Rear extension and roof changes at 16 Pembridge Crescent, Kensington, London W11

What was proposed

The application proposed a lower-ground-floor family room, roof terrace, roof changes, roof-mounted air-conditioning equipment, a bin store and associated alterations.

“PP/25/04090:1 THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA PLANNING APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE 23/09/2025 REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR, PLANNING AND PLACE Application: PP/25/04090 Agenda Item: N109 Address:16 Pembridge Crescent, LONDON, W11 3DX Proposal: Construction of new bin store with openable roof within existing light well and accessed from driveway level; relocation of existing EV charging point; replacing existing windows and doors with new heritage double glazed units;…”

“4.The proposal and any relevant planning history 4.1Planning permission is sought for the following works: -Construction of a rear infill extension at the lower ground floor level; -Creation of a roof terrace at ground floor level with new paving and railings; and -Construction of a new bin store with openable roof within existing front lightwell; -Replacement of existing butterfly roof structure to create two double-pitched roofs; -Installation of air condenser units within…”

Officer report

Planning history and amendments

There was no relevant planning history, but pre-application advice was sought and the scheme was amended to reduce the terrace and remove part of a rear fence.

“/PP/25/04090:3 enclosures in the rear garden, replacing the existing tree in the rear garden with a more suitable species. 4.6Amended drawings were received during the course of the application to reduce the area of the proposed roof terrace on the ground floor level and to remove a part of the proposed wooden fence enclosing the rear garden as the planning officer identified these elements to have a detrimental impact on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupants.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended permission because the works would comply with development plan policies and preserve the property, group and conservation area.

“/PP/25/04090:7 an overall reduction in the rate and volume of surface water run-off into the combined sewer network through measures that promote multifunctional benefits. Therefore, the proposals would comply with Local Plan Policy GB12. Conditions 15 and 16 would ensure that the submitted SuDS measures are implemented and maintained for the lifetime.”

“The proposals would have acceptable impacts in terms of waste, transport, trees, flooding, sustainable drainage, overheating, and fire safety in accordance with Local Plan Policies GB17, TR6, GB16, GB11, GB12, GB5, and CD16. In conclusion, the proposals would comply with the policies within the development plan and the recommendation is to grant planning permission.”

Officer report

Who spoke at the meeting

Three people addressed the committee in objection, and the applicant’s agent spoke in support.

Members considered the application

Julia Drzewicka drew members’ attention to an additional objection and an amendment to the tree and landscaping condition.

“Julia Drzewicka drew members’ attention to the addendum report which included one additional objection and an amendment to Condition 13 concerning the trees and landscaping.”

Minutes

The committee’s decision

The committee unanimously granted planning permission with the conditions in section 9 of the officer report.

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

Minutes