Plans to replace the facades of a Notting Hill Gate building have been approved by Kensington and Chelsea Council, following a meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The approved plans for 15-35 Notting Hill Gate include the replacement of external facades, ground floor works such as a new office entrance and bin and cycle store, the creation of rooftop terrace areas, a new plant enclosure, and an extension to the stair core.
Concerns were raised by councillors regarding potential anti-social behaviour, drug use, and homelessness around the proposed bicycle parking area, as well as the aesthetic appeal of the rear of the building. Residents also voiced concerns about the rear of the building, with one councillor noting that the back of the building has traditionally been a bit of a, well, it's a little bit of an eyesore, it's not a particularly pleasant area.
They inquired about discussions with the applicant regarding making this a nicer environment
and if there would be any measures for greening or anything to make it a bit more attractive for residents?
Officers confirmed that while anti-social behaviour falls outside the planning regime, measures were proposed to improve the rear environment. These include the use of different materials for cladding and a better-designed bin and bicycle store, which will be housed in a defined outbuilding. The bin and bicycle store allocated at the rear of the building is noted as being quite hidden from the street, and policies to provide safe, secure bicycle and bin stores have been proposed. An informative was added regarding planting to enhance the rear of the building, and members agreed to consider details of the planting and the bin and bicycle store at the back.
Regarding the management of the rooftop terraces, conditions were amended to clarify their relevance to all roof terraces. Specifically, the use of these areas will be limited to Monday to Friday, between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. An operational management plan for the roof terraces, including the main and lower terraces, must be provided prior to their use.
Councillor Georgia Hardisty, ward councillor for Pembridge, declared an interest in the item due to her work with Beltane Asset Management on Astley House. She stated that she felt she could comment impartially and was happy to contribute. The meeting minutes do not indicate that her interest influenced the decision.
The committee granted planning permission for the refurbishment, with conditions attached to manage the use of the rooftop terraces and to ensure the aesthetic improvements to the rear of the building. Further details of the meeting can be found in the Public reports pack and the Agenda frontsheet.
