BIDS CLOSED: 49 Bassett Road, North Kensington, W10 6JR

BIDS NOW CLOSED. Development Summary 0.23 acre site7,728 ft2 GIA existing accommodation with potential to significantly increase accommodationRoyal Borough of Kensington and ChelseaNo designated planning use statusClose proximity to Ladbroke Grove and Latimer Road Underground StationsLocated in Oxford Gardens Conservation AreaRefused planning application for a schoolOpportunity to develop for residential use subject to the necessary planning consentsUnconditional offers invited49 Bassett Road is located at the junction of Bassett Road and St. Marks Road in the Ladbroke Grove area of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC).The property is well connected to the public transport network being short walking distance from Ladbroke Grove and Latimer Road London Underground stations on the Hammersmith and City Line (0.3 miles).Site DescriptionThe site is approximately 0.23 acres (0.09 ha) and has a building footprint of 2,400 ft2 (223 m2). The property comprises 7,728 ft2 GIA (717m2) of floor space. A measured survey is available via the dedicated website.  The principal building is a detached dwelling arranged over four storeys with a lower ground floor. There is a two storey side extension consisting of garage facilities with residential accommodation above. The building is not listed and the current layout comprises 24 bedrooms with communal kitchens and bathrooms.Planning and Development  OpportunityThe property is in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.The most recent use of the building has been as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) although there is no planning history authorising the use of the building as an HMO. The building therefore does not have a designated planning status.The property is located within the Oxford Gardens Conservation Area and is subject to Article 4 directions pertaining to the provision of hard standing within the front garden.Pre-Application ProcessRBKC sought pre-application advice for the conversion of the main building into 7 self-contained flats (1 x 1 bed, 4 x 2 beds and 2 x 3/4 beds) including ground and first floor extensions. This proposal excluded any redevelopment of the carriage house / garage element of the property. The planning department concluded:“The principle of redeveloping the site as residential is considered to be acceptable and given that the building is in a residential area, was built as a residential house, and that the site is suited to residential uses, the principle of the proposed uses is considered to be acceptable and that Policy CH3(d) would not be in conflict with the proposal.”The pre-application provided for 7,350 ft2 (683 m2) NIA, representing a significant increase of developable area. The carriage house represents a further opportunity to add to the developable footprint of the property. Planning HistoryPlanning was submitted for the use of the existing building as a school in October 2012 under application number PP/12/04164. The application was refused on 3rd December 2012 on the grounds of: noise disturbance from the proposed use;failure to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Oxford Gardens Conservation Area;AppealThe decision was appealed, but withdrawn on 21st May 2013. The applicant re-submitted in August 2013 under application number PP/13/04763 which was subsequently refused on 20th December 2013 on similar grounds to the original application. Site ConsiderationsExternalWe have been informed that a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) number 60 applies to the site. This consists of four London Plane trees, two of which have now been removed with consent from the council, subject to a replanting condition. In addition, as the site is within a designated Conservation Area all trees in excess of 75cm stem diameter will be provided with a similar degree of protection to those covered by the TPO.A copy of the full tree survey carried out by Barrell Tree Consultancy is available to download from the dedicated website.Japanese KnotweedWe are aware of a historic Japanese Knotweed growth in the south west corner of the site, which was remediated in 2012. Interested parties should seek specialist advice regarding Japanese Knotweed.InternalThe building is sub-divided into 24 bedrooms with communal kitchens, bathrooms and lounges. The existing accommodation is in need of extensive refurbishment and modernisation throughout. A measured survey and floor plans are available from the dedicated website.Bid ProcedureThe property will be sold on an informal tender basis.Offers are invited on an Unconditional basis only. A bid deadline will be set shortly and registered parties will be informed.VATThe property is not elected for VAT.Further InformationInspection is strictly via appointment only and will be on allotted inspection days to be arranged by the disposal team. Please contact the disposal team for access to the dedicated website:

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