repair of historic steps leading to the Notting Hill Gate Library
Kensington and Chelsea Council has granted listed building consent for the repair of historic steps leading to the Notting Hill Gate Library.
Kensington and Chelsea Council's Planning Applications Committee granted listed building consent in June 2026 for the repair of historic steps leading to the Notting Hill Gate Library. The steps, located at 1 Pembridge Square, were found to be in a dilapidated and dangerous condition, requiring significant reconstruction.
A report to the committee in June 2026 noted that the steps had been covered by temporary boarding for many years, which had exacerbated their deterioration. The reconstruction aims to preserve the building's special architectural and historic interest.
Key facts
- Listed building consent for the repair of the historic steps was granted by Kensington and Chelsea Council's Planning Applications Committee in June 2026. Source
- The steps are located at 1 Pembridge Square, leading to the Notting Hill Gate Library. Source
- The steps were found to be in a dilapidated and dangerous condition, necessitating reconstruction. Source
- Temporary boarding had covered the steps for many years, exacerbating their deterioration. Source
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