The Kensington and Chelsea Planning Applications Committee were scheduled to review a number of planning applications at a meeting on 21 October 2025. These included applications for building extensions and alterations, as well as the demolition and rebuilding of a dwelling.

Major Applications

12 Cathcart Road

The committee was scheduled to consider an application for the demolition of a two-storey dwelling at 12 Cathcart Road and the construction of a replacement two-storey dwelling, including a landscaped garden and new boundary treatment.

The report pack notes that the existing building is considered a positive contributor to the Boltons Conservation Area. It goes on to state that while the proposed replacement dwelling is of high quality, it would not make a greater overall contribution to the character, appearance and significance of the conservation area than the existing dwelling. For this reason, the report pack recommended that planning permission be refused.

The report pack stated that there were several reasons for this recommendation:

• The existing dwelling is a well-regarded example of 1950s modernist domestic architecture, and its removal would erode the variety and layered character of the conservation area.

• The proposed replacement dwelling introduces a bolder presence that risks appearing more assertive than the existing house.

• The benefits of the scheme (enhanced family accommodation, improved accessibility and energy efficiency) do not amount to public benefits sufficient to outweigh the harm caused by the demolition.

95 Lansdowne Road

The committee was scheduled to consider an application 95 Lansdowne Road for:

• creation of a basement level under the existing building
• a roof extension
• alterations to elevations
• alterations and extension within the lower ground floor front garden
• improvement to soft landscaping
• alterations to internal layouts

The report pack notes that the property is within the Ladbroke Conservation Area.

The report pack stated that the submitted Flood Risk Assessment had considered the risk of flooding from all sources, and identified that there is a risk of surface water flooding and a risk from drainage exceedance to the property. It also stated that the primary mechanism for flooding in the area is through the sewer network, which would be mitigated for by protecting the new basement from flooding and reducing the rate at which surface water enters the local sewer network.

The report pack also noted that the Council's Contaminated Land Officer had requested further information to be submitted prior to the commencement of works.

10 Holland Park

The committee was scheduled to consider applications relating to 10 Holland Park:

• a planning application for the construction of a single storey lower ground floor extension under the rear garden (basement extension); internal alterations at lower ground floor level; and installation of plant in the existing timber enclosure in the rear garden.
• a listed building consent application for the same works.

The report pack notes that the property is a Grade II listed detached villa within the Holland Park Conservation Area.

The report pack also notes that similar permissions had been granted in 2017 and 2020, but had since expired.

30 Paultons Square

The committee was scheduled to consider applications relating to 30 Paultons Square:

• a planning application for alterations and refurbishment including replacement infill extension, single-storey closet wing addition, rear dormer windows and reinstatement of original windows and damaged brickwork to rear elevation; reinstatement of original planform at lower and raised ground, first, and third floor levels, with reinstatement of spine walls, original door openings, fireplaces and chimney breasts.
• a listed building consent application for the same works.

The report pack notes that the property is a Grade II listed building within the Cheyne Conservation Area.

Other Applications

77 Cornwall Crescent

The committee was scheduled to consider an application for the installation of a cast iron rear balcony at first floor level, replacement of a window with a door, and installation of a portico porch to match existing examples on Cornwall Crescent. The property is within the Ladbroke Conservation Area.

The report pack notes that the applicant previously sought a larger balcony under PP/25/03354 but withdrew this application.

14 Ladbroke Square

The committee was scheduled to consider an application for the creation of a roof terrace at first floor level above a rear extension at 14 Ladbroke Square. The application also includes the installation of a black metal balustrade and decking, and the lowering of the window sill and installation of French doors for access to the terrace. The property is within the Ladbroke Conservation Area.

The report pack notes that there are several examples of roof terraces to the rear of similar properties in the area.

24 Russell Road

The committee was scheduled to consider an application for the erection of a mansard roof extension to create a two-bedroom flat at 24 Russell Road.

The report pack notes that the property is directly in front of the Kensington Olympia London Overground Station.

49 Radnor Walk

The committee was scheduled to consider an application for an extension to the rear at first and second floor to add an extra en-suite at first floor and a bedroom at second floor at 49 Radnor Walk. The application also includes the construction of the extension in London Stock Brick, the addition of double glazed white painted timber sash windows to rear elevation, and extending the roof terrace with black metal railings over the proposed rear extension. The property is in the Royal Hospital Conservation Area.

106 Cheyne Walk

The committee was scheduled to consider details relating to the approved green wall at 106 Cheyne Walk. This was required by condition 12 of Control of Advertisements CA/25/02538, which granted consent for the replacement of 2No. LED Digital Advertising Displays and timber fencing with 2No. smaller internally illuminated LED Digital Advertising Displays and a Living Wall. The site is located in the Thames Conservation Area.

8 Markham Square

The committee was scheduled to consider an application for the demolition and rebuild of the dwelling house at 8 Markham Square, behind a retained façade. The application includes provision of infill extensions to rear at lower ground and ground floor levels, replacement of closet wing, replacement of mansard roof, lowering of lower ground floor and vaults, replacement of all internal floors and installation of air conditioning at roof level. The property lies within the Chelsea Conservation Area.

153 Earl's Court Road

The committee was scheduled to consider an application for the removal of condition 3 (Hours of operation) of planning permission 21/06375, to allow the Adult Gaming Centre (AGC) at Ground Floor, 153 Earl's Court Road to operate 24/7. The property is in the Earl's Court Road District Centre.

38 Smith Terrace

The committee was scheduled to consider an application for the extension of the existing lower ground floor level beneath the house at 38 Smith Terrace and part of the garden with an associated front lightwell and two rear lightwells, and erection of single storey rear infill addition. The property is within the Royal Hospital Conservation Area.

30-31 Bolton Gardens

The committee was scheduled to consider an application for the construction of a single-storey garden building to the rear garden of Flat 1, 30-31 Bolton Gardens. The property is within the Courtfield Conservation Area.

Other items

The agenda for the meeting of the Planning Applications Committee on 21 October 2025 also included:

• Apologies for absence
• Declarations of interest
• Minutes of the meeting held on 9 September 2025
• Any other oral or written items which the chair considers urgent.

The attendees of the meeting were scheduled to be: Councillor Sam Mackover, Vice-Chair of the Environment Select Committee, Councillor Aarien Areti, Councillor Gerard Hargreaves, Chair of the Audit & Transparency Committee, Vice-Chair of the Planning Committee & Planning Applications Committee, Councillor Lloyd North, and Councillor Tim Verboven.

It is important to note that this summary is based solely on the information provided in the agenda and associated reports. Without access to a meeting transcript, it is impossible to know whether these items were actually discussed, the extent of any discussion, or what decisions were ultimately made.