Planning application
LB/26/02331
291 Westbourne Grove and 113 Portobello Road, London, W11 2QA
Proposal
Amendment to listed building consent LB/25/00812 for: Variation of Conditions 2 (Compliance with approved Drawings) and 3 (Submission of details) of LB/23/05397 (Use of 291 Westbourne Grove as a chamber for music and performance venue with education and multi-purpose space for flexible community use, practice rooms, ancillary offices and cafe/bar. extension and alteration comprising demolition and replacement of modern infill roofs linking 291 Westbourne Grove to theatre block; removal of one roof pitch and provision of acoustic plant enclosure to south block, back buildings; lift overrun and new roof to eastern WC block; alterations to 291 Westbourne Grove and 113 Portobello Road shopfronts; replacement fenestration to 113 Portobello Road yellow room; Overhaul, refurbishment and insulation to all roofs; reinstatement of two high-level window units to main auditorium, enlargement of external door, replacement of external doors, removal of shutters to south block back buildings. Excavation and lowering of ground floor at theatre bock, WC block and partially 113 Portobello Road. Repair and refurbishment of Listed building and improved environmental performance of building envelope; new front of house stair and lift, alterations to secondary part of theatre building; provision of secondary glazing to windows, and associated works) to allow for amendments to glazing and infill roof design (Amended Description) to a)Ground floor - omit the practice room and relocate/ reconfigure the toilets, and; b) Omit secondary lift - backstage.
As published by the council, reference LB/26/02331
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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21 Apr 2026
Received by Kensington and Chelsea
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17 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Grant Planning Permission/Consent
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20 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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