DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT
For Mr Newby Vincent, 25a Upper Cheyne Row, SW3 5JL
THE PROJECT
Proposed alterations to the front elevation and the roof, with a facility for recycling bins and secure bike storage.
To be read in conjunction with the following drawings, photos and documents:
NV_E00
NV_EP03
NV_EP_01
NV_EP02
Photos of existing front and roof, with a collage of proposed pitched roof
LOCATION
The application dwelling is situated in the Chelsea Riverside Ward and within the Cheyne Conservation area. The
house is within a gated area, therefore not visible from the street, but with private views of the proposed roof
extension are visible from the South Westerly occupants of Lawrence Street.
THE SITE
The 2 storey existing building is on the West side of the gated area, and was probably constructed during the
1960/70s.
The house is rectangular in plan, without the advantage of any exterior space or garden.
The existing roof has a design containing 2 curved profiles.
The ground floor front elevation is constructed in London yellow mixed stock brick, with single glazed aluminium
windows and the 1st floor presented as one continuous single glazed aluminium panel.
The rear full height brick wall facing onto the Lawrence Street gardens is presumed to be the only remaining original
structure. (which will remain)
DESIGN BRIEF
With this application my client seeks to gain permission to redesign the existing Front Elevation and Roof, and
improve the appearance of the existing dwelling as follows,
1) Replace the windows on the Ground and 1st floors with traditionally styled timber double glazed sash
windows
2) Replace the existing asphalted curved roof structure with a “front to back” slated pitched roof and the
inclusion of a conservation style roof light.
3) Provide a separate recycling and bicycle storage area with separate access
4) To finish the front elevation in Stucco in keeping with the Cheyne Conservation area
5) Reposition doors to improve access and make alterations to the kitchen and bathroom arrangements as
shown.
ACCESS AND MAINTENANCE
There is a proposal to alter the position of the existing main front door access to the building.
Revised access to the ground floor will give the house far greater flexibility to suit persons with mobility issues.
Maintenance liability for the owners will be greatly reduced by the proposal, as the existing building has damp
ingress, water penetration problems, is not insulated, and is generally poorly constructed with the walls and roof
being thermally inefficient.
The new proposal will reduce present energy use to the building with the installation of double glazed windows and
thermal insulation installed to current building regulations.
AMOUNT
The property will remain a single dwelling with no additions to the existing house.
LAYOUT
The layout seeks to improve the access to the building, and to reconcile the internal layout of the whole building with
new external doorways improving ease of access.
The rearrangements of the kitchen/bathroom are intended to improve quality of use to the owners and for the
facilities for persons with mobility issues.
SCALE
The proposed scheme is limited by the constraints of the existing building footprint, ensuring that it causes no
adverse effects to and safeguarding the daylighting and sunlighting to the neighbouring properties.
APPEARANCE
The position, form, material and size of the proposed alterations are designed to be in keeping with the Cheyne
Conservation Area with windows and doors maintaining the local historic fenestration details.
The front to back roof will be slated with reclaimed materials and the new stucco front elevation painted white
A new door will open to reveal a dedicated waste bin recycling facility, and a secure and protected bike storage area.
SUSTAINABILITY
Recycled materials will be used wherever possible in the construction works
CONSULTATIONS
The applicant has approached and consulted his neighbours regarding this project and he has received no
objections
A Pre Application Advice Level 3 was submitted 30 September 2105 and the advice responded to on 6 th
November 2015.
The ref no was: PRE/PP/15/01035/LEV3 and the Planning Officer was Mr P Elliott.
Since receiving the advice the following amendments are as follows:
1. There will be no change of use to the building in this amended proposal
2. The dwelling will remain as it presently is: single occupancy
3. A dedicated recycling Bins and Bike storage facility is added
SUMMARY
I believe that I have taken care to produce a sympathetic design within this Conservation Area, and believe that this
proposal will enhance the Locality.
The design respects and complements the appearance of the building, and will not negatively impact upon the
surrounding scene.
It also provides improved residential amenities for future occupiers of the dwelling when assessed in terms of,
daylight, access, quality of use and the advantages of the energy savings and sustainability requirements in line with
current Building Regulations.
The design, the scale and the layout of the new roof proposal, enhances the overall external appearance of the
roofscape, whilst also respecting the historical context of the site.
I trust that I have demonstrated that by the use of the attached photographs and drawings, that the proposal will
make a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area.