Planning application
38 Smith Terrace, London, SW3 4DH
Works: Extension Small domestic
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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Extension of the existing lower ground floor level beneath the house and part of the garden with an associated front lightwell and two rear lightwells; and erection of single storey rear infill addition
As published by the council, reference PP/25/05152
Application record
- Reference
- PP/25/05152
- Type
- Planning Permission
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Grant Planning Permission/Consent
- Received
- 29 Aug 2025
- Decided
- 24 Oct 2025
- Ward
- Royal Hospital
- Parish
- 16
- Postcode
- SW3 4DH
Site history
Applications at this address on the Kensington and Chelsea register
This site has had 6 applications since 2025: 5 approved, 0 refused.
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CON/26/03129 Awaiting decision
38 Smith Terrace, London, SW3 4DH
Details required by Conditions 7 (Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP)), 10 (Sustainable Drainage Systems Strategy (SuDs)) and 12 (Professional management of engineering works) of planning permission PP/25/06735 (Demolition and rebuild of dwellinghouse behind retained fa?ade including removal and replacement of stucco to front elevation; extension of lower ground floor under 50% of rear garden and creation of basement level beneath part of house; erection of single storey infill addition and a redesigned mansard roof)
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CON/26/01440 Granted
38 Smith Terrace, London, SW3 4DH
Details required by Condition 7 (SuDS strategy) of planning permission PP/25/05152 (Extension of the existing lower ground floor level beneath the house and part of the garden with an associated front lightwell and two rear lightwells; and erection of single storey rear infill addition)
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CON/26/00871 Granted
38 Smith Terrace, London, SW3 4DH
Details required by Conditions 4 (CTMP) of Planning Permission PP/25/05152 (Extension of the existing lower ground floor level beneath the house and part of the garden with an associated front lightwell and two rear lightwells; and erection of single storey rear infill addition)
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PP/25/06735 Granted
38 Smith Terrace, London, SW3 4DH
Demolition and rebuild of dwellinghouse behind retained fa?ade including removal and replacement of stucco to front elevation; extension of lower ground floor under 50% of rear garden and creation of basement level beneath part of house; erection of single storey infill addition and a redesigned mansard roof.
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PP/25/04410 Granted
38 Smith Terrace, London, SW3 4DH
Replacement of mansard roof to match existing; replacement of dormer windows with traditional sash units. Replacement of first floor rear window. Removal and replacement of stucco on front elevation, realignment and replacement of all windows with traditional slimline double glazed sash windows, and main entrance door with traditional double glazed timber door.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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29 Aug 2025
Received by Kensington and Chelsea
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24 Oct 2025
Decision issued: Grant Planning Permission/Consent
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20 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Related applications
Cases linked to this one on the register
2 later applications on the register refer to this one:
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CON/26/01440 Granted
38 Smith Terrace, London, SW3 4DH
Details required by Condition 7 (SuDS strategy) of planning permission PP/25/05152 (Extension of the existing lower ground floor level beneath the house and part of the garden with an associated front lightwell and two rear lightwells; and erection of single storey rear infill addition)
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CON/26/00871 Granted
38 Smith Terrace, London, SW3 4DH
Details required by Conditions 4 (CTMP) of Planning Permission PP/25/05152 (Extension of the existing lower ground floor level beneath the house and part of the garden with an associated front lightwell and two rear lightwells; and erection of single storey rear infill addition)
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
34 documents on file for this application
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Kensington and Chelsea granted permission on 24 October 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
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38 Smith Terrace, London, SW3 4DH
Replacement of mansard roof to match existing; replacement of dormer windows with traditional sash units. Replacement of first floor rear window. Removal and replacement of stucco on front elevation, realignment and replacement of all windows with traditional slimline double glazed sash windows, and main entrance door with traditional double glazed timber door.
Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 21 docs -
38 Smith Terrace, London, SW3 4DH
97% historically approved · decision due ~10 Aug
Details required by Conditions 7 (Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP)), 10 (Sustainable Drainage Systems Strategy (SuDs)) and 12 (Professional management of engineering works) of planning permission PP/25/06735 (Demolition and rebuild of dwellinghouse behind retained fa?ade including removal and replacement of stucco to front elevation; extension of lower ground floor under 50% of rear garden and creation of basement level beneath part of house; erection of single storey infill addition and a redesigned mansard roof)
Awaiting decision Conditions Extension Loft or dormer +1 8 docsSmall domestic -
38 Smith Terrace, London, SW3 4DH
Details required by Condition 7 (SuDS strategy) of planning permission PP/25/05152 (Extension of the existing lower ground floor level beneath the house and part of the garden with an associated front lightwell and two rear lightwells; and erection of single storey rear infill addition)
Granted Conditions Extension 4 docsSmall domestic -
38 Smith Terrace, London, SW3 4DH
Details required by Conditions 4 (CTMP) of Planning Permission PP/25/05152 (Extension of the existing lower ground floor level beneath the house and part of the garden with an associated front lightwell and two rear lightwells; and erection of single storey rear infill addition)
Granted Conditions Extension 8 docsSmall domestic -
28 Smith Terrace, London, SW3 4DH
Details required by condition 12 (Contamination - Verification report) of planning permission 23/01920 (Excavation of basement storey below footprint of existing dwelling together with new lightwells on front and rear elevations.)
Granted Conditions 8 docsDomestic -
28 Smith Terrace, London, SW3 4DH
Ground and first floor sash window replacements on front facade with reinstatement of original traditional plaster moulding framing to window openings; rear and side infill extension at ground and first floor raised in london stock bricks along boundary with 27 Smith Terrace; installation of new windows and doors on rear elevation with traditional painted timber sash windows and french doors and painted mild steel balconette; installation of railings to second floor roof terrace to rear of property; boiler housing and painted timber french doors on second floor rear roof terrace; installation of new rooflight in main mansard flat roof; modification of front wall and railing.
Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 24 docs
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PP/18/01985 Withdrawn
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Works to second floor flat including erection of rear extension, creation of external roof terrace areas above and to rear of said extension (with perimeter metal railings), together with internal alterations including removal of internal wall between kitchen and living room, and other refurbishment works
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PP/26/03176 Granted
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Replacement windows, new rooflight and replacement lower ground rear rooflights.
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PP/26/03048 Granted
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Removal of existing conservatory structure. Construction of a single-storey rear extension at lower ground floor level. Installation of a contemporary three-panel sliding glazed door opening onto rear garden. Internal reconfiguration at lower ground floor level.
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PP/26/03042 Granted
Flat 7, 7 Egerton Place, London, SW3 2EF
Installation of air conditioning system including external condenser unit housed within enclosure at roof level. Replacement of roof lantern, rooflight and roof access hatch with flat glazed access hatch and rooflights. Replacement of two rear elevation uPVC windows with timber-framed slimline double-glazed sliding sash windows; and associated external alterations.
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PP/26/02897 Withdrawn
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Positioning of two new external heat pump condensers within two separate acoustic enclosures, one on main roof of house and other on rear forth floor roof terrace.