45 Ledbury Road

Comm Comm UK is undertaking planning communications for a new restaurant and private members club in Westbourne Grove. We have engaged with the local community throughout the consultation period via letters, email, exhibition and the regular sharing of plans. Licensing was granted at committee in January 2025; we are awaiting a planning committee date.

Client: ESRA Holdings

Borough: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Date: May 2024 – ongoing

Our role:

• Community consultation regarding planning and licensing applications for the renovation of 45 Ledbury Road.

Existing site:

• Unoccupied former restaurant and event venue known as Beach Blanket Babylon

• Building comprises of a basement and four floors plus a front dining terrace at street level.

Scheme deliverables:

• Renovation of existing building to include a public restaurant and bar on the ground floor

• Upper floors dedicated to Private Members’ dining and lounge

• New courtyard dining room on ground floor.

Communications undertaken:

• Engaged with neighbouring residents, local stakeholders and key councillors to address any questions or concerns

• Provided detailed information about the proposal on a dedicated project website

• Distribution of leaflets locally, offering ways to provide feedback and how to get in touch

• Held a public consultation locally to exhibit proposals

• Statement of Community Involvement.

Status of scheme:

• Planning application has been submitted

• Awaiting committee date.