Construction traffic plan at 23 Campden Hill Square, Kensington, London W8

What was proposed

The application sought approval of an updated construction traffic management plan for previously approved building works.

“When granting permission, the Committee requested that the CTMP condition attached to the permission is brought back and determined at a future Planning Application Committee. 1.2A Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP), ref: CON/24/08269 was submitted and approved by the committee on 28 th February 2025 as required by condition 9 of planning permission PP/24/02443.”

“4.The proposal and any relevant planning history 4.1The application seeks to discharge condition 9 of planning permission PP/24/02443, requiring the submission of a CTMP providing details for a suitable method of managing construction vehicles required during the construction phase of the approved scheme.”

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Earlier permissions

Permission for the building works was granted in 2024, and an earlier construction traffic plan was approved in February 2025.

“THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA PLANNING APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE 16/04/2026 REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR, PLANNING AND PLACE Application: CON/25/06604 Agenda Item: N007 Address:23 Campden Hill Square, LONDON, W8 7JY Proposal: Details required by condition 9 (Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP)) of planning permission 24/02443 (Construction of rear extension at lower ground floor level; modifications to ground floor rear extension and internal lightwell; rebuild…”

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What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the proposed plan reflected site access constraints and satisfied the condition’s purpose.

“1.4The proposed CTMP is recommended for approval. The methodology proposed within the CTMP suitably reflects the constraints associated with access to the site and is considered to satisfy the reason for attaching this condition. It is recommended the Committee approves the details of condition 9 (Construction Traffic Management Plan) pursuant to planning permission PP/24/02443.”

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The main issue

The main issue was whether the plan would minimise effects on highway safety and nearby residents’ living conditions.

“Local Plan: Other local strategies or publications 5.3The main relevant supplementary planning documents adopted by the Council are: ·Transport and Streets 5.4 These documents can be read online at: ·Other documents: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/supplementary-pl anning-documents-and-guidance 6.Evaluation 6.1The decisive issue is: i.Whether the submitted CTMP would minimise the impact of construction works on highway safety and living…”

“The single 5m bay parking suspension is appropriate. ·The relevant plans and drawings have been appended to the CTMP to form a standalone document. 6.3The Councils Transportation and Highways Officer raises no objection to the discharge of the condition as the CTMP sets out an acceptable methodology for the safe management of construction works on site.”

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Public comments

No letters commenting on the application were received.

“8.Consultations carried out Comments from interested parties 8.1There is no statutory requirement to consult on approval of details applications. The application was displayed on the Council’s website on 15/03/2024. 8.2No letters were received commenting on the application.”

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Who spoke

There were no speakers for this item.

The committee decision

The committee approved the details required by condition 9 of the earlier planning permission.

“Resolved: to approve the details of condition 9 (Construction Traffic Management Plan) pursuant to planning permission PP/24/02443.”

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