Replacement double-glazed windows and doors at 43-85 and 109-305 Tavistock Crescent, Kensington, London W11

What was proposed

Existing single-glazed windows and glazed doors would be replaced with double-glazed units matching their position, style, brown colour and timber materials.

“/PP/25/06335:2 permitted development rights for basements under the footprints of houses. 4.The proposal and any relevant planning history 4.1The proposal seeks to replace the existing single-glazed windows and glazed doors at all properties within the red line boundary (application site), with double glazed units.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site comprises flats along Tavistock Crescent in a residential area, with the Westway and railway line behind it.

“3.The site and its surroundings 3.1 The application site comprises a row of properties that are used as flats along the northern side of Tavistock Crescent. The area is residential in character comprising of terraces of apartment blocks and terraced houses. To the rear of the site, lies the Westway and the Hammersmith and City railway line. 3.2The application buildings are not listed or within a conservation area.”

Officer report

The main planning issue

The decisive issue was whether the replacement windows and doors would preserve or enhance the building and street scene.

“/PP/25/06335:3 CD9 of the Local Plan (2024). 6.4The decisive issue is: i. Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the building and the street scene. Visual Amenity 6.5The proposed replacement fenestration would be sited within existing openings. The window and door frames would be constructed with matching materials (timber) and match the colour of the existing fenestration (brown).”

Officer report

Consultation and representations

A second consultation followed an initial cyber incident, but no letters of representation were received.

“6.7As of 23 October 2025 RBKC adopted a Local Development Order (‘LDO’) relating to replacement windows in the Borough. The LDO generally removes the need for planning permission for alterations to existing windows. This is provided the replacement window is of a similar appearance. This applies to houses, flats and HMOs, and notes the environmental benefits associated with a reduction in energy loss through windows.”

“8.2The application was advertised in the Gazette on 20/03/2026 A statutory notice advertising the application was posted near the site on 20/03/2026 8.3No letters of representation were received on the application. 9.Recommended conditions if the application is granted…”

Officer report

Who spoke

There were no speakers for this application.

The vote

The committee unanimously resolved to grant planning permission with the conditions in section 9 of the officer report.

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

Minutes

Conditions of permission

Permission requires compliance with approved drawings, a three-year time limit and timber-framed windows and doors painted brown.

“/PP/25/06335:4 1.Time limit (Full PP) The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason - As required by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, to avoid the accumulation of unexercised planning permissions.”

Officer report