Rear flat extensions at Flats D and E, 37 Elgin Crescent, Kensington, London W11

The site and surroundings

The flats form part of a residential terrace beside a listed garden and lie within the Ladbroke Conservation Area.

“/PP/25/05298:2 flats, located on the southern side of Elgin Crescent. The property forms part of the terrace between Nos. 17 to 59 Elgin Crescent. To the rear of the site is a listed garden. 3.2The site is within the Ladbroke Conservation Area. The building is identified as a positive building within the conservation area appraisal document.”

Officer report

The officer recommendation

Officers recommended permission because the modest extension would preserve the building, conservation area, listed garden setting and neighbouring living conditions.

“6.5The decisive issues are: iWhether the proposed development would preserve the character, appearance and significance of the building and wider conservation area and whether the proposal would preserve the setting of the neighbouring Registered Listed Garden; and iiWhether the proposed development would ensure good living conditions are maintained for neighbouring properties.”

“/PP/25/05298:4 Living conditions 6.7The proposed extension at lower ground floor level would be full width to the rear behind the existing staircase and set in adjacent to the staircase. Due to its positioning, scale and there being no openings/windows to the side elevations, it would preserve the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.”

Officer report

Who spoke

An officer introduced the application, an objector addressed the committee, and the applicant spoke in support.

The committee vote

The committee unanimously agreed to grant permission, with one councillor not participating.

“Resolved unanimously (with Cllr Weeden-Sanz not participating): that planning permission be granted subject to the conditions in section 9 of the officer report.”

Minutes