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38 Smith Terrace, London, SW3 4DH

Granted Kensington and Chelsea PP/25/06735 Planning Permission

Works: Extension Loft or dormer Demolition Small domestic

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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

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.

As published by the council, reference PP/25/06735

Application record

Reference
PP/25/06735
Type
Planning Permission
Status
Decided
Decision
Grant Planning Permission/Consent
Received
18 Nov 2025
Decided
28 May 2026
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.

  • 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)

    Submitted 15 Jun 2026 Conditions
  • 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)

    Decided 20 Apr 2026 Conditions
  • 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)

    Decided 18 May 2026 Conditions
  • PP/25/05152 Granted

    38 Smith Terrace, London, SW3 4DH

    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

    Decided 24 Oct 2025 Full applications
  • 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.

    Decided 27 Aug 2025 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 18 Nov 2025

    Received by Kensington and Chelsea

  2. 28 May 2026

    Decision issued: Grant Planning Permission/Consent

  3. 20 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

  • 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)

    Submitted 15 Jun 2026 Conditions

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

45 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Kensington and Chelsea granted permission on 28 May 2026, 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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A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • 38 Smith Terrace, London, SW3 4DH

    CON/26/03129 Submitted 15 Jun 2026 0m away

    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 docs
    Small domestic
  • 38 Smith Terrace, London, SW3 4DH

    CON/26/01440 Submitted 23 Mar 2026 0m away

    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 docs
    Small domestic
  • 38 Smith Terrace, London, SW3 4DH

    CON/26/00871 Submitted 13 Jan 2026 0m away

    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 docs
    Small domestic
  • 28 Smith Terrace, London, SW3 4DH

    CON/24/06205 Submitted 17 Sep 2024 0m away

    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 docs
    Domestic
  • 28 Smith Terrace, London, SW3 4DH

    PP/21/03178 Submitted 17 May 2021 0m away

    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
  • 28 Smith Terrace, London, SW3 4DH

    CON/24/06080 Submitted 10 Sep 2024 0m away

    Details required by Condition 11 (Contamination - Quantitative risk assessment and remediation strategy) of planning permission PP/23/01920 (Excavation of basement storey below footprint of existing dwelling together with new lightwells on front and rear elevations)

    Granted Conditions 8 docs
    Domestic

In Kensington and Chelsea

  • PP/18/01985 Withdrawn

    Flat 3, 24 Cornwall Gardens, London, SW7 4AW

    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

    9 Apr 2018 Full applications
  • PP/26/03176 Granted

    12 Shawfield Street, London, SW3 4BD

    Replacement windows, new rooflight and replacement lower ground rear rooflights.

    15 Jun 2026 Full applications
  • PP/26/03048 Granted

    24 Charles II Place, London, SW3 4NG

    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.

    9 Jun 2026 Full applications
  • 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.

    9 Jun 2026 Full applications
  • PP/26/02897 Withdrawn

    46 Evelyn Gardens, London, SW7 3BH

    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.

    1 Jun 2026 Full applications