Rear garden outbuilding at Basement Flat, 46 Redcliffe Road, Kensington, London SW10

The site and surroundings

The property is a mid-terrace house in the Boltons Conservation Area, with long gardens and nearby properties containing substantial garden extensions.

“3.The site and its surroundings 3.1 46 Redcliffe Road is a mid-terrace house over four-storeys plus roof accommodation located on the western side of the street. 3.2The size of the gardens along this terrace varies. The host property and all houses to the south have long gardens that are approx. 13-14 metres in length, when measured from the closet wings to the end of the gardens.”

“Those properties to the north of the host building have truncated gardens around 6 metres in length. The adjacent house at No. 45, along with No. 44, have infilled their gardens completely with three storey extensions. The layout of the gardens in such that the garden of the host property wraps around the rear of the neighbouring extension slightly. 3.3The property is in the Boltons Conservation Area.”

Officer report

Main planning issues

The key issues were the conservation area’s character, neighbouring living conditions, tree protection, drainage and fire safety.

“6.Evaluation 6.1 The garden and surrounding gardens where the outbuilding would be located have a number of trees, including a large Cherry tree at the host property. A tree protection report has been submitted and confirmed by officers as sufficient to protect the trees amenity value.”

“Issues and balancing 6.10The proposal would preserve the character and appearance of the Boltons Conservation Area, ensure that good living conditions continue for neighbouring occupants, ensure protection of surrounding trees and show compliance with the Council’s commitment to sustainable drainage and fire safety. The proposal would accord with policies CD1, CD2, CD3, CD4, CD9, CD13, CD15, CD16, GB12 and GB16 of the Local Plan 2024.”

Officer report

Who spoke

There were no speakers for this item.

The committee vote

The committee voted unanimously to grant planning permission with the recommended conditions.

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

Minutes