The Planning Applications Committee of Kensington and Chelsea Council were scheduled to meet on 2 December 2025 to discuss several planning applications, including a retrospective application, internal and external refurbishments, and the installation of air conditioning units. Councillor James Husband, Chair of the Planning Committee and Planning Applications Committee, and fellow committee members were to review reports from the Director of Planning and Place regarding these applications.

Planning Applications

The committee was scheduled to review reports regarding nine planning applications.

33 Clabon Mews

The committee was scheduled to review a report regarding a planning application for 33 Clabon Mews, including complete internal refurbishment and structural works. The application also included exterior renovations to render, doors and windows, infilling a balcony on the first floor rear, and new windows on the second floor.

The report noted that 33 Clabon Mews is considered a positively contributing building within the Hans Town Conservation Area¹.

38-40 Burnaby Street

The committee was scheduled to review a retrospective planning application for 38-40 Burnaby Street, including the replacement of windows with timber double glazing, repositioning rear windows, and removing a door and window.

The report noted that the building is considered to make a positive contribution to the historic and architectural character and appearance of the Lots Village Conservation Area².

Chelsea Sports Centre

The committee was scheduled to review a report concerning listed building consent for alterations to the Chelsea Sports Centre, including shallowing and reducing the depths of the main swimming pool, replacing the pool surface with tiles, and replacing pool filters and plant equipment.

The report stated that the works would preserve the special architectural and historic interest and heritage significance of the Grade II listed building³.

40-41 Hans Place

The committee was scheduled to review a report regarding a planning application for 40-41 Hans Place, including a variation of condition number 2 of a previous planning permission to amend the internal layout, windows, and metal railings at the rear. The application also sought to vary conditions relating to air quality and construction traffic, and to amend a section 106 agreement⁴.

The report noted that number 40 is an altered survivor of the Hans Town Georgian houses and reflects the evolution and architectural history of the square.

The Chapel, 459A Fulham Road

The committee was scheduled to review a report regarding a retrospective planning application for The Chapel, 459A Fulham Road, for the erection of a pergola, decking and planting.

The report noted that the site is within The College of St Mark and St John Conservation Area and the Chapel at The College of St Mark and St John is a listed building.

41 Clarendon Road

The committee was scheduled to review a report regarding a planning application for 41 Clarendon Road, including the installation of two single fan compact condenser units within acoustic enclosures on the flat roof above the first floor.

The report noted that the site is located within the Ladbroke Conservation Area⁵.

1, 2 and 6 Ossington Close

The committee was scheduled to review a report regarding a planning application for 1, 2, and 6 Ossington Close, including the demolition and redevelopment of the site to construct three private residential dwellings, create a basement level, and improve the passageway with upgraded bin and bicycle storage.

The report noted that the property lies within the Pembridge Conservation Area⁶.

Olaf Court, 50A Kensington Church Street

The committee was scheduled to review a report regarding a planning application for Olaf Court, 50A Kensington Church Street, including the installation of a condenser to Flat 10, relocation of approved condensers to Flats 14 & 15, and roof mounted ventilation cowls.

The report noted that Olaf Court is located within the Kensington Palace Conservation area⁷.

77 Golborne Road

The committee was scheduled to review a report regarding a planning application for 77 Golborne Road, including maintenance works to the building fabric, replacement of single glazed timber sash windows with double-glazed timber sash units, and replacement of ironmongery.

The report noted that the application site is not within a conservation area.

Hans Town is a conservation area in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, characterised by its Georgian architecture and historic layout. ↩
Lots Village is a conservation area in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, known for its industrial heritage and Victorian architecture. ↩
A listed building is a building which has been placed on the National Heritage List for England as being of special architectural, historical or cultural significance. ↩
Section 106 agreements (also known as planning obligations) are legal agreements between local authorities and developers; these are used to mitigate the impact of new developments on the community and infrastructure. ↩
Ladbroke is a conservation area in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, characterised by its stucco-fronted houses, communal gardens, and Victorian architecture. ↩
Pembridge is a conservation area in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, known for its stucco-fronted houses, garden squares, and Victorian architecture. ↩
Kensington Palace is a conservation area in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, surrounding Kensington Palace and characterised by its formal gardens, grand avenues, and historic buildings. ↩