Rear infill extension at Basement Flat, 22 Redcliffe Road, Kensington, London SW10

The site and its setting

The property is a self-contained lower-ground-floor flat in a terrace built around 1870, within the Boltons Conservation Area.

“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 is a self-contained lower-ground floor flat with four further storeys above. 3.2The property was constructed circa 1870 and is in a terrace of similar properties.”

“3.3The rear of the property is constructed from yellow London stock bricks. There is a four-storey closet wing to the rear of the property, and the rear amenity space is enclosed by high London stock brickwork garden walls. 3.4The property lies within the Boltons Conservation Area.”

Officer report

Why officers supported it

Officers considered the extension acceptable because its design, materials, scale and position would preserve the area and protect neighbouring living conditions.

“Boltons Conservation Area Appraisal 5.4 These documents can be read online at: ·Conservation Area Proposal Statements and Conservation Area Appraisals: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/heritage-and-conservation/conse rvation-areas/conservation-area 6.Evaluation 6.1The decisive issues are: iWhether the development would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area; and iiWhether the development would safeguard the living conditions of…”

“New painted timber double glazed double doors would open onto the garden and a timber lantern roof light is proposed, which would be acceptable and preserve the character and appearance of the host building, terrace grouping and the setting of the Boltons Conservation Area.”

Officer report

Who spoke

There were no speakers for the application.

The committee vote

The committee unanimously voted to grant planning permission with the conditions recommended by officers.

“RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: to grant planning permission with the conditions listed in Section 9 of this report.”

Minutes