single-storey basement extension at 14 Lennox Gardens
Kensington and Chelsea Council has approved plans for a single-storey basement extension at 14 Lennox Gardens, despite resident objections.
Kensington and Chelsea Council's Planning Applications Committee granted planning permission for a single-storey basement extension at 14 Lennox Gardens in September 2026. The approved plans include a yoga studio, gym, swimming pool, and associated facilities in the new subterranean space.
Residents had raised objections regarding potential structural damage, noise, traffic, air quality, and the location of servicing infrastructure. Council officers addressed these concerns before the committee's decision to approve the development.
Key facts
- Kensington and Chelsea Council's Planning Applications Committee approved plans for the extension in September 2026. Source
- The decision to grant planning permission was made on September 8, 2026. Source
- The basement extension will house a yoga studio, gym, and swimming pool. Source
- Residents objected due to concerns about structural damage, noise, traffic, and air quality. Source
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