Kings Arms, Isleworth

This pub was established by 1853. It was rebuilt in its current form in 1898 and closed in around 2005. It is currently being converted to a store. Hounslow council planning approval for the redevelopment stipulated that 'The original pub sign should be retained and also the signage on the building itself'. The proposal: Demolition of front entrance, outbuilding and single storey extensions to north, east and south elevations and conversion of existing Kings Arms Public House to residential to contain four self -contained flats and the erection of a three storey building facing South Street to contain seven flats including associated car parking and landscaping to existing site. The proposed change of use of the former public house to residential (C3) would preserve a building of local townscape merit and there would be few external changes to the elevations. The scheme has been amended to reduce the width of the frontage block and the design is now more traditional, with a mansard slate roof. One flat has also been omitted from the three–storey building. Further consultations have been carried out with local residents groups who are now supportive of the amended scheme. It is considered that the development would preserve and enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.