Shock refusal for RSHP’s South Ken scheme

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Source: RSHP

Developer to ‘consider options’

RSHP’s high-profile plans for South Ken Tube were unexpectedly refused by Kensington & Chelsea’s planning committee last night.

The proposals, which would have made the station more accessible and provided new homes and office space, had been recommended for approval by the council’s own planning officer.

But for decades any attempt to redevelop the Tube station with its historic arcade and neighbouring terraces have come up against stiff opposition from locals and conservationists.

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