Basement extension and alterations at 10 Holland Park, Kensington, London W11

What was proposed

The application proposed a single-storey basement extension beneath the rear garden, internal lower-ground-floor alterations and plant in an existing garden enclosure.

“THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA PLANNING APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE 21/10/2025 REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR, PLANNING AND PLACE Application: PP/25/03578 Agenda Item: N125 Address:10 Holland Park, LONDON, W11 3TH Proposal: Construction of single storey lower ground floor extension under the rear garden (basement extension); internal alterations at lower ground floor level; and installation of plant in the existing timber enclosure in the rear garden.”

“Three or more objections were received during the consultation period and the recommendation is to grant. 3.The site and its surroundings 3.1 No. Holland Park is Grade II listed detached villa, over five storeys, that forms part of the planned Holland Park development. It is within the Holland Park Conservation area. The rear garden of the property backs on to Holland Park.”

Officer report

Earlier permissions

Similar schemes were granted in 2017 and 2021 but were not implemented and have expired; a basement scheme at No. 12 was granted in 2023.

“4.4The relevant planning history is set out below: ReferenceDescriptionDecision PP/17/00991 & LB/17/00912 10 HP -Creation of single-storey lower ground floor extension under rear garden and internal alterations at lower ground floor level. Granted 08 th June 2017 (not implemented and now expired). PP/20/06127 & LB/20/06128 10 HP -Creation of single storey lower ground floor extension under the rear garden and internal alterations at lower ground floor level.”

Officer report

Who spoke

[name withheld] spoke against the application, while the agent and the architect spoke in support.

Committee discussion

Alice Culver introduced the reports and drew attention to an addendum containing further material, a re-provided traffic plan and amended conditions.

“Alice Culver introduced the reports and drew members’ attention to the addendum report which included additional letters and reports, including a re- provided Construction Traffic Management Plan by the agent and amendments to Conditions 2 and 14 in the officer report.”

“[name withheld] addressed the Committee in objection to the application.”

Minutes

The vote

The committee granted planning permission by a majority, with Cllr Areti dissenting.

“Resolved by a majority (with Cllr Areti dissenting): that planning permission for N125 be granted with the conditions in section 9 of the officer report.”

Minutes