Manak Homes
Kensington and Chelsea Council has approved Manak Homes' Telford Road development despite resident objections over affordable housing and living conditions.
The Kensington and Chelsea Planning Committee approved Manak Homes' plans for a nursery and 27 residential flats at 2-14 Telford Road and 246-248 Ladbroke Grove on 12 October 2026. This decision followed significant objections from local residents and ward councillors, who raised concerns about the impact on living conditions, particularly the loss of daylight and sunlight to neighbouring properties.
A key point of contention during the committee's discussion was the absence of affordable housing within the development. Manak Homes, the applicant company for the project, proposes the demolition of an existing building to make way for a part four, part five, and part six-storey structure. No further meetings are currently scheduled to discuss this development.
Key facts
- Kensington and Chelsea Planning Committee approved the Telford Road development on 12 October 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- The development includes a nursery and 27 residential flats. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Residents objected to the development due to loss of daylight and sunlight. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Concerns were raised about the absence of affordable housing in the plans. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- The approved building will be part four, part five, and part six-storey. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
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