Kensington and Chelsea Council's Planning Applications Committee has approved the demolition of garages and the construction of a duplex apartment at 1 Wharfedale Street, located to the east of September House.

The decision, made on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, allows for the creation of a new residential unit on the site of existing garages. The proposed duplex apartment will be situated over ground floor and basement levels, with a rear lightwell enclosed by a brick party wall and a privacy screen.

Site plan showing Barlby Gardens and Barlby Road, with properties numbered and a red outline highlighting properties 4, 5, and 6.
Site plan showing Barlby Gardens and Barlby Road, with properties numbered and a red outline highlighting properties 4, 5, and 6.Source: Planning Applications Committee papers, 8 September 2026

The committee also noted that item S071, relating to the garages at 1 Wharfedale Street, had been withdrawn from the agenda for this committee meeting and would be considered at a future meeting. This specific approval pertains to the demolition of the garages and the construction of the duplex apartment.

The application for the duplex apartment was recommended for approval subject to a legal agreement. This agreement will secure the new unit as permit-free, implying that specific parking provisions are not planned for the new unit, or that it will be restricted from obtaining parking permits.

Further details regarding the meeting and its agenda can be found in the Agenda frontsheet and the Public reports pack for the 08th September 2026 Planning Applications Committee meeting.