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48 Kennington Road London Lambeth SE1 7BL
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Council sourceVariation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission ref: 18/05203/FUL (Part demolition, partial retention of the front elevation and a rebuild of the site for the conversion of 1 residential unit at first and second floors into 4 self-contained units: 1 x 1bed and 3x 2bed units involving the demolition of the existing first floor storage room and the erection of a rear extension at first and second levels and two additional storeys including the formation of a lightwell together with fenestrations alterations at the front elevation and the relocation of a rear extraction flue and staircase serving the existing commercial unit and the provision of cycle and refuse storages at ground level. A replacement shop front and the relocation of an existing front main entrance to the residential units.) granted on 8th of July 2021.Variation Sought: The minor alteration comprises a refinement to the approved elevation (bay window of 1st floor in ground elevation) and an adjustment to the ground - floor opening. This is intended to improve the elevations proportion, visual coherence and functional performance, while maintaining the established architectural character of approved scheme and overall design intent of the approved scheme.
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
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| APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATAApplication Form · PDF | 18 Sept 2026 | View |
| APPROVED FLOOR PLANS AND ELEVATIONSPlans · PDF | 18 Sept 2026 | View |
| PROPOSED FLOOR PLANS AND SECTIONSPlans · PDF | 18 Sept 2026 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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