House extensions and alterations at 28 Moore Street, Chelsea, London SW3

What was proposed

The application proposed a roof extension, rear and infill extensions, window changes, roof plant, a roof terrace and rear garden landscaping.

“/PP/26/00038:1 THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA PLANNING APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE 23/06/2026 REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR, PLANNING AND PLACE Application: PP/26/00038 Agenda Item: S044 Address:28 Moore Street, LONDON, SW3 2QW Proposal: Erection of additional storey with roof mounted condenser units within acoustic enclosure, replacement ground floor closet wing extension, ground floor infill extension.”

“/PP/26/00038:2 3.The site and its surroundings 3.1 This application relates to a four-storey, mid-terrace property on the eastern side of Moore Street. 3.2The property forms part of a group of terraced houses at nos.22-42 and is located within the Chelsea Conservation Area.”

Officer report

Main planning issues

The assessment considered conservation area character, neighbouring amenity, transport, flooding, overheating and trees.

“6.5The decisive issues are: iWhether the development would respect the context, character, and appearance of the host property, the wider area, and the wider Conservation Area; iiWhether the development would continue to maintain good living conditions for neighbouring occupiers; iiiWhether the development would have an acceptable impact in terms of transport; and ivWhether the development would safeguard the existing trees on site.”

“/PP/26/00038:7 recommended to ensure that the replacement tree and shrubs are planted within the first planting season. The proposals would therefore comply with Local Plan policies GB14 and GB16.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Environmental health, transportation and arboricultural officers raised no objections subject to conditions, while three letters objected.

“A statutory notice advertising the application was posted near the site on 13/03/2026. 7.2Three letters were receivedobjecting to the application, summarised as: CommentResponse 1Character and Appearance The size of the acoustic housing to the proposed AC units as drawn would rise significantly above the front roof parapet and will be directly visible from the upper floors of the Moore street terrace opposite.”

“3No prior community engagement exercise has been undertaken. While applicants are encouraged to engage with their neighbours prior to submitting an application, this is not a statutory requirement. Other consultees and organisations ConsulteeCommentWhere in the report this is considered Director of Environmental Health No objection, subject to conditions.6.24 Director of TransportationNo objection, subject to condition.6.27”

Officer report

Residents’ concerns

Objectors raised concerns about the acoustic enclosure, roof terrace, daylight, noise, dust and the absence of prior community engagement.

“Given this reduced size and the unit’s set back placement to the middle of the proposed roof, the unit would not be considered to have a detrimental impact on private and public views within the conservation area. Exact specifications, including the design and materials of the acoustic housing would be secured via a condition. Each application must be assessed on its own merits and in this case the size and positioning of the AC units would be acceptable.”

“The applicant’s assertion (on the site construction management plan form) that “no noise activities are anticipated” and that “no dust generating activities are anticipated” is demonstrates a complete absence of any concern for the neighbours. Given the proposals would include extensions up, down and out, among many other building works, it is unlikely that this can be achieved silently and free of any dust. neighbouring terraces.”

Officer report

Who spoke

There were no speakers for this item.

The committee’s decision

The committee unanimously granted planning permission with the conditions listed in the officer recommendation.

“Resolved unanimously: planning permission be granted with the conditions listed in Section 9 of the report.”

Minutes