdowne Walk. The property is a semi detached
terraced house of four floors with a rear garden and small paved front garden. The
façades are made of brick clad with stucco on the ground and lower ground floors.
The windows are sash windows with white painted wood frames, and smaller
hinged windows with white painted wood frames on the top floor.

The three separate properties on 17-19 Lansdowne Walk have been altered
from their original appearance, especially number 19 which has had significant
extensions and alterations made. Both number 18 and number 19 have roof lights
and dormer windows towards the front and back elevation. Existing elevation of 17-19 Lansdowne Walk
3. DESIGN STATEMENT
The proposal for improving living conditions and appearance of 17 Lansdowne
Walk consists of two parts; a new roof profile that provides more space for the
top floor and matches the surrounding properties better, and four new dormer
windows (two to the front, one to the rear and one to the side). The design has
been carefully considered to not have any material impact on the living conditions
of neighbouring occupiers, neither in regards to loss of sunlight/daylight, loss of
privacy/overlooking or sense of enclosure.

ROOF
The proposed new roof profile includes a higher ridge and a steeper hipped end
towards the east. This profile would better match the existing roof profiles and
heights of number 18 an 19 Lansdowne walk, and in so doing also enhance the
character of the conservation area. The new roof profile would significantly improve
the living conditions in the interior of the second floor, making the house more
appropriate for modern family life. The new roof would be made out of materials
matching the existing building, with the inclusion of two conservation roof lights
(one to the front, one to the rear) with a finish to match the colour of the roof. There
is currently no consistency in regards to the height and shape/form of the roofs
of the building that comprises number 17, 18 and 19 Lansdowne walk, and the
proposed new roof profile would greatly enhance a more composed and unified
appearance. Conservation roof light

DORMER WINDOWS
The proposal includes four new dormers windows; two to the front, one to the rear
and one to the side. All the dormer windows are designed to match existing dormer
windows on the neighbouring properties. By doing this the historical character of
the building as well as the surrounding conservation area will be enhanced. The
front dormer windows will have arched tops to match the front dormer windows of
number 18 and 19 Lansdowne walk, whereas the proposed side and rear dormer
window will have a flat tops to match the character of the surrounding façades.
The dormers would be made out of materials matching the existing building. The
number of window panes and frame colour/design is also proposed to match
existing, in order to enhance the character of the conservation area.

All elements are proposed to be executed with fine detailing using traditional
proportions and aesthetics that complement the existing building. The ambition
is to create an exceptional home that meets the growing needs of the family and White timber frame sash window
to create high quality architecture that enhances and preserves the conservation
area.
 Conservation
Area 1975
Crown copyright and database rights 2014 Ordnance Survey 100021668
PLAT

1970 1990 Date of Designation Royal Borough of Kensington Adjoining Boundary of 1969
and Chelsea Boundary Conservation Areas Boundary of Ladbroke
Ladbroke Conservation Area Conservation Area

16 L ANSDOWNE WALK, ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON & CHELSEA HISTORICAL RESEARCH AND DESIGN ASSESSM

2.0 HISTORY (CONTD.)

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4. HERITAGE STATEMENT Conservation
Area
The character of Ladbroke Conservation Area is largely classical with detached
and semi-detached houses clad with brick and stucco. The scale varies slightly
between every building but is fairly consistent at 4 storeys including lower ground
floor and loft. Some of the properties in the area have had significant extensions
added to them, especially the Charles Jencks designed property of 19 Lansdowne
Walk. There are a few modern buildings in the conservation area, notably the
neighbouring property of 16 ½ Lansdowne Walk. Hol lan d Park
Fig. 2.24 : 1965, 17-19 Lansdowne Walk.
Conservation
17-19 Lansdowne Walk, 1965 Ladbroke Conservation Area, site location in red outline
There are no listed buildings within view of 17 Lansdowne Walk, and no listed
Fig. 2.23 : 1970, 7-8 Lansdowne Walk. Area
buildings will be affected by the proposed development. The communal gardens
on the opposite side of Lansdowne Walk are Grade II listed, and will not be affected
by the proposed development.

The proposed development is designed in order to enhance the character of the 1970 1990 Date of Designation Royal Borough of Kensington
building that makes up 17-19 Lansdowne walk. The design gives the building a and Chelsea Boundary
much more symmetrical appearance, and a character of being more considered
as a whole. It will enhance the existing situation in which number 17 appears too
low in comparison to the neighbouring properties. The proposed development
will reunite the building and thus also enhance its significance for the surrounding
conservation area.

