London council spells out why it rejected RSHP’s South Ken plans

By Jim Dunton2021-11-22T14:28:00

Source: RSHP

Committee members say scheme’s height, massing and architectural design prompted them to overrule officers’ advice

Kensington & Chelsea’s planning committee has explained the thinking behind its shock rejection of RSHP’s redevelopment of the area of South Kensington tube station – flying in the face of officers’ recommendations.

In an update following a marathon committee session on Thursday, councillors said the proposals – drawn up for a joint venture between Native Land and Transport for London – were out of keeping with the look of the area and did not provide public benefits that justified approval.

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