Double-glazed sash windows at 66 Oxford Gardens, Kensington, London W10

What was proposed

The application proposed building fabric maintenance and replacement of single-glazed timber sash windows with matching double-glazed timber units.

“4.The proposal and any relevant planning history 4.1Planning permission is sought for “Maintenance works to building fabric; replacement of single glazed timber sash windows with double-glazed timber sash units to match existing.” 4.2Given the minor nature of the application, a site visit was not deemed necessary. The site and its context was understood using other information and tools.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The four-storey detached building contains eight flats and lies in the Oxford Gardens Conservation Area, with an Article 4 Direction and protected tree.

“3.The site and its surroundings 3.1 66 Oxford Gardens is a four-storey detached building located on the north side of Oxford Gardens. The building contains eight residential flats. 3.2The site is located within the Oxford Gardens Conservation Area and has an Article 4 Direction on it (No.69) for minor alterations to the building.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended permission because the like-for-like design would preserve the building and conservation area while safeguarding nearby living conditions.

“6.3The decisive issues are: iWhether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the building and wider conservation area; and iiWhether the proposal would continue to ensure good living conditions of neighbouring occupiers Character and appearance 6.4The replacement windows would be fitted into the existing openings, with no discernible change to the exterior appearance of the property.”

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Issues raised

A resident asked about other single-glazed windows and repairs, while an objection noted that some windows had already been replaced.

“CommentResponse The patio door, window and bathroom window of Flat 8 have not been included. These windows are single glazed and in poor condition. The other windows in this flat were replaced to double glazing previously. This resident would like to The applicant has only applied for planning permission for the works detailed on the drawings submitted and listed as part of Condition 2.”

Officer report

Speakers

There were no speakers for the application.

The committee vote

The committee voted unanimously to grant planning permission with the conditions in the report.

“Resolved unanimously: to grant planning permission with the Conditions listed in section 8 of the report.”

Minutes

The decision

Planning permission was granted for the window replacement and maintenance works, subject to the listed conditions.

“Description of development: Maintenance works to building fabric; replacement of single glazed timber sash windows with double-glazed timber sash units to match existing…”

Minutes

Permission conditions

The conditions require the works to start within three years, follow approved drawings, and use painted white timber windows.

“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 white timber and so maintained. Reason - To preserve or enhance the appearance of the building and/or the character of the area, in accordance with policies of the development plan in particular policies CD1, CD2 and CD4 of the Local Plan 2024.”

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