Local Plan Policy CD11
Kensington and Chelsea Council recently approved a basement extension for a yoga studio, gym, and pool under Local Plan Policy CD11.
In September 2026, Kensington and Chelsea Council's Planning Applications Committee granted permission for a single-storey basement extension at 14 Lennox Gardens. The approved plans include a yoga studio, gym, and swimming pool. Residents had raised objections regarding potential structural damage, noise, and traffic, which council officers addressed.
Local Plan Policy CD11 guides basement development within Kensington and Chelsea. The policy is applied by the council when considering planning applications for subterranean extensions, such as the recent approval for 14 Lennox Gardens.
Key facts
- Kensington and Chelsea Council's Planning Applications Committee approved a basement extension at 14 Lennox Gardens in September 2026. Source
- The approved basement extension will house a yoga studio, gym, and swimming pool. Source
- The decision to grant planning permission was made on September 8, 2026. Source
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