Roof terrace changes at 18 Hillgate Place, Kensington, London W8

What was proposed

The application sought to relocate rear railings and add a sunken water tank within the roof terrace.

“THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA PLANNING APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE 09/10/2025 REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR, PLANNING AND PLACE Application: PP/25/04451 Agenda Item: N117 Address:18 Hillgate Place, LONDON, W8 7SJ Proposal: Variation of condition 2 (compliance with approved drawings) of planning permission 24/07952, to allow the relocation of the railings to the rear of the property, and the inclusion of a water tank at roof level within the terrace.”

“3.2The property is in the Kensington Conservation Area. 4.The proposal and any relevant planning history 4.1Retrospectivelythis application seeks a minor material amendment under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 by way of variationof condition 2 (relating to the approved plans) of permission ref. PP/24/07952. The extant permission carries significant weight in the determination of this application.”

Officer report

Main planning issues

The main issues were the conservation area’s character and appearance, and the effect on neighbouring living conditions.

“Other local strategies or publications 5.5The main relevant supplementary planning documents adopted by the Council are: ·Kensington Conservation Area Proposal Statement/Appraisal 5.6 This document can be read online at: ·Conservation Area Appraisals: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/heritage-and-conservation/conse rvation-areas/conservation-area 6.Evaluation 6.1Policy CD16 (Fire Safety) of the Local Plan sets out that all development proposals must…”

Officer report

Who spoke

There were no speakers for this item.

The committee vote

The committee unanimously voted to grant planning permission with the recommended conditions.

“Resolved unanimously: to grant planning permission with the conditions listed in Section 9 of this report.”

Minutes