The Kensington and Chelsea Council's Planning Applications Committee convened on Thursday, 9 October 2025, to review a series of planning applications. The committee approved the majority of applications, including those for window replacements, extensions, and a roof terrace, while one application for the amalgamation of two flats was refused due to conflict with the council's housing policies.

Here's a breakdown of the key topics discussed:

Housing Policy and Flat Amalgamation

The committee refused planning permission for the amalgamation of two maisonettes at 23 Ifield Road (S089 PP/25/03944). The proposal was deemed contrary to Local Plan Policy HO1, which seeks to protect existing residential accommodation and prevent the loss of homes through amalgamation. The committee noted that the amalgamation would result in the loss of a good-sized residential unit and valuable House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) accommodation, which provides lower-cost housing options.

The report stated:

The proposals would result in the net loss of a residential dwelling of good size which would reduce the supply and choice of housing available, negatively impacting housing delivery within the Borough. As such, the proposals would not be acceptable and would be contrary to policy HO1 of the Local Plan 2024 and London Plan Policy H1.

The committee also considered an application for the amalgamation of two 1-bedroom flats at 11 Ladbroke Road (N114 PP/25/04347), but this was also recommended for refusal because it conflicted with policy HO1 of the Local Plan 2024.

Conservation Area Enhancements and Window Replacements

The committee approved several applications related to properties within conservation areas, emphasising the importance of preserving and enhancing the character of these areas.

• Hedgegate Court, Powis Terrace (N111 PP/25/03574): Permission was granted for the replacement of single-glazed windows and doors with double-glazed units, with timber frames on the front and rear elevations and aluminium frames within the internal light well elevations. The committee agreed that the changes would preserve the character and appearance of the building and the Colville Conservation Area.
• 66 Oxford Gardens (N112 PP/25/03900): The committee approved the replacement of single-glazed timber sash windows with double-glazed timber sash units to match the existing design. The proposal was found to preserve the character and appearance of the building and the Oxford Gardens Conservation Area.
• 90 Dalgarno Gardens (N113 PP/25/04262): Permission was granted for the replacement of front elevation windows and a door with new timber triple-glazed casement windows and a door, painted white. The committee found that the proposal would preserve the character and appearance of the building and the Oxford Gardens Conservation Area.

Extensions and Alterations

The committee considered a number of applications for extensions and alterations to properties, balancing the desire to allow for improvements to existing homes with the need to protect the character of the surrounding area and the living conditions of neighbours.

• 20A Pembroke Square (N115 PP/25/03779): The committee approved the construction of a two-storey side extension with a small terrace. The extension would be clad in London Stock bricks to match the existing building. While the terrace would create a small degree of overlooking, the committee determined that it was not significant enough to warrant a refusal.
• 44 Victoria Road (N116 PP/25/04318): The committee approved the construction of a basement, replacement side extension, and alterations to the front and rear elevations. The proposals were found to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the building and the De Vere Conservation Area.
• 1 Palace Gardens Terrace (N118 PP/25/03234): The committee approved the construction of a single-storey basement, a lower ground floor rear extension, and associated external alterations. The proposals were found to preserve the character, appearance, and significance of the property and the Kensington Palace Conservation Area.
• Basement Flat, 22 Redcliffe Road (S090 PP/25/03842): The committee approved a rear lower ground floor infill extension with a roof lantern. The extension would be constructed in matching London stock bricks. The committee determined that the proposal would preserve the character and appearance of the building and the Boltons Conservation Area, while safeguarding neighbouring amenity.
• 80 Old Church Street (S091 PP/25/04327): The committee approved a basement extension, conversion of garages, side and rear extensions, creation of a roof terrace, and fenestration alterations. The proposals were found to comply with Local Plan policy CD11 and preserve the character and appearance of the Chelsea Park/Carlyle Conservation Area.

Other Matters

• 18 Hillgate Place (N117 PP/25/04451): The committee approved a variation of condition 2 of a previous planning permission to allow the relocation of railings to the rear of the property and the inclusion of a water tank at roof level within the terrace. The erected railings, water tank and roof access at main roof level preserve the character and the appearance of the property and the wider Kensington Conservation Area.
• Acacia Walk, Tadema Road (S092 PP/25/03630): The committee approved the installation of a vehicular and pedestrian gate to the driveway leading to Acacia Walk. The automated gate was found to be in keeping with the character and appearance of the Lots Village Conservation Area.
• Flat A, 26 Fernshaw Road (S093 PP/25/03659): The committee approved the retention of a boiler flue to an external wall on the front lightwell of the property. The boiler flue in the front lightwell preserves the character and appearance of the building and the wider Sloane/Stanley Conservation Area.
• 7 Halsey Street (S094 & S095 PP/25/04059 & LB/25/04060): The committee approved the installation of a condenser unit to the front lightwell with an acoustic attenuation enclosure, replacement stairs, and internal alterations. The development would not cause harm to the historic significance of this Grade II Statutory Listed property, whilst the replacement staircase would enhance the character of the property within the Chelsea Conservation Area.