All materials and finishes used in the proposed development will be of high quality
and matching properties to materials and finishes used in 17-19 Lansdowne
Walk, which are also typical for the whole conservation area. All detailing will be
executed at a very high level of craftsmanship in order to enhance the appearance
of the building. Lansdowne Walk, view towards east Lansdowne Walk, view towards west
5. ACCESS
The proposed works would not make any changes to existing access from street,
or car parking and bicycle parking. Holland Park underground station and multiple
bus lines accessible within a couple of minutes’ walk from the house.

6. FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT

The property does not lie within a designated flood risk zone.

7. TREE SURVEY & ARBORICULTURE

No significant vegetation will be affected by the proposed works.

8. WASTE MANAGEMENT
No changes will be made to existing waste management.

9. DRAWINGS
All relevant drawings are attached in the following pages.
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PLANNING

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LOCATION PLAN

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JH MC

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Demolish existing roof

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PLANNING

055-X-002

BLOCK PLAN

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JH MC

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C D
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B B
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A A
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P1 GROUND FLOOR

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A A
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EXISTING FLOOR PLANS

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P0 LOWER GROUND FLOOR

C D
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 TO BE DEMOLISHED

C D
202 202

Demolish existing dormer

B B
201 201

Partial demolish of existing wall

A A
200 200

P3 SECOND FLOOR

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PLANNING

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A A
200 200
EXISTING FLOOR PLANS

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P2 FIRST FLOOR

C D
202 202

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 TO BE DEMOLISHED

C D
202 200

B B
200 200

A A
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P4 ROOF PLAN C D
202 200 0 1 2 [m]

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055-X-102

EXISTING ROOF PLAN

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JH MC

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 TO BE DEMOLISHED

17 LANSDOWNE WALK

PLANNING

055-X-200

SECTION B

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S1 SECTION A - A

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 TO BE DEMOLISHED

17 LANSDOWNE WALK

PLANNING

055-X-201

SECTION B

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JH MC
S2 SECTION B - B

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 TO BE DEMOLISHED

Demolish existing roof

17 LANSDOWNE WALK

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055-X-202

EXISTING SECTION C - D

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S3 SECTION C - C S4 SECTION D - D

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 TO BE DEMOLISHED

+108 .570

+107.030

17 LANSDOWNE WALK

PLANNING

E1 EXISTING ELEVATION STREET

055-X-300

EXISTING STREET ELEVATION

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JH MC

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570

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055-X-301

EXISTING ELEVATION FRONT

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E2 ELEVATION FRONT

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 TO BE DEMOLISHED

+108 .570

17 LANSDOWNE WALK

PLANNING

055-X-302

EXISTING ELEVATION BACK

E3 ELEVATION BACK

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JH MC

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 TO BE DEMOLISHED

17 LANSDOWNE WALK

PLANNING

055-X-303
E4 EXISTING ELEVATION SIDE
EXISTING ELEVATION SIDE

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 C D
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B B
201 201

A A
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P1 GROUND FLOOR

0 1 2 [m]
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PLANNING

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A A
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PROPOSED FLOOR PLANS

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JH MC
P0 LOWER GROUND FLOOR

C D
202 202

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 C D
202 202

New skylight
New dormer window New dormer window

New internal walls

B B
201 201

New dormer window

A A
200 200
New dormer window

P3 SECOND FLOOR

0 1 2 [m]
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201 201

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PLANNING

055-A-101
A A
200 200
PROPOSED FLOOR PLANS

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JH MC
P2 FIRST FLOOR

C D
202 202

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 C D
202 202

New skylight

New dormer window New dormer window

B B
201 201

New dormer window

A A
200 200

New dormer window

P4 ROOF PLAN C D
202 202 0 1 2 [m]

17 LANSDOWNE WALK

PLANNING

055-A-102

PROPOSED ROOF PLAN

18.04.03 1:100 @ A3

JH MC

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 New dormer window

17 LANSDOWNE WALK

PLANNING

055-A-200

PROPOSED SECTION A

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S1 SECTION A -A

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 New roof

New dormer window New dormer window

17 LANSDOWNE WALK

PLANNING

055-A-201

PROPOSED SECTION B

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S2 SECTION B - B

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 New skylight New skylight

New roof
New roof

New dormer window New dormer window

17 LANSDOWNE WALK

PLANNING

055-A-202

PROPSED SECTION C & D

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S3 SECTION C - C S4 SECTION D - D

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PLANNING

E1 PROPOSED ELEVATION STREET

055-A-300

PROPOSED STREET ELEVATION

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JH MC

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PLANNING

055-A-301
E2 PROPOSED ELEVATION FRONT

PROPSED ELEVATION FRONT

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JH MC

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PLANNING

055-A-302

PROPSED ELEVATION BACK

E3 PROPOSED ELEVATION BACK

18.04.03 1:100 @ A3

JH MC

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PLANNING

055-A-303
E4 PROPOSED ELEVATION SIDE
PROPSED ELEVATION SIDE

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JH MC

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