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Welcome to the public consultation website for the proposed redevelopment of Glen House, 125–133 Old Brompton Road.

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Glen House, 125–133 Old Brompton Road

We are bringing forward proposals to transform this part-vacant and outdated site into a modern, sustainable, and attractive building that will: 

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Deliver new office space to support local businesses
Retain the existing car showroom on the ground floor
Improve the appearance and character of Old Brompton Road
Provide environmental and sustainability benefits for the future
This consultation is your opportunity to learn more about the proposals, ask questions, and give your feedback before a planning application is submitted to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

The Site

Glen House sits on the south side of Old Brompton Road, opposite Rosary Gardens.
The site is currently part-demolished, with only the car showroom remaining at street level. The upper floors, which previously contained office space, were demolished under a 2013 planning permission that was never fully completed. The site has several important characteristics:
  • Heritage context – While Glen House is not listed and is outside a Conservation Area, it sits close to several Conservation Areas, including The Boltons and Courtfield, and adjacent to Grade II-listed Drayton Terrace. 
  • Transport connections – It has a Public Transport Accessibility Level (PTAL) of 6a, with South Kensington and Gloucester Road underground stations nearby, plus multiple bus routes. 
  • Local character – The surrounding area is diverse, with 19th-century terraces, later Victorian and Edwardian buildings, and more modern developments along Old Brompton Road. 
The current condition of the site, with a vacant upper structure and temporary hoardings, makes no positive contribution to the streetscape or setting of nearby heritage assets.

Historic images of 125-133 Old Brompton Road

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1938 Aerial Photograph (Britain from Above / Historic England)
Photograph of south side of Old Brompton Road (including the Site at Glen House) 1951 Historic England Archives

Meet the project team

Motcomb Estates
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Our Proposals

We are proposing a high-quality, sustainable redevelopment that will: 

Reinstate a full building on the site, removing the unattractive, part-demolished structure 

Retain the car showroom at ground and lower ground levels (680 sqm NIA) 

Deliver five upper floors of modern office space (1,780 sqm NIA) with terraces and amenity space 

Provide an active, engaging frontage to Old Brompton Road with improved public realm and landscaping 

Use high-quality materials such as red brick and terracotta, drawing inspiration from the surrounding area’s architecture 

Achieve BREEAM Excellent sustainability standards and meet London Plan energy targets 

Our proposed design, as viewed from Old Brompton Road to the East

Contextual Design

The design responds carefully to its context:

  • Building height steps down to respect neighbouring properties 
  • The street frontage will be reinstated to improve enclosure and local views 
  • The top floor and roofline will be set back to protect existing views
  • Modern office accomodation with cycle storage, showers, and lockers

Our proposed design, as viewed from Old Brompton Road to the West

Our Sustainability Commitment 

The redevelopment will deliver a low-carbon, high-performance building by: 
  • Reusing the existing basement to cut down on the carbon impact of construction
  • Aiming for a building that uses little to no carbon in all feasible elements of its day to day operation
  • Providing green roofs and seasonal planting
  • Meeting the highest certifiable development sustainability standards
  • Ensuring office space receives ample levels of daylight / sunlight throughout

Have your say

Please share your feedback on our proposals by completing our online survey.
We held our in-person exhibition on Monday 29th September on site in the showroom on 125-133 Old Brompton Road, providing an opportunity for the local community to share their feedback on our proposals for Glen House.
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