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Planning applications in W8

We hold 1,858 planning applications for the W8 postcode area, 225 of them submitted in the past year. 90% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 56 days. The area is covered by Kensington, Hounslow, Exmoor.

1,858
applications held
225
in the past year
90%
approved
56 days
median decision

Towns and villages in W8

Councils covering W8

Kensington (1,855)Hounslow (2)Exmoor (1)

Recent applications in W8

Pending
Small
Planning Permission
24 Jul 2026PP/26/04045
Ground And First Floor South, 88-92 Earl's Court Road, London, W8 6EGKensington

Installation of new stainless steel boiler flue on the non-road-facing North elevation

Pending
Small
Planning Permission
23 Jul 2026PP/26/03997
Flat B, 8 Vicarage Gate, London, W8 4AGKensington