34-36 Bedford Road, London SW4 - Lambeth Council

7.7 Therefore the proposed mix of business floorspace (B1) and residential
development would be acceptable at this location. This report now goes on to
consider the detail of the scheme proposed.
8 Acceptability of height, bulk and design of the proposed development
8.1 The site fronts Bedford Road and forms part of an existing terrace along
Bedford Road (No. 54-72). The existing terrace consists of new build properties
which are three storeys in height with pitched roofs. This terrace received
permission in the late 90’s. No.s 1-23 Aristotle Road bound the site to the South
West and these properties are also three storeys in height. No.s 21-31 Clapham
High Street and Cadmus Close bound the site to North West and are slightly
elevated in scale with some fourth storey roof extensions. The scale of
development in the area is generally three to four storey in height. However the
approved scheme at 35-51 Bedford Road, located directly opposite the subject
site will have a maximum height of seven storeys. The scheme proposes a part
three, four and five storey building with basement. The scheme will not be
significantly taller than neighbouring properties. The recesses created by the
layout serve to break up the long mass of the building on the north and south
elevations. The contrasting use of materials (brick and cladding) also helps to
break up the perceived mass of the proposal, and further detail of materials is
contained in the following paragraph. The building height will be acceptable in a
long street perspective with Bedford Road and would not be incongruous in the
streetscene.
8.2 The materials proposed are yellow stock brick and coloured cladding. The
materials used along Bedford Road are predominately a mix of Red Brick and
Yellow Stock Brick therefore the proposed yellow stock brick will relate well to
the context, and these details would be secured by condition.
8.3 The scheme has a contemporary appearance constructed predominately in
brick with a grey clad internal skin, articulating circulation areas and the upper
storeys. Green cladding panels within fenestration provide a splash of colour
that creates some visual interest. The proposal’s appearance is simple with
modest ornamentation and is considered generally acceptable. The proposal
continues the established building line created by No. 54-72 Bedford Road. The
proposal includes three projecting bays along the frontage which are a similar
width to the bays at No. 54-72. Responding to the prevailing building line and
architectural rhythms will result in the proposal reinforcing the street and help
integrate the development into the streetscene.
8.4 The scheme will not adversely affect the character and appearance of the
adjoining Conservation area and will not affect the setting of the nearby Listed
Building at 2 Ferndale Road.
8.5 Glazed frontage of Kone’s reception and main residential entrance are
accessed from Bedford Road which will create an active edge animating the
street.
8.6 A condition is recommended to secure detail of the proposed landscaping, to
ensure well considered, creative communal areas. Due to the proximity of the