Residential building renovation at Flats 1-125 Campden Houses, Peel Street, Kensington, London W8

What was proposed

The application proposed renovating seven residential buildings, replacing windows, improving roofs and walkways, and installing a rear rooftop anti-climb barrier.

“PP/26/01451 Agenda Item: N048 Address:Flats 1-125 Campden Houses, Peel Street, LONDON, W8 7PG Proposal: Renovation of 7no terraced multi-unit residential buildings, including replacement windows to the front and rear of the properties, and roof-level anti-climb fence at the rear of the property with associated roof access improvements.”

“/PP/26/01451:2 buildings that are located on the north side of Peel Street. Campden Houses are large blocks of labourers’ flats that were built in 1877 and are constructed from London stock brick with red brick dressings. These buildings dominate the street and are seen in contrast to the neighbouring much smaller modest terraced houses along Peel Street of two and three storeys. 3.2Campden Houses are not listed, however are located within the Kensington Conservation Area.”

Officer report

Why officers supported it

Officers considered the revised design acceptable because it retained fire safety and access functions while giving the rooftop barriers a more sympathetic appearance.

“/PP/26/01451:4 flat roof sections of the buildings comprises high-performance insulation, upgrading the roof’s weatherproofing and thermal efficiency.Associated maintenance works would include like-for-like replacement of any damaged roofing materials identified during the refurbishment process.”

“The revised design maintains the required fire safety and means of escape function, whilst providing a significantly more sympathetic and visually restrained appearance within the Conservation Area, than the originally submitted mesh fencing proposal. The rooftop walkway and associated barriers would facilitate safe maintenance access and continue to support the building's existing rooftop alternative emergency escape strategy.”

Officer report

Effects on neighbours

The works would not increase roof heights, alter roof profiles or add openings, so officers found no additional impact on neighbouring living conditions.

“Therefore, there would be no additional impacts on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupants in accordance with Local Plan Policy CD9. Issues and balancing 6.9The proposal would be in accordance with policies CD1, CD2, CD3, CD4, CD9, CD10, CD15 and CD16 of the Local Plan 2024.”

Officer report

Consultation response

The application was advertised and no letters were received in response to the consultation.

“/PP/26/01451:5 7.1 If permitted and built, the proposal would not require a payment towards funding additional infrastructure under the Borough’s Community Infrastructure Levy and a payment towards funding Crossrail under the Mayor of London’s Community Infrastructure Levy. 8.Consultations carried out Comments from interested parties 8.1The application was advertised in the Gazette on 17/04/2026.”

Officer report

Speakers at the meeting

There were no speakers for this item.

The committee vote

The committee unanimously agreed to grant planning permission with conditions.

“Resolved unanimously: that planning permission be granted with the conditions in section 89 of the officer report.”

Minutes