19/AP/7512
Conversion of flat into two separate self-contained flats; Construction
of a two-storey back extension at Basement and Upper Ground Floor
levels. Excavation a rear patio area at basement level with internal
alterations
This is a Listed Building split into two maisonettes as it stands. The
lower three-bedroom maisonette having access to the garden and an ideal
family unit.
The proposal splits this lower maisonette to a one bedroom flat at each
floor. To do this each floor has to be extended out to make something
like the required floor area and the proposed plan divides original
rooms and requires structural alterations. Not the least in order to
create an entrance at front basement level requires demolishing the
front entrance steps and base, excavating out to create an entrance
where there is solid structure at present, before reinstating the main
front entrance steps.
In our opinion the damage to the listed building to lose an ideal family
unit with garden by an unnecessary rear extension and other changes is a
pity.
Our assessment of the floor areas of each of two flats created, the
upper ground floor even with the extensions, is below the required 50
M2.
The Camberwell Society object to this application on the grounds of loss
and damage to the original fabric of this Listed Building to create the
flats. The loss of an ideal family unit with garden. Also under-size
flat.
Note: This property is the inset end of the terrace with dramatic front
portico shown in Blanche’s history of Camberwell 1875 see copy sent
separately. This portico lost at some point but the chunky bases from
the portico can be still seen each side of the entrances. It is that to
149 which would be demolished to create the new basement flat entry.