Kensington & Chelsea · Conservation area
Holland Park Conservation Area
The Holland Park Conservation Area covers the great stucco terraces and detached villas around the park, including the Phillimore and Norland estates, with a high concentration of listed and locally listed buildings.
Holland Park is a designated conservation area in Kensington & Chelsea, London. The Holland Park Conservation Area covers the great stucco terraces and detached villas around the park, including the Phillimore and Norland estates, with a high concentration of listed and locally listed buildings. Works affecting its character or appearance, including most external alterations, demolition and tree work, require planning permission and may need listed building consent where individual buildings are listed.
Character & fabric
Stucco terraces, large detached villas, communal garden squares and the setting of Holland Park itself. RBKC controls basements, rear extensions and roof additions closely.
Article 4 directions
Article 4 directions cover windows, doors, painting, mansards, rooflights and basement triggers.
Common Holland Park planning issues
- Deep basement excavations under detached villas
- Rear and roof extensions visible from communal gardens
- Listed building internal alterations to plan form and joinery
- Front-garden surface, boundary and gate alterations
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Vestige's heritage statement was the strongest part of our submission. Approved at first time of asking, the case officer specifically referenced the significance assessment.
Clear, commercially aware advice that helped us navigate a complex listed building consent without any drama. Senior input from start to finish.
Pre-app strategy that actually moved things forward. We had meaningful officer engagement within three weeks rather than three months.
Tactical, policy-grounded objection that the planning committee could not ignore. Senior input throughout.
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