Construction information
Minismising construction impact
We recognise the need for the works to be carried out in a manner that limits the day-to-day impact on our neighbours. To help achieve this, a series measures are proposed, including:
- Considered timing and routes for construction vehicles, ensuring safe access and minimum disruption to the local community.
- Retaining full access for deliveries and collections to and from our neighbours.
- Continuous monitoring of noise, dust and vibration levels.
- Erection of scaffolding and safety hoarding around the sites.
- Regular communications from the project team to ensure the local community are fully informed of upcoming works.
Site activity: Monday 9th June – Friday 20th June
40 Pelham Street
Works happening in the refurbished building:
- Complete roof works – expected to be finished by mid-June.
- Internal works will continue over the coming weeks, including drainage installation and wall repairs.
Works happening in the new building:
- Cutting out existing concrete beams.
- 60-tonne crane will be on site on 13th June to lift and remove existing concrete beams, supervised by banksmen.
Works happening in the courtyard:
- Installation of the main attenuation tank. Once completed, the team will then start to install the heating piping.
80 Pelham Street
- Excavation and removal of spoil from site.
- Basement dig requires 25-30 trucks a day.
- Additional banksmen will be on site to manage all vehicle movements on and off site safely.
- Construction of capping beam to connect the piles, expected to be finished by the middle of August.
- Periodic delivery of concrete to site.
Working hours
Both sites will be adhering to the core working hours agreed with RBKC, which are:
Monday to Friday: 8am-6pm
Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays: No noisy works without prior approval from RBKC
Deliveries: 9:30am-4:30pm
Both sites have been registered with the Considerate Constructors Scheme; a national initiative set up by the construction industry
to implement a code of considerate practice designed to encourage best practice beyond statutory requirements.
Managing traffic and deliveries
A one-way system is in place along Pelham Street to help facilitate an on-street loading bay for construction vehicles. The system is in operation from Monday morning to Friday afternoon and the street reverts to two-way traffic at the weekend.
The diversion route includes:
- One-way traffic along Pelham Street travelling from South Kensington Station to Brompton Road (shown in blue on the map).
- No entry to Pelham Street from Brompton Road – vehicles are diverted north to the A4 (shown in green on the map).
- Buses using Brompton Road avoid Pelham Street and instead turn right onto Sydney Place (shown in orange on the map).
There is signage in key locations to direct traffic, which clearly indicates where access is reserved for residents only.
Road diversion map
