Aarien Areti

Planning Applications Committee - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 6.30 pm

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.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 23rd October, 2025 1.00 pm

The Kensington and Chelsea Licensing Sub-Committee met to consider an application for a variation of a premises licence for Pizzetta, located at 22 Bute Street. The application requested permission to include an outside seating area as a licensed area, and to add the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises. The sub-committee was notified that relevant representations had been made concerning the application.

Full Council - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.30 pm

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea's Full Council met on 22 October 2025, and addressed the borough's medium-term financial strategy, adopted an updated local code of corporate governance, and approved changes to standing orders and the municipal timetable. Councillors also debated motions on pension fund investments in temporary accommodation, becoming a Borough of Sanctuary, street scene enhancements, changes to the Integrated Care Board[^2], and council tax waivers for terminally ill residents.

Planning Applications Committee - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 6.30 pm

The Planning Applications Committee of Kensington and Chelsea Council met on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, to consider a range of planning and listed building applications. Key decisions included the approval of a mansard roof extension at 24 Russell Road, the refusal of planning permission and listed building consent for extensions at 11 Ladbroke Gardens, and the refusal of a 24-hour opening application for an adult gaming centre at 153 Earls Court Road.

Licensing Committee - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Kensington and Chelsea Licensing Committee met to discuss and note the proposed revisions to the council's statement of licensing policy 2026-2031, which is required under the Licensing Act 2003. The committee reviewed feedback from a public consultation and considered amendments to the policy. The updated policy will be presented to the Leadership Team and then to the Full Council for adoption.