Health club plant replacement at 188A Fulham Road, Kensington, London SW10

“THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA PLANNING APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE 11/08/2026 REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR, PLANNING AND PLACE Application: PP/26/01902 Agenda Item: S063 Address:188A Fulham Road, LONDON, SW10 9PN Proposal: Replacement of ancillary plant at existing Health Club facility following the removal of existing plant equipment at ground floor level between the Health Club and Gilston Road residences and roof plant at first, second and third floor levels;…”

“Reason for committee consideration · Three or more objections were received during the consultation period and the recommendation is to grant. 3. The site and its surroundings 3.1 The application site is located on the northern side of Fulham Road between the junction with Gilston Road and Redcliffe Road and comprises a four storey plus basement level property, set back from the street. The premises are in use as a Virgin Active Health Club (gym).”

“The decisive issues are: i Whether the proposals preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the building and its setting in the conservation area; and ii Whether the proposals ensure that the amenities of the neighbouring properties are preserved. Character and appearance 6.3 The proposed development would not be readily visible from the street due to its discreet siting on roofs at varying levels.”

“The noise report has been reviewed by the Council's Environmental Health Noise and Nuisance team, who has raised no objection subject to Conditions 3 and 4 which have been recommended to mitigate the impact to neighbouring properties. Given its limited size and configuration, the proposed door is considered suitable for maintenance access only and would not facilitate the use of the adjoining area as amenity space.”

“Letters from 6 different addresses were received objecting to the application, and 4 of those objectors added further objection comments. The objections are summarised as: CommentResponse 1 To impose conditions to restrict roof access, limit window/door opening facing Gilston Road, and to provide bird netting. To ensure that developer manages bamboo shrubbery.”

“2 Concern has been raised regarding the consultation process and the end date and that the application may have been pre-determined before the conclusion of the consultation period. The application was advertised in the London Gazette on 24 April 2026, and a site notice was displayed on 24 April 2026. The proposal was therefore subject to a statutory public consultation period of 21 days.”

“188A Fulham Road, LONDON, SW10 9PN Details GRANTED, in accordance with the recommendation.”