The Kensington and Chelsea Council's Planning Applications Committee convened on 4 November 2025, and approved applications for developments at Chepstow Villas, Chelsea Sports Centre, Sloane Street and Rabbit Row. Councillors considered a range of planning applications, focusing on preserving the character of conservation areas and ensuring good living conditions for residents.

Chepstow Villas Extension

The committee approved the application for a basement extension, rear extensions, and a mansard roof with dormer windows at 19 Chepstow Villas, London, W11 3DZ. The proposed development aims to extend the existing basement, add rear extensions at ground and first floor levels (including Juliet balconies), and construct a mansard roof with dormer windows.

The report in the Public Reports Pack noted that the building is designated as a 'positive' building in the Pembridge Conservation Area Appraisal (CAA), and that it had already had some detrimental modifications in the later C20.

Several conditions were attached to the approval, including:

• Submission of a Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP)
• Appointment of a qualified engineer to oversee the works
• Implementation of a Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) strategy
• Restrictions on the use of the roof as a terrace

Objections from the Pembridge Association and other local residents raised concerns about the scale of the development, its impact on the character of the conservation area, and potential harm to living conditions. However, planning officers concluded that the proposals would preserve the character and appearance of the Pembridge Conservation Area¹ and have an acceptable impact on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, subject to the imposed conditions.

Chelsea Sports Centre Glazing

The committee approved the application for the replacement of patent glazing² at Chelsea Sports Centre, Chelsea Manor Street, London, SW3. The proposal involves replacing the existing glazing over the closed swimming pool with double-glazed patent glazing, as well as other upgrades and replacements to rooflights and internal fixtures.

The planning officer noted that the existing rooflight above the swimming pool was rebuilt in the 1970s to a different design from the original, and that its replacement with a double-glazed patent glazing system would cause no harm to the special architectural or historic interest of the Grade II* listed building³, but would contribute a wider public benefit by reducing energy costs and carbon emissions.

The committee also approved a listed building consent application for the same site.

Sloane Street Banner Advertisement

The committee approved an application for the installation of temporary, non-illuminated banner advertisements at 30-33 Sloane Street, London, SW1X 9NE. The banners are intended to be displayed on a scaffolding shroud covering the building, which is currently undergoing development.

The planning officer's report noted that while the advertisements would be large and prominent, they would create visual interest for the surrounding area and would continue to provide screening for the construction work behind. The proposals are a temporary alteration, and which would be removed after the twelve-month period. The shroud with the advertisements would not result in a medium or long term alteration to the building which could then potentially become harmful.

Rabbit Row Alterations

The committee approved an application for alterations to fenestration and the installation of solar panels and rooflights at 8 Rabbit Row, London, W8 4DX. The original application included new windows, but these were removed from the proposal following objections from neighbours.

Ladbroke Terrace Electric Fence

The committee considered a retrospective planning application for the installation of an electric fence at 5 Ladbroke Terrace, London, W11 3PG. The application sought permission for the installation and retention of an electric fence to boundaries of front garden, in board of planting to street and northern boundary, and to top of boundary wall to southern boundary.

The application was brought to the committee at the request of Councillor Gardner.

The report in the Public Reports Pack noted that retrospective planning permission is sought for the installation of electric wire fencing around the front garden of the application site, and that the applicant has advised that the fencing is intended for fox prevention purposes.

The Ladbroke Association and Councillor Gardner objected to the application, arguing that the proposal, including the yellow warning notice, is unsightly, inappropriate for the conservation area and would be harmful to the character and appearance of the building.

Campden Hill Mansions Roof Light

The committee considered an application for the addition of fixed roof light within existing flat roof at Flat 19, Campden Hill Mansions, Edge Street, London, W8 7PL.

Adam And Eve Mews Basement and Roof Extension

The committee considered an application for the construction of new basement level below existing ground floor level, new double mansard roof with new dormer windows to front & rear, new roof light, new doors & windows to front elevation, new brick work to front facade and general refurbishment to existing ground, first & second floors at 15 Adam And Eve Mews, London, W8 6UG.

Hillgate Place Single Storey Extension

The committee considered an application for a single storey extension to rear of dwelling house at 55 Hillgate Place, London, W8 7SS.