First-floor roof terrace at Flat 2, 14 Ladbroke Square, Kensington, London W11

What was proposed

The application proposed a first-floor roof terrace with decking, black metal balustrading and French doors accessed from the rear elevation.

“THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA PLANNING APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE 21/10/2025 REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR, PLANNING AND PLACE Application: PP/25/04427 Agenda Item: N120 Address:Flat 2, 14 Ladbroke Square, LONDON, W11 3NA Proposal: Creation of roof terrace at first floor level above rear extension. Installation of black metal balustrade and decking. Lowering of cill and installation of French doors for access to terrace.”

Officer report

Planning history and changes

There was no relevant planning history, and revised drawings set the balustrade back and removed timber screening.

“The amendments related to setting the balustrade back by approximately 500mm from the rear parapet and removing the timber screening. The ballustrade was set back to limit direct views into the flat above, and the timber trellis was removed to limit visual clutter. Given the trellis was only 1.1 metres in height, the removal of this element would have no material impact on the privacy of neighbouring properties.”

Officer report

Who spoke

No speakers were present when the application was considered.

The committee decision

The committee unanimously granted planning permission subject to the listed conditions.

“Resolved unanimously: to grant planning permission with the conditions listed in section 9 of the officer report.”

Minutes

The conditions

Permission required the development to begin within three years and to follow the approved drawings.

“2.Compliance with approved drawings The development hereby approved shall be carried out in complete accordance with drawing/document title number(s) Site Plans 001 Mezzanine - Proposed 02.101 Rev A Rear Elevations 202 Rev A Side Elevations 203 Rev A Terrace Proposals 301 Rev A. Reason - The details are material to the acceptability of the proposals, and to ensure accordance with the development plan.”

Officer report