Planning application
17 Ovington Street, London, SW3 2JA
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
New ensuite on the lower ground floor. New fireplace and hearth reinstated in original location in lower ground bedroom to front of the property
As published by the council, reference LB/26/00749
Application record
- Reference
- LB/26/00749
- Type
- Listed Building Consent
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refuse Planning Permission/Consent
- Received
- 19 Dec 2025
- Decided
- 13 May 2026
- Ward
- Brompton and Hans Town
- Parish
- 02
- Postcode
- SW3 2JA
Site history
Applications at this address on the Kensington and Chelsea register
This site has had 6 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 3 refused.
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PP/26/00748 Withdrawn
17 Ovington Street, London, SW3 2JA
***WITHDRAWN***New ensuite on the lower ground floor. New fireplace and hearth reinstated in original location in lower ground bedroom to front of the property
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LB/25/06619 Refused
17 Ovington Street, London, SW3 2JA
Rear closet wing extension at first and second floors to create space for a study and bathroom/WC; addition of two new roof lights to new flat roof areas of the new extension; existing window opening (W1.03) to be replicated in new infill extension; new timber sash window (W2.05) to be consistent in size and proportion with the approved sash windows below
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PP/25/06618 Refused
17 Ovington Street, London, SW3 2JA
Rear closet wing extension at first and second floors to create space for a study and bathroom/WC; addition of two new roof lights to new flat roof areas of the new extension; existing window opening (W1.03) to be replicated in new infill extension; new timber sash window (W2.05) to be consistent in size and proportion with the approved sash windows below
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LB/25/04648 Granted
17 Ovington Street, London, SW3 2JA
Internal alterations: replacement of non-original internal doors with traditional 4-panelled timber panelled doors consistent with the house style; removal of kitchen from lower ground floor to ground floor; removal of non-original decorative plasterwork arch to lower ground floor kitchen area; formation of structural opening to house new double doors at first floor level; retention and refurbishment of windows and external doors at ground and lower ground floors; formation of ensuite at ground floor landing level; and reinstatement of internal door opening to the ground floor living room
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PP/25/04647 Granted
17 Ovington Street, London, SW3 2JA
Internal alterations: replacement of non-original internal doors with traditional 4-panelled timber panelled doors consistent with the house style; removal of kitchen from lower ground floor to ground floor; removal of non-original decorative plasterwork arch to lower ground floor kitchen area; formation of structural opening to house new double doors at first floor level; retention and refurbishment of windows and external doors at ground and lower ground floors; formation of ensuite at ground floor landing level; and reinstatement of internal door opening to the ground floor living room
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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19 Dec 2025
Received by Kensington and Chelsea
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13 May 2026
Decision issued: Refuse Planning Permission/Consent
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10 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
18 documents on file for this application
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17 Ovington Street, London, SW3 2JA
***WITHDRAWN***New ensuite on the lower ground floor. New fireplace and hearth reinstated in original location in lower ground bedroom to front of the property
Withdrawn Full applications 20 docs -
25 Ovington Street, London, SW3 2JA
Details required by Condition 4 (submission of details - a) elevation 1:10 and section 1:5 drawings of rear window, internal four panelled doors and architrave, LGF Victorian sliding doors and the two external LGF cupboard doors; b) specifications and elevations of Victorian grilles for HVAC and kitchen extraction grille; c) elevation and section in 1:10 and specification of fire-place surround; d) design of ceiling rose in 1:10; e) sample of stone, to be inspected in situ for replacement steps in external LGF staircase; f) design of external LGF cupboards; specification and elevation in 1:10; g) elevation and section 1:10 of timber banister at first floor; h) elevation and section in 1:10 of banquette seat; i)section drawing with specifications of UFH timber flooring; j) elevations in 1:10 of wall panelling, and kitchen, bathroom and bedroom joinery) of Listed Building consent LB/25/05726 (Internal and external works including alterations and refurbishment works)
Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 33 docs -
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Replacement of 1no. sash window, 1no. set of French doors, and 5no. pairs of sashes into existing box frames, all to match existing.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 28 docs -
25 Ovington Street, London, SW3 2JA
Internal and external works including alterations and refurbishment works.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 35 docs -
25 Ovington Street, London, SW3 2JA
Internal and external works including alterations and refurbishment works.
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