Mixed-use redevelopment changes at 161-237 (odd) Kensington Church Street, Kensington, London W11
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Kensington And Chelsea Planning Committee on 15 Sept 2026.
What was proposed
The application sought to vary approved drawings and related conditions for changes to basements, floorspace, façades, roofs and the service yard.
“The assessment is therefore focused on the planning consequences of the proposed condition variations, their relationship with the implemented 2024 Permission, and whether the resulting permission would remain acceptable having regard to the development plan and all other material considerations. For the reasons set out in this report, the proposed changes do not amount to a fundamental alteration of the development permitted by the 2024 Permission.”
“The variations relate to the following matters: ·Condition 2 (approved drawings): to amend the drawings to make changes to: ·The position and extent of Basement 1 and Basement 2 Levels; ·GIAs and GEAs of the office, retail, residential and medical centre floorspace; ·The façades and roof of Newcombe House Tower; ·The façade and roof of the ground floor building linking the Kensington Church Street Block and Newcombe House Tower; ·The façades and roof of the Kensington Church…”
Officer report
Main changes considered
The revised scheme would retain the three-building arrangement, public square and route to Uxbridge Street while adjusting technical and design details.
“4.2The Section 73 Application seeks to vary Condition 2 attached to planning permission ref. PP/23/03534 (the ‘2024 Permission’) so that the approved drawing list reflects the amended scheme now proposed. Consequential changes are also required to ensure that the conditions dealing with detailed design and façade construction operate coherently with the revised drawings.”
“The proposed changes shown on those drawings are summarised below: ·The position and extent of Basement 1 and Basement 2 Levels; ·GIAs and GEAs of the office, retail, residential and medical centre floorspace; ·The façades and roof of Newcombe House Tower; ·The façade and roof of the ground floor building linking the Kensington Church Street Block and Newcombe House Tower; ·The façades and roof of the Kensington Church Street Block; ·Reduce the clear height of the Service…”
Officer report
The committee decision
The committee granted permission in accordance with the recommendation, taking account of an addendum.
“Land at 43-45 and 39-41 Notting Hill Gate and 161-237 (odd) Kensington Church Street, LONDON, W11 3LQ”
“Details Granted in accordance with recommendation, which included taking account of an addendum.”
Minutes
Additional community engagement
An informative encouraged continued community engagement, accessible project contacts and regular construction updates until completion.
“The applicant is encouraged to continue the positive community engagement undertaken to date throughout the construction period and until completion of the development. This should include maintaining an approachable, responsive and proactive point of contact for residents and local stakeholders, ensuring that contact details for the project team and site manager are readily available, and providing regular updates on construction activities…”
Minutes
Sources
- Kensington And Chelsea Planning Committee minutes, 15 September 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Kensington And Chelsea's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Kensington And Chelsea
- Date
- Tuesday 15 September 2026
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
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