Heat network substation at KLC Substation, Kensington, London W10

The site and surroundings

The site is a landscaped grass strip at the Silchester Road and Lancaster Road junction, beside homes and Kensington Aldridge Academy.

“/PP/26/00089:2 3.1 The site is located on the junction between Silchester Road and Lancaster Road. It is bounded by residential properties to the north-east, east and south-east, and Kensington Aldridge Academy to the west. The site is comprised of a landscaped stirp of grass located off the public highway (pavement). 3.2The site is not located within a Conservation Area.”

Officer report

Earlier related development

The site had no relevant planning history, while related heat network works and another electricity substation had previously been granted permission.

“Land to the East of Kensington Aldridge Academy ReferenceDescriptionDecision PP/21/03044 Erection of electricity sub-station, replacing section of existing boundary wall and associated landscaping Granted 27/07/2021 5.Main policies and strategies relevant to the decision The development plan 5.1The main planning considerations applying to the site and the associated policies are: Local Plan General townscapeCD1, CD2, CD10, CD15 Living conditionsCD9 NoiseGB8 TreesGB16…”

Officer report

What consultees said

Transport, highways and trees consultees raised no objection or had no comments, while environmental health supported the proposal subject to conditions.

“/PP/26/00089:5 no objection to the proposal on arboricultural grounds. On this basis, it is considered that the proposal would not result in unacceptable harm to the borough's tree stock. 6.4Transport for London have been consulted on the application given the proximity to the railway line approximately 110 metres to the northwest. Transport for London reviewed the proposal and have no comments to make on the application.”

Officer report

Residents’ views

No letters of representation were received about the application.

“/PP/26/00089:7 8.1The application was advertised in the Gazette on 27/03/2026. A statutory notice advertising the application was posted near the site on 27/03/2026. 8.2No letters of representation were received.”

Officer report

Who spoke

There were no speakers for the item.

The committee vote

The committee voted unanimously to grant planning permission with the conditions in the officer report.

“Resolved unanimously: that planning permission be granted with the conditions in section 9 of the officer report.”

Minutes