Roof, balcony and window works at Talbot House, Kensington, London W11

What was proposed

The application proposed replacing the pitched roof covering, balcony glass infill panels and single-glazed windows.

“/PP/25/04585:1 THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA PLANNING APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE 18/11/2025 REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR, PLANNING AND PLACE Application: PP/25/04585 Agenda Item: N134 Address:Talbot House, 10 Ladbroke Crescent, LONDON, W11 1PS Proposal: Removal and replacement of pitched roof covering; removal of balcony glass infill panels and replacement with `Vulcan VitraDual' façade panels; replacement of single-glazed windows with double-glazed, side-hung casement…”

“/PP/25/04585:2 development would not impact on the setting of the Ladbroke Conservation Area. 4.The proposal and any relevant planning history 4.1Planning permission has been sought for: -Removal and replacement of pitched roof covering; -Removal of balcony glass infill panels and replacement with `Vulcan VitraDual' façade panels; and -Replacement of single-glazed windows with double-glazed, side-hung casement windows with opening fan lights.”

Officer report

Officers recommended approval

Officers recommended permission because the proposal would preserve the building and streetscape, protect nearby living conditions and meet planning requirements.

“/PP/25/04585:3 6.2The proposed works, given their location within the building, their nature, scale and the proposed materials, would have no impact on the living conditions of the existing and neighbouring occupiers and therefore the proposal would comply with the requirements as set out within policies GB10 and CD9 of the Local Plan 2024. 6.3Biodiversity net gain (BNG) has become mandatory from 12 February 2024 under the Environment Act 2021.”

“The proposed changed to the balconies and roof, given their nature, location and proposed design would be subservient to the host building, having an overall positive impact on the appearance of the building. The proposal would preserve the character and appearance of the building and wider streetscape, and the setting of the nearby conservation area. As such, the proposals would comply with policies CD1, CD2, CD10 and CD15 of the Local Plan 2024.”

Officer report

Consultation response

Twenty-two nearby owners or occupiers were notified, and one general comment letter was received about the windows and installation.

“8.Consultations carried out Comments from interested parties 8.122 nearby owners/occupiers were notified directly of the application. The application was advertised in the Gazette on 19/09/2025. A statutory notice advertising the application was posted near the site on 18/09/2025. 8.21 general comment letter was received to the application, summarised as: CommentResponse 1 The proposed windows would be timber and…”

“/PP/25/04585:4 Please ensure that windows are like-for-like. When will residents see examples of the windows and no installation in winter months. Colour of windows to stay in line with the surroundings. white painted which would be appropriate in this setting. Local Planning Authority cannot control when the windows would be installed, condition 1 is recommended to ensure that the development is implemented within 3 years from the decision.”

Officer report

Who spoke

No speakers were present.

The committee vote

The committee unanimously voted to grant planning permission with the conditions listed in the report.

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

Minutes

The decision

Planning permission was granted with conditions requiring timely implementation and compliance with 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) 01 - LOCATION PLAN - REV P01; 06 - PROPOSED FRONT ELEVATION - REV P03; 07 - PROPOSED REAR ELEVATION - REV P03; 08 - PROPOSED SIDE ELEVATIONS - REV P03; 10 - PROPOSED WINDOW TYPES - REV P03; 11 - TYPICAL WINDOW SECTIONS - REV P03; 12 - EXISTING AND PROPOSED BALUSTRADES- REV P01.”

Officer report