Architects for Kensington, heritage-led design.

Where we work in Kensington

Kensington, Notting Hill, Holland Park, South Kensington, Earl's Court, North Kensington, Ladbroke Grove, Pembridge, Queen's Gate and Brompton.

What to know before applying

Most Kensington streets are in conservation areas, and many terraces are listed or locally designated. RBKC's basement policy limits depth and extent, and its conservation area appraisals spell out what each street will accept. We review your property's listing and designations before proposing anything.

Extensions & loft conversions

Mansard roofs, rear extensions, internal reconfiguration of listed houses and lateral flat refurbishments are typical projects. For listed buildings, we prepare listed building consent applications alongside planning, covering both external and internal works.

Conversions, HMOs & change of use

Converting or amalgamating flats, changes of use and mews house alterations all need careful policy navigation in RBKC. We set out the realistic options for your building before design starts.

Refused by RBKC?

Send us the decision notice and drawings. We review the officer's reasons and give you a straight answer: which changes would make the scheme approvable, whether an appeal is worth pursuing, or whether the honest advice is that the project is a no-go on this site. We prepare resubmissions and manage appeals to the Planning Inspectorate.

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