External alterations at 1 Barlby Gardens, Kensington, London W10

The site

The property is a two-storey terraced dwelling in a late Victorian and Edwardian terrace within the Oxford Gardens Conservation Area.

“/PP/26/01860:2 3.1 This application relates to 1 Barlby Gardens, a two-storey terraced dwelling located on the western side of Barlby Gardens. 3.2The property forms part of a cohesive terrace of late Victorian/Edwardian dwellings constructed in the Queen Anne Cottage style and is situated within the Oxford Gardens Conservation Area.”

“The terrace is characterised by a consistent architectural appearance, including red brick and pebbledash façades, hipped roofs with prominent chimney stacks, projecting party walls, traditional timber sash windows, and original entrance door detailing, all of which contribute positively to the character and appearance of the conservation area 4.The proposal and any relevant planning history 4.1Planning permission is sought retrospectively for the following works:…”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended permission because the works would preserve the property and conservation area, maintain neighbours’ living conditions and comply with relevant policies.

“Subject to conditions, the proposal would comply with the relevant Local Plan Policies and would be acceptable. Overall, the proposals would comply with the relevant policies in the development plan, as well as complying with the statutory requirements for development within a conservation area. 1.2No objections were received during the consultation period. The application is reported to Planning Committee as the applicant is the [the applicant] of Kensington and Chelsea.”

Officer report

The main issues

The decisive issues were the effect on the property and conservation area and whether neighbouring occupiers would retain acceptable living conditions.

“6.2This application is supported by a Reasonable Exception Statement which demonstrates that the proposals would not impact existing fire safety measures. Therefore, the proposals would be in accordance with Local Plan Policy CD16, and a Planning Fire Safety Strategy would not be required in this instance. 6.3The decisive issues are: i. Whether the development preserves the character and appearance of the host property and the Oxford Gardens Conservation Area; and ii.”

Officer report

Who spoke

There were no speakers for the item.

The vote

The committee unanimously agreed to grant planning permission.

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

Minutes