Kensington planning news
Kensington planning news, newest first: applications, appeals and committee decisions, each story linked back to the council file.
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Chelsea padel courts refused despite officers' backing
Councillors refused four covered padel courts on The Clearings, Draycott Avenue, after 84 objections and noise fears for Marlborough Primary School opposite.
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Planning
Turkmenistan embassy approved for Victoria Road home
53 Victoria Road, a family house, can become Turkmenistan's embassy. Its Holland Park Avenue building has been cleared to become the embassy of Tajikistan.
Planning
Sheraton Park Tower: £16.5m housing deal, signing by 30 Nov
Sheraton Park Tower's 8 new flats pay £16.5m, capped at an index-linked £20m, not affordable homes. Councillors met 20 Oct; deal to be signed by 30 Nov.
Planning
Kensington fast-track planning is back: decisions in 10 days
Kensington's paid fast-track planning route is live again: validation in a day, decisions in 10 working days, fees £530 to £1,395.20 on top of the planning fee.
Planning
Notting Hill Gate: shops cut 681 sq m, offices up 332
Councillors approved revised Newcombe House drawings on 15 September: 681 sq m less shop space, 332 sq m more office, a medical centre 9 sq m over minimum.
Council
Kensington NCIL: £3.16m for local projects, ward by ward
Residents can now bid for NCIL money at any time. Brompton and Hans Town holds £1.12m, Golborne just £8,625. See your ward's total and how to apply.
Knightsbridge
Hans Crescent works begin by Harrods, done by autumn 2026
Work has started on Hans Crescent outside Harrods, finishing autumn 2026. Ward councillors put in £320,000; nine of the 20 the council asked said no.