Single-storey garden building at Flat 1, 30-31 Bolton Gardens, Kensington, London SW5

What was proposed

The application sought a single-storey garden building in the rear garden of the lower ground floor flat.

“THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA PLANNING APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE 21/10/2025 REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR, PLANNING AND PLACE Application: PP/25/04521 Agenda Item: S104 Address:Flat 1, 30-31 Bolton Gardens, LONDON, SW5 0AQ Proposal: Construction of single-storey garden building to rear garden.”

“3.2The site is located in the Courtfield Conservation Area. 4.The proposal and any relevant planning history 4.1Planning permission is sought for the construction of single-storey garden building in the rear garden to no.31. 4.2Officers visited the site on 10/06/2025.”

Officer report

The site and its setting

The property comprises subdivided semi-detached terraced buildings, and the site is in the Courtfield Conservation Area.

“It is recommended the Committee grants planning permission with the conditions listed in Section 9 of this report. 2.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 property at 30-31 Bolton Gardens comprises of two semi-detached terraced buildings subdivided into flats.”

Officer report

Main planning issues

The assessment considered design and heritage, living conditions, surface-water management, trees and fire safety.

“Courtfield Conservation Area Appraisal ·Trees and Development ·Noise ·Greening 5.4 These documents can be read online at: ·Conservation Area Appraisals: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/heritage-and-conservation/conse rvation-areas/conservation-area ·Other documents: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/supplementary-pl anning-documents-and-guidance 6.Evaluation 6.1This application is supported by a Planning Fire Safety…”

“Design and Heritage 6.3The proposed outbuilding would be 3m deep and 4.5m wide with a maximum height of 3.2m (including the roof lantern). It would be positioned approximately 1m away from the rear garden wall, the fence along the shared boundary with nos.32-33, and the rear garden to no.31. It would be a concrete structure clad in horizontal painted timber slats.”

Officer report

Who spoke

Emma Barral introduced the report, and no speakers were present.

The committee vote

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

“Resolved unanimously: that planning permission be granted with the conditions in section 9 of the officer report.”

Minutes