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Architectural drawings in Holland Park

Fixed-fee planning, building regulations, loft, extension and mansard drawings for properties in Holland Park (W11, W14). MCIAT chartered. 30% below typical London architect rates.

Holland Park at a glance

Borough
Kensington and Chelsea
Postcodes
W11, W14
Dominant stock
Victorian and Edwardian villas
Local landmarks
Holland Park, Design Museum
Article 4 in force
Yes
Conservation areas in borough
38
Local context

Why Holland Park needs a specialist

Holland Park is Victorian villas around the park. The streetscape is dominated by victorian and edwardian villas, which means design decisions — roofscape, rear glazing, side returns, mansards — must respect the period rhythm of the row. Kensington and Chelsea planning (RBKC Planning) decides applications here. Article 4 Directions covering HMOs, office-to-residential, and basement developments — RBKC has some of the strictest basement policies in London.

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Frequently asked in Holland Park

Holland Park planning questions

Do I need planning permission for an extension in Holland Park?

Holland Park sits within Kensington and Chelsea, so applications are decided by RBKC Planning. Most single-storey rear extensions and side-returns on terraced or semi-detached homes in Holland Park fall under Permitted Development — up to 3m deep (attached) or 4m (detached), under 4m high. Flats, listed buildings and conservation areas always require full planning. Article 4 status here: Yes. We check eligibility free at the site visit.

What's the dominant housing stock in Holland Park?

Holland Park is characterised by Victorian villas around the park. The dominant stock is Victorian and Edwardian villas. We've drawn extensions and lofts for every period represented here — Victorian rear additions, Edwardian side returns, 1930s wrap-arounds, and contemporary infill where the streetscape allows.

How long does a planning application take in Holland Park?

RBKC Planning statutory determination is 8 weeks for householder applications. Validation typically adds 1–2 weeks. From your first call to a decision, expect 12–14 weeks total: 1 week measured survey, 2 weeks design, 1–2 weeks validation, 8 weeks determination. We've achieved a 98% first-time approval rate across Kensington and Chelsea.

How much does a loft conversion cost in Holland Park?

Loft conversion drawings in Holland Park start at £1,225 for planning + building regs combined. Construction cost (separate from drawings) is £45,000–£75,000 for a standard rear dormer on a Victorian or Edwardian terrace, £65,000–£95,000 for a hip-to-gable plus dormer. We quote drawings as a fixed fee — no hourly creep.

Are there conservation areas in Holland Park?

Kensington and Chelsea has 38 designated conservation areas. Nearest to Holland Park: Kensington. In a conservation area, full planning is required for most external work (including roof additions, rendering, replacement windows). We prepare a Heritage Statement covering the conservation area's character appraisal.

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