Replacement windows and doors at Hedgegate Court, Kensington, London W11

What was proposed

The application proposed replacing windows and doors with timber or black aluminium double-glazed units matching existing designs.

“THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA PLANNING APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE 09/10/2025 REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR, PLANNING AND PLACE Application: PP/25/03574 Agenda Item: N111 Address:Hedgegate Court, Powis Terrace, LONDON, W11 1JP Proposal: Replacement of single glazed windows and doors on the front, rear and internal light well elevations, with timber double glazed units on the front and rear elevations, and double glazed powder coated black aluminium units within the…”

“The application site comprises of 16 buildings on either side of Powis Terrace. Each building contains five storeys which contain a number of residential flats. The building facades are finished in white stucco with black timber framed windows. 3.3The buildings are located within the Colville Conservation Area.”

Officer report

Officers’ assessment

Officers recommended approval because the proposal would preserve the building and conservation area and safeguard nearby living conditions.

“5.Main policies and strategies relevant to the decision The development plan 5.1The main planning considerations applying to the site and the associated policies are: Local Plan Conservation areasCD4 General townscapeCD1, CD2, CD10, CD15 Living conditionsGB9 Fire safetyCD16 5.2 These policies can be read online at: · Local Plan: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/local-plan/local- plan Other local strategies or publications 5.5The main…”

“6.9The proposal due to its modest nature and materials would preserve the character and appearance of the building, the terrace group and the Colville Conservation Area, and 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, CD15 and CD16 of the Local Plan 2024.”

Officer report

Who spoke

Kenny Irvine addressed the committee in objection to the application.

Committee discussion

The committee requested that the applicant consider white aluminium or white paint for internal lightwell window finishes.

“Resolved Unanimously: to grant planning permission with the conditions listed in Section 8 of the report and subject to the following additional informative.”

“At the request of the Planning Applications Committee, the Applicant is asked to consider changing the internal finish of the windows serving the lightwells so they are finished in white aluminium or white paint. This should be noted given the clear representations received.”

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