Description of Newson's Yard
Newson's Yard is a mixed-use development on the timber yard site in Belgravia, London SW1.
The builder’s yard is renovated and rebuilt as a world-class retail space with a public route through the site.
The scheme includes the following:
- new retail units within the timber yard
- shop frontage refurbishment for 41-43, 57-59 and 63 Pimlico Road
- a traditional building façade at 61 Pimlico Road
- 9 residential dwellings, replacing the 5 existing units
The principle historic fabric of the existing Builder’s Yard structure will be retained.
Planning History
2019 December - Planning application submitted for: Demolition and development, including basement excavation, behind a retained front facade of 41-45 and 57, 59 and 63 Pimlico Road, including: realignment of the rear elevation; installation of new roof structures, and the creation of external terraces; demolition of 61 Pimlico Road (fronting onto Pimlico Road) and formation of a new Yard, retaining the existing piers and roof structure with new mezzanine level; replacement of shopfronts to 41, 43, 45, 57, 59, 61 and 63 Pimlico Road; replacement of the glazed roof lantern to Newson's Yard; creation of roof level plant enclosure above part of the builders' yard; creation of 5 x Class A1 retail units at basement, ground and mezzanine level; 2 x flexible A1/A3/B1/D2 units at ground and mezzanine level; with 9 x Class C3 residential dwellings at the first, second and third floor levels (with ground floor access), including mansard extensions to 41-43 Pimlico Road and 63 Pimlico Road; together with associated external alterations. Westminster Council Ref. no. 19/09663/FULL.
