Changes for Former Chiswick Mall Pub Site Set for Approval
Historic England blocked part of plan for Red Lion House
Red Lion House on Chiswick Mall
February 9, 2025
Council planners have recommended approval for proposals (P/2024/2851) for work Red Lion House on one of the oldest buildings in Chiswick.
Formerly the Red Lion Inn, the four storey terraced property on Chiswick Mall was originally built in the early 1700s to serve as the inn for Thomas Mawson's brewery, the predecessor to Fuller’s. The earliest record of it being licensed is from 1722 and it is believed that the site was chosen for a pub because of its proximity to a draw dock.
It was converted to residential use just before the First World War and was given a Grade II listing in May 1973.
The house has large rooms and provides stunning views of the river. The first floor balcony is a modern addition. It was sold for £6,400,000 in November 2020 but has been unoccupied for several years. It was put on the market again last year at £5,000,000 but only reached a price of £4,250,000.
The new owners commissioned architects Tigg Coll to draw up proposals for a number of internal alterations to make it more usable as a family home with minimal changes to the historic structure and detailing. They are seeking permission for a lowering of the front section of the Lower Ground Floor level as well alterations to the loft/roof level including dormer windows, alterations to the rear elevation, reconstruction of front boundary wall, which will be raised in height for greater flood protection, and internal alterations including replacement partitions at second floor level.
Pre-application discussions were held with Hounslow Council planners and stakeholders were consulted. The Old Chiswick Protection Society expressed sympathy with the application for taking on such a demanding project and made no objection but Historic England had concerns about the loss of the proposed demolition of the nineteenth century rear extension and the insufficient archaeological information. Some neighbours objected to a loss of sunlight.
The Red Lion Inn closed in 1913. Picture: Facebook
The planners are recommending approval after concerns about loss of light were dismissed, the demolition of the rear extension was removed from the application and an archaeological condition suggested by Historic England was added.
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