Commemorative Green Plaque for Angelica Kauffman RA

September 28, 2026 Cabinet Member for Resident Services and Civic Pride (Cabinet member) Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy and Planning approved the acquisition of the leasehold interest in a property at Ravensbourne House on 07/05/2026. This decision supports the Church Street regeneration programme and facilitates future vacant possession requirements. The acquisition includes associated home loss and disturbance payments.

The Cabinet Member for Growth and Planning accepted the Examiner's recommendations for the Notting Hill East Neighbourhood Plan on 16 July 2026. The plan will now proceed to a local referendum.

The Cabinet Member for Resident Services and Civic Pride approved the nomination and placement of a Westminster Commemorative Green Plaque for Angelica Kauffman RA in September 2026. The plaque will be placed at 16 Golden Square.

Full council record

Purpose

The Cabinet Member will consider a proposal for a Green Plaque to mark the site of the former home of Angelica Kauffman RA (1741-1807) at 16 Golden Square, W1F 9JG.

Decision

Decision Taken: The Cabinet Member has approved the nomination for a Westminster Commemorative Green Plaque to mark the former home of Angelica Kauffman RA at 16 Golden Square, London, W1F 9JQ.

Reasons for Decision: The nomination will highlight the important achievements of a figure who spent a significant amount of time living and working in Soho and Soho’s historic role as a centre for artistic and creative activity; it is supported by the independent Green Plaque panel and has strong community and academic support.

Supporting Documents

OFF26-95- Purchase of Ravensbourne House Property.pdf
RSCP26-03 CMR.pdf
Appendix 1_Angelica Kauffman plaque location at 16 Golden Sq.pdf
Appendix 2_Angelica Kauffman placement at 16 Golden Square.pdf
Appendix 3_Angelica Kauffman plaque wording.pdf
Appendix 4_Angelica Kauffman plaque_statements of support.pdf
Cabinet Member Report - Notting Hill East Neighbourhood Plan - Examiners Recommendations and Decisi.pdf
Appendix 2 - NHENP - Referendum Version.pdf
Appendix 3 - Notting Hill East Neighbourhood Plan - Examiners Report.pdf
Appendix 4 - Examiner questions.pdf
Appendix 5 - WCCs Regulation 16 response.pdf
Appendix 6 - WCCs response to the Examiners questions.pdf
Appendix 1 - Notting Hill East Neighbourhood Plan Decision Statement.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date28 Sep 2026
Effective from24 Jul 2026