Garage conversion and alterations at 14 Princes Gate Mews, London SW7

“/PP/26/01689:1 THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA PLANNING APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE 23/06/2026 REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR, PLANNING AND PLACE Application: PP/26/01689 Agenda Item: S046 Address:14 Princes Gate Mews, LONDON, SW7 2PS Proposal: Conversion of existing ground floor garage to habitable accommodation, replacement of all uPVC windows and doors to painted double glazed timber units, addition of three new rooflights, insertion of two new windows to the rear…”

“-replacement of all uPVC windows with painted double glazed timber units; -addition of three new rooflights; -insertion of two new windows to the rear elevation first floor level; -and enlargement of existing windows on the rear elevation. 4.2Amendments were received which changed the design of the replacement garage doors to more traditional design, preserving the appearance of Princes Gate Mews.”

“/PP/26/01689:3 Fire SafetyCD16 TransportTR8 5.2 These policies can be read online at: · Local Plan: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/local-plan/local- plan Other local strategies or publications 5.3The main relevant supplementary planning documents adopted by the Council are: ·Queen’s Gate Conservation Area Proposal Appraisal ·Transport and Streets 5.4 These documents can be read online at: ·Conservation Area Proposal Statements and…”

“6.15Highways Officers have suggested that the applicant enter into a legal agreement with the Council to ensure that the occupiers of 14 Princes Gate Mews, except those with disabilities, would not be entitled to a residents parking permit. However, given that the garage does not meet the Council's minimum requirements for a garage it is unlikely that the garage is being used for vehicle storage off street.”

“/PP/26/01689:7 Other consultees and organisations ConsulteeComment Where in the report this is considered Director of Transportation and Highways Objection raised but harmful impact could be mitigated it the householder agrees to enter into a permit free legal agreement. Under Section 6 8.Recommended conditions if the application is granted.”

“/PP/26/01689:6 7.Consultations carried out Comments from interested parties 7.1The application was advertised in the Gazette on 24/04/2026 A statutory notice advertising the application was posted near the site on 24/04/2026. 7.2One (1) comment (within an objection letter) was receivedsupporting part of the proposal. CommentResponse 1Use of timber window frames This is a welcomed change from uPVC windows and will enhance the host property.”

“7 Overdevelopment of the rear garden; erosion of historic garden setting; extent of built form across the full depth of the site; raised garden levels and urbanisation of the garden; misleading reliance on ‘green uplift’; roof terrace and overlooking concerns; heritage impact on listing building. This submitted objection refers to the wrong site and works that are not described under this application. As such, this objection can be disregarded.”

“Officers drew the members attention to the addendum report which included a further representation and amendments to paragraphs 6.8 and 7.3.”

“Resolved unanimously: that planning permission be granted with the conditions listed in Section 8 of the report.”