I PLAN OF THE CONSERVATION AREA BOUNDARY & SUB-AREAS I

carried out along main roads leading into London. Built of London stock brick and of three storeys,

This terrace is on the local register of buildings of merit.

the two bays at each end break forward as pavilions. The first floor windows, set in recessed arches, are a characteristic speculative motifof the period. Those to the end pavilions differ fiom the centre by having semi circular heads.

5.19 The pattern for the anthemion iron balcony railings comes from Cotnngham's 'The Smith and Founder's Directory", published in the same year as the terrace was built. Shop fronts were inserted later in the 19th Centuv. The current ones are modem replicas. The bulk of the fibric has recently been demolished and a new speculative development of retail offices built behind the original facade in an uniform "period style". The new continuous, mansard rwftakes no account of the original h a d e and its bay divisions and the

crete cornice and copings are crude. Brickwork to the central bays had been dyed to contrast with the end pavilions which was revealed when the facade was cleaned.

5.21 Llewellyn House, Nos. 121-127a (odd) th Rmd, was designed in 1923 by

Melville Seth Ward as a development by The Camden Brewery which has remained largely unaltered. It consisted of shops, apartments and The Albion public house.

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5.22 The Albion replaced an earlier public house of the same name which dated fiom a b u t 1865, when it farmed part ofMunden Place$T&rrace. It is a three storey "Arts and Crah" building of red brick with a steep pitched tiled roof and hipped dormers. Leadedwi and transomed, openings. The comer and western-most bays are four saorey with prominent "Dutch" Together with the dormers and d l chimney stacks, they provide a picturesque roof line. The arched ground floor shopfronts are stone faced.

are six light, mullioned ents and top hung

6.1 The previous section character of the mnservaam area lsskutg at

individual bddmgs, p u p of buildiqp and the general ~wnscape. This section identifies key components which defuu: the character, or those

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negative effect on the special

importgnt in preserving the character of an area through encouraging good @ce. Not all the

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6.3 infrastructure the constraints on local government expenditure and the duty w maintain a safe surfice means that priority cannot be given to prowhg historical materials or upgrading or altering s&st filmiture.

In respect of the highway and its

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6.4 area are b p r t a n t in d e w its character particularly if they reflect the historic development of the area.

The balance of uses within a consemtion

Alteratisna to Buildings 6.5 derived from the groups of terraces and their uniform appearance and form. Alterations w buildings can have a particularly damaging on this, destroying the homogeneity. 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.

The character of the conservation area is

Disabled Access 6.7 The Council will support dignified and casy access to and within historic buildings for disabled people. Suitable access for disabled people, which does not compromise a buildmg'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.

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considered if the property is within a terrace which has been sgmfkam roof extensiom.

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6.7 The design af any rear roof extension

street, including long \rim, then particular attention will need to be paid to their appearance.

f extension where it ity ofthe mu roofof

would have a detrimental aEect on the character of the consewation area

6.8 Where traditional materials repairs or alterations to roofs and dormer windows should use matching traditional materials, i.e. slate, lead and timber. Tlae reinstatement of traditional mterials to roo& is en d whenever the 0plportUniry arises.

6.9 Original features such as decorative ridge roof tiles, finials, cast in, original roofing all be retained.

W t i n g rooflines should not be disturbed.

6.10 s h o d not ted Eor demolition oforiginal chimney stacks which are visible tiom the stfeet or publie spaces. Original chimney pots should not be removed.

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

Rear Extensions 6.12 The design and materials of rear exte 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.

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6.13 into account the value of rear gardens.

Rear building lines should respect and take

Brickwork, render and painting 6.14 Properties should be retained in their original condition if they are not already rendered or painted.

6.15 Existing brick elevations including chimney stacks should be properly maintained and appropriate repointing undertaken where necessary I fa property has been painted advice should be sought from the Council regarding whether the paint can be safely removed or the property should be repainted in a matt frnish paint of a colour to match the or igd brick

6.16 hproperties or have stucco moul should preferably

in their original state and specialist advice re-rendering or repairs

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.

Wmdows and 0rig.lnal features 6.17 Original arehitecturd timber sash windows, panelled h r s , decorative

6.18 All uld ideally be kept* If their loss is unavoidable they should be replaced with exact re.pli .

mild steel handrails should be discouraged in Vernon Street, Munden Street and Southcombe Street. The repair and reinstatement of the original form of stairs should be encouraged.

Other Additions 6.21 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 ofthe building on which they are located.

6.22 permitted where they would be visually obtrusive and where alternative locations are possible.

Satellite dishes and T.V. aerials will not be

6.23 in ensuring that they do not impact upon the character of the conmvation area.

Further detailed guidelines may be helpful

6.24 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, TV cables and location of gas flues etc. on external walls should be careMly considered.

6.25 should be rep Original form should be discowaged.

Gums, rainwater pipes and mil pipes ecessary, in their The use af W C

Continuity snd histiorsc manes em &e retention ofthe

to be preserved. The names of historic or locally

naming of new developments.

6.27 The Council wwld also like to see the inclwim ofdate plaques on any new

e - cotmenden area 6.28 The setting ofa amservab area is i m p w t -in defbing its t2hmaEr

should sake hl l account of the c

preserve or enhance it, as described in the profile.

Landmarks

local landmark within the conservation area though not a parti&ly dominant element. The terraces along Hammersmith Road form a strong

dge to the street.

The West London Magistrates CSurt is a

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6.30 have an impact on, key views by intervening or inappropriate development. The existence, and importance of these views should help determine the permitted heights of new buildings in the consemtion area.

Great care is required so as not to block, or

Buildingline 631 The frontages on either side of a street define an enclosed space which is in a critical rehionshq to the scale of the buildmgs. This relationship has sometimes been lost by redevelopment breaking the rhythm of the elevations development in the hture should respect the dominant building line within a street, and the general rhythm of the fides, confbrrming to the he&t and alignment of the existing hntage.

6.32 backs throughout the conservati properties fronting onto the s 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 CO

careful design of any proposals to the rear.

There is a definite pattern of fronts and

rvation area through the

Botutdrvy lteatment

6.33 , There is a mix of boundary treatments with a variety of railmgs, low brick walls and hedges, or a combination of remain in front of some properties. These should be retained and the replacement of those missing elsewhere in the comect design and height encouraged, particularly &ere they will strengthen the original uniformiry of the development. The hedge planting and greenery in many of the front gardens is important in softening the street space.

. The original m h g s

6.34 boundary walls and their replacement by inappropriate walla, railings, hces and hedges

original form of bundary wali should be encouraged.

The r e m d of rendered gatepiers and low

. The reinstatement of the

6.35 Unfortumtely several propertits have no boundary definition. This spoiis the rhythm and enclosure of the street* Ideally the original railings should be reinstated where appropriate, or in the

a low brick wall of an appropriate and sympathetic d

6.36 Fermission s b l d not be granted for

and their fmtings. Owners maintain railings in good

repair, and to reinstate them with mditionai and s where they are missing, in a

origd where it is known. ired, these should match the

railings. Railings gam and fences should be painted in appropriate restrained colours, for example in blaek or dark green.

6.37 In streets and terraces with traditional railings, dustbin or meter enclosures should not be permitted where these would detract h m the appearance of the area.

6.38 The excdvation of front gardens to provide windows to basements or increase the light to basements should not be permitted in areas where the planting of the front gardens is an integral part

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