Double-glazed timber windows at 83 Golborne Road, Kensington, London W10

“/PP/25/03911:1 THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA PLANNING APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE 06/10/2026 REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR, PLANNING AND PLACE Application: PP/25/03911 Agenda Item: N065 Address:83 Golborne Road, LONDON, W10 5NL Proposal: Maintenance works to building fabric; replacement of single glazed timber sash windows with double-glazed timber sash units to match existing; and replacement of ironmongery as required.”

“4.2The proposed replacement windows would be purpose-made timber windows with double-glazed sealed units, achieving a proposed U-value of 1.4 W/m²K or better in accordance with Building Regulations. The replacement windows would retain the existing window openings and would broadly maintain the established dimensions, proportions and glazing arrangements of the existing fenestration.”

“/PP/25/03911:2 3.The site and its surroundings 3.1This application relates to 83 Golborne Road, London, W10 5NL, a mixed-use property comprising a commercial shopfront at ground-floor level with residential accommodation above. 3.2The building dates from the 19th century and has an established traditional appearance, with timber windows forming part of the architectural character of the upper floors.”

“4.5There is no relevant planning history relating to the site, although it is noted that this application forms part of several applications submitted for replacement windows/upgrading to properties within Golborne Road.”

“The proposal would preserve the character and appearance of the host property and wider streetscape, would maintain an acceptable relationship with nearby residential properties, and would comply with the relevant policies of the Development Plan. No 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.”

“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 would preserve the character and appearance of the host property and wider streetscene; and ii. Whether the development would maintain acceptable living conditions for neighbouring occupiers.”

“/PP/25/03911:5 Comments from interested parties 8.1The application was advertised in the Gazette on 10/07/2026. A statutory notice advertising the application was posted near the site on 10/07/2026. 8.2No letters were received in support or objection to the application. 9.Recommended conditions if the application is granted. 1.Time limit (Full PP) The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.”

“Details GRANTED, in accordance with the recommendation.”