House alterations and extensions at 30 Queensdale Road, Kensington, London W11

What was proposed

The application proposed external alterations and additions, including new windows, rendered brickwork, railings and replacement bay windows.

“PP/25/03377:1 THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA PLANNING APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE 23/09/2025 REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR, PLANNING AND PLACE Application: PP/25/03377 Agenda Item: N105 Address:30 Queensdale Road, LONDON, W11 4SA Proposal: External alterations including replacement additions at ground, 2nd floor side and roof level, new heritage double glazed windows with hidden trickle vents throughout, render to exterior brickwork, new railings and replacement of bay…”

“/PP/25/03377:2 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 site contains a three-storey 20 th Century single family house. It is an end terrace property located on the north side of Queensdale Road.”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

Earlier permissions covered a first-floor side extension above a roof terrace and changes to the front boundary wall and gates.

“Additional storey on the side extension. ·Enlargement of ground floor rear extension. ·Replacement of roof extension. ·Rendering the building in painted white. ·New railing to front boundary treatment. 4.2Amended plans were received during the course of the application, to amend the proposed front boundary treatment. Given the nature of the amendment re-consultation was not required. 4.3Officers visited the site on 30 July 2025.”

Officer report

Why officers supported it

Officers considered the additions subordinate, compatible with the building and terrace, and unlikely to harm the conservation area or neighbours.

“Therefore, the proposal would not harm the character or appearance of the building or the terrace group. The loss of the three bay windows would be acceptable, as the Norland Conservation Area Appraisal outlines “the three bay width and the bow windows at ground floor are not characteristic of the street scene and the red brick, whilst fitting for the design of the house, is at odds with the prevailing stock brick and stucco of the street.” The proposed new windows would…”

“/PP/25/03377:6 6.17The proposal due to its size, scale, location and materials would preserve the character, appearance and significance of the building, the terrace group and the Norland Conservation Area. It would also ensure the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby buildings would be safeguarded. The proposal overall complies with policies CD1, CD2, CD4, CD9, CD10, CD12, CD13, CD15 and CD16 of the Local Plan 2024.”

Officer report

What people said

Four nearby owners or occupiers objected about loss of light, privacy and cumulative overdevelopment; the drainage officer supported the green roofs.

“A statutory notice advertising the application was posted near the site on 16/06/2025. 8.24 letters were receivedobjecting to the application, summarised as: CommentResponse 1 This additional storey to the side extension would have serious impact on the amenity of the neighbouring property in the following ways: 1.Loss of natural light. The proposed height increase would reduce the amount of sunlight to the rear garden and bedrooms. 2.Loss of privacy.”

“/PP/25/03377:7 3. Cumulative overdevelopment. This additional storey to the side extension would have serious impact on the amenity of her property in the following ways: Loss of natural light. Loss of privacy. Cumulative overdevelopment. This additional storey to the side extension would have serious impact on the amenity of her property in the following ways: Loss of natural light. Loss of privacy. Cumulative overdevelopment.”

Officer report

Who spoke

No speakers addressed the committee for this application.

The committee vote

The committee unanimously agreed 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

Conditions of permission

Permission was subject to conditions covering the time limit, approved drawings, painted timber windows, black railings, construction management and sustainable drainage.

“/PP/25/03377:8 character of the area, in accordance with policies of the development plan in particular policies CD1, CD2, CD3, CD4 and CD10 of the Local Plan 2024. 4.Black painted railings The front elevation railing, hereby permitted, shall be painted black and so maintained.”

“Note - The Council’s Construction Management Team work independently of the planning department. For further information regarding the Code and how the required details should be submitted to them, the Council’s Construction Management Team can be contacted on email at: dehcmt@rbkc.gov.uk or tel: 020 7361 3002 Reason - To mitigate the impact of construction work upon the levels of amenity that neighbouring occupiers should reasonably expect to enjoy, and to comply with the…”

Officer report