The side of the hole behind the rad is irrelevant - simply brick up from the kitchen side with off-cuts of bricks and mortar - dont attempt to get a neat finish behind the rad - when the kitchen side filler stuff is set then make good to suit.
Behind the rad can be dealt with whenever.
OP, if you are a DIY'er & unfamiliar with rads & CH then dont touch the rad.
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