retention of two air conditioning units within an acoustic enclosure in the rear garden of 89 Blenheim Crescent
Kensington and Chelsea Council has refused retrospective planning permission for air conditioning units at 89 Blenheim Crescent due to visual impact.
Kensington and Chelsea Council's Planning Applications Committee refused retrospective planning permission for two air conditioning units within an acoustic enclosure at 89 Blenheim Crescent in October 2026. The committee decided against retaining the units due to their visual impact and potential harm to residential amenity.
Council officers had recommended refusal of the application, citing concerns about the visual impact of the units and their overbearing effect on neighbouring amenity. The decision was made at a committee meeting on 06 October 2026.
Key facts
- Kensington and Chelsea Council refused planning permission for the retention of two air conditioning units at 89 Blenheim Crescent in October 2026. Source
- The Planning Applications Committee of Kensington and Chelsea Council made the decision on 06 October 2026. Source
- The refusal was based on the units' visual impact and potential harm to residential amenity. Source
- Council officers had recommended refusal of the retrospective application. Source
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