Flat extension and alterations at Flat 2, 11 Ladbroke Gardens, Kensington, London W11

What was proposed

The application proposed extending and reconfiguring a lower-ground and basement flat, with changes to the front, rear garden and front yard.

“Description of Development: (for both N123 and N124) Extension of lower ground and basement floor flat; rear 3m depth extension to basement floor with rear extension of 2.15m depth to lower ground floor; internal reconfiguration of flat/maisonette with lowering of basement floor level; construction of front lightwell and insertion of front window at basement level; alterations to rear garden and front yard.”

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Who spoke

Two people addressed the committee against the application, and no one spoke in support.

The planning vote

The committee decided by majority not to grant planning permission, with one councillor dissenting and another abstaining.

“Resolved by a majority (on N123) (with Cllr Mackover dissenting and Cllr Areti abstaining): not to grant planning permission.”

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The heritage concern

The proposed extensions were considered harmful because of their visual appearance, form and overall massing.

“Resolved by a majority (with Cllr Mackover dissenting): on reasons for refusal as proposed by Cllr Lloyd and seconded by Cllr Hargreaves, that the proposed extensions, due to their visual appearance, form and overall massing would fail to preserve the special architectural, historic interest and significance of the Grade II listed building.”

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Listed building consent

Listed building consent was also refused by majority, for the same reasons as the planning application.

“Resolved by a majority (with Cllr Mackover dissenting): (N124) not to grant Listed Building Consent.”

“Resolved by a majority (with Cllr Mackover dissenting): on the reasons for refusal as proposed by Cllr Lloyd and seconded by Cllr Hargreaves, to be the same as for N123.”

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