Two-storey rear extension at 7 Stanford Road, Kensington, London W8

What was proposed

The application proposed a two-storey rear extension, mansard roof and window alterations, and changes to the front lightwell and rear garden.

“/PP/25/04221:1 THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA PLANNING APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE 09/09/2025 REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR, PLANNING AND PLACE Application: PP/25/04221 Agenda Item: S078 Address:7 Stanford Road, LONDON, W8 5PP Proposal: Two storey rear extension, alterations to mansard roof to side extension and to windows to rear elevation, remodelling of front lightwell and rear garden; and associated works.”

“/PP/25/04221:2 Stanford Road near the intersection of Kelso Place. 3.2No. 7 Stanford Road is a positively contributing building to the De Vere Conservation Area. 4.The proposal and any relevant planning history 4.1Planning permission is sought for a series of external alterations. The proposals do not involve any significant alterations to the mansard roof on the main roof as currently under construction and approved underPP/24/04498.”

Officer report

The site and its history

The site is a four-storey semi-detached home in the De Vere Conservation Area, with an earlier mansard roof permission granted in 2024.

“7 Stanford Road) Granted with a Legal Agreement on 26/11/2024 5.Main policies and strategies relevant to the decision The development plan 5.1The main planning considerations applying to the site and the associated policies are: Local Plan Conservation areaCD3, CD4 General townscapeCD1, CD2, CD10, CD12, CD13, CD15 Living conditionsCD9, GB10, GB7, GB8 FireCD16 Drainage and FloodingGB11, GB12 Transport and StreetscapeTR4, TR8 5.2 These policies can be read online at: • Local…”

Officer report

Concerns raised

Objections concerned overlooking, privacy, the conservation area, the rear extension’s design and views, and the front parking space.

“/PP/25/04221:6 south of the site. The south elevation windows of the rear bay extension would be set in a considerable distance from the shared site boundary with the neighbours located to the south.”

“A condition (Condition 3) has been added to this planning application to ensure this roof shall not be used as a terrace by the applicant. 3 Consideration of this site being in a conservation area This is noted. The application would preserve the character and appearance of the property and the surrounding De Vere Conservation Area, due to the design, use of materials and orientation of the elements of the proposed development.”

Officer report

Who spoke

There were no speakers for the item.

Committee discussion

Members were directed to an addendum report containing an amendment to paragraph 1.2.

“Officers drew members’ attention to the addendum report which included an amendment to paragraph 1.2.”

Minutes

The committee’s decision

The committee unanimously approved planning permission with the conditions in section 8 of the officer report.

“Resolved unanimously: that planning permission be approved with the conditions in section 8 of the officer report.”

Minutes