Two residential dwellings at 78 Princedale Road, Kensington, London W11

“4.The proposal and any relevant planning history 4.1Planning permission is sought for the subdivision of the existing single dwellinghouse into 2 x self-contained residential maisonette units (a 1 x bed unit at lower ground and part ground floor levels and a 2 x bed unit at part ground, first and second floor levels); demolition of existing half width rear ground floor level extension and erection of replacement rear full width extension of increased height; lowering of…”

“4.3Submitted drawings indicate the floor to ceiling level within the existing lower ground floor level would be increased by approximately 600mm through lowering of the floor level. This amount of excavation which merely seeks to improve an existing level of accommodation, does not comprise development that would trigger Local Plan 2024 policy CD11. Officers visited the site on the 20 th August 2026.”

“PP/26/03941 Agenda Item: N089 Address:78 Princedale Road, LONDON, W11 4NL Proposal: Subdivision of existing Victorian dwelling into two self-contained residential dwellings; demolition of existing rear extension and erection of replacement rear extension; lowering of lower ground floor; formation of a new pedestrian entrance from Pottery Lane; formation of a roof terrace; replacement of existing windows with historically appropriate like-for-like slimline double glazed…”

“1.2Furthermore, the proposals would deliver a public benefit in the form of a net increased parking permit free dwelling that would serve the needs of existing and/or future Borough’s residents in a way that it would mitigate against local parking and traffic conditions. Objections received from interested parties have been taken into consideration and are addressed throughout the report and in Section 8.”

“6.5The decisive issues are: iWhether the proposed extension would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the individual property as well as those of its surrounding area. iiWhether the proposals would safeguard the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby properties.”

“Living Conditions Height of Rear Extension 6.10The proposed works would result in the new full width rear extension being taller than the existing half width extension. There would be no unacceptable amenity impacts upon the living conditions of the occupiers of adjacent properties and gardens. This is because there is already an extension at no 76 that is the full length of the courtyard. The extension would only be marginally taller than the existing boundary wall and No.”

“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 of the Planning (Listed Buildings andConservation Areas) Act 1990, as amended. 7.Community Infrastructure Levy 7.”

“/PP/26/03941:9 the Council encourages applicants to discuss their proposals with nearby residents. policy requirement. Other consultees and organisations ConsulteeComment Where in the report this is considered Director of Transportation and Highways Acceptable subject to submission of further details as well as a legal agreement to ensure no parking permit free for one of the resulting homes.”

“Details GRANTED, in accordance with the recommendation subject to the amendment to condition 2 as set out in the addendum report and subject to the ADDITIONAL CONDITION set out below:”

“Doors - Self closing The residential units shall not be occupied until the residential entrance door and bin storage access door on Pottery Lane have been made self-closing, and the doors shall thereafter be kept closed at all times except when required for the incidental entry or exit of goods. Reason- To prevent any significant disturbance to residents of nearby properties and comply with development plan policies, in particular policies CD9 and GB8 of the Local Plan 2024”