Double-glazed timber windows at 71 Golborne Road, Kensington, London W10
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Kensington And Chelsea Planning Applications Committee on 6 Oct 2026.
What was proposed
The application proposed replacing single-glazed timber sash windows on all elevations with double-glazed timber sash windows matching the existing windows.
“/PP/25/03925:1 THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA PLANNING APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE 06/10/2026 REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR, PLANNING AND PLACE Application: PP/25/03925 Agenda Item: N068 Address:71 Golborne Road, LONDON, W10 5NP Proposal: Maintenance works to building fabric. Replacement of single glazed timber sash windows on all elevations with double glazed timber sash units to match existing.”
“4.The proposal and any relevant planning history 4.1Planning permission is sought for the replacement of the existing single-glazed timber windows with new double-glazed timber windows. 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.”
Officer report
The site and building
The site is a mixed-use 19th-century property with a commercial shopfront and residential accommodation above, forming part of a traditional townscape.
“/PP/25/03925:2 2.Reason for committee consideration ·The [the applicant] of Kensington and Chelsea (the Council) is the applicant. 3.The site and its surroundings 3.1This application relates to 71 Golborne Road, a mixed-use property comprising a commercial shopfront at ground-floor level with residential accommodation above.”
Officer report
What officers recommended
Officers recommended permission because the replacement windows would preserve the building’s appearance and maintain acceptable living conditions for nearby residents.
“/PP/25/03925:4 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. Character and Appearance 6.5The proposal seeks the replacement of the existing single-glazed timber windows with double-glazed timber windows.”
Officer report
Consultation and objections
The application was advertised and no letters were received in support of or objection to it.
“7Community Infrastructure Levy 7.1If permitted and built, the proposal would not require a payment towards funding additional infrastructure under the Borough’s Community Infrastructure Levy and a payment towards funding Crossrail under the Mayor of London’s Community Infrastructure Levy. 8.Consultations carried out Comments from interested parties 8.1The application was advertised in the Gazette on 10/07/2026.”
Officer report
Conditions proposed
The recommended conditions covered the time limit, approved drawings and the use and maintenance of painted timber window frames.
“/PP/25/03925:6 P03. 01 REV P04. . Reason - The details are material to the acceptability of the proposals, and to ensure accordance with the development plan. 3.Windows in painted timber The windows hereby approved shall be framed in painted timber and so maintained.”
Officer report
The committee decision
Planning permission was granted in accordance with the recommendation.
“Details GRANTED, in accordance with the recommendation.”
Minutes
Councillors at the meeting
- Anne CyronVice-ChairConservative
- Sam MackoverVice-ChairConservative
- Aarien AretiConservative
Source: Plota analysis of the council's record of attendance; parties from the council's list of councillors.
Sources
- Kensington And Chelsea Planning Applications Committee minutes, 6 October 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Kensington And Chelsea's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Tuesday 6 October 2026
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