School fence and escape stairs at Colville Primary School, Kensington, London W11

“PP/26/02687:1 THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA PLANNING APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE 08/09/2026 REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR, PLANNING AND PLACE Application: PP/26/02687 Agenda Item: N051 Address:Colville Primary School, Lonsdale Road, LONDON, W11 2DF Proposal: Replacement of existing fence railing on a like-for-like basis and relocation of a means of escape gate and installation of a staircase providing access from lower-ground level to street level.”

“4.The proposal and any relevant planning history 4.1This application seeks planning permission and listed building consent ref. LB/26/02688 for the replacement of existing fence railing on a like-for-like basis and relocation of a means of escape gate and installation of a staircase providing access from lower-ground level to street level. 4.2Officers visited in July 2026.”

“/PP/26/02687:2 3.1 The application relates to Colville Primary School, on Lonsdale Road, on the eastern side of Portobello Road. The site is Grade II listed and lies within the Colville Conservation Area. 3.2Listed at Grade II, Colville Primary School is an example of a London Board School which opened in 1879.”

“The proposals have been developed to preserve the character and appearance of the listed building, maintaining the historic setting and visual continuity of the boundary. 6.7No alterations are proposed to the overall design, scale or layout, and the works are not considered to result in harm to the asset’s heritage significance.”

“/PP/26/02687:5 means of escape gate approximately 14m to the west of its existing location. The width of the footway at the proposed location is the same as the existing location. It is also determined that the function of the gate is only as a means of escape, and consequently, it would be used infrequently. No concern is raised regarding the proposed relocation of the gate because it would comply with Policy TR6(F) of the Local Plan 2024.”

“As existing the school’s railing is comprised of lateral black iron wrought railings. The proposal seeks to relocate an existing means of escape gate and infill the gate with matching railings. The proposal would not cause a negative visual impact to the quality of the streetscape in this location and would therefore comply with Policy TR4(A) of the Local Plan 2024.”

“Considerable importance and weight has been attached to and special attention hasbeen paid to the desirability of preserving or enhancing the character orappearance of the conservation area, under s.72 and to the need for special regard to the desirability of preserving the building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses, under s.16 and s.66 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, as…”

“Other consultees and organisations ConsulteeComment Where in the report this is considered Director of Transportation and Highways No objection.Paragraph 6.8 - 6.9 Conservation and Design Officer No objection, subject to conditions recommended under the LB application. Paragraph 6.4 - 6.7 9.Recommended conditions if the application is granted 1.Time limit (Full PP)”

“PP/26/02687 – Resolved unanimously: that planning permission be granted with the conditions in section 9 of the officer report.”

“/PP/26/02687:6 The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason - As required by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, to avoid the accumulation of unexercised planning permissions. 2.Compliance with approved drawings The development hereby approved shall be carried out in complete accordance with drawing numbers RBKC004-BLL-01-00-DR-A-1001: PROPOSED SITE PLAN.”

“4.Boundary fence - Black Painted Metal Railing The metal railing to the boundary fence hereby approved shall be painted black and so maintained. Reason - To preserve or enhance the appearance and/or the character of the area of the streetscape and townscape, in accordance with policies of the development plan in particular policies CD1, CD2, CD3, CD4, CD10, and CD15 of the Local Plan 2024.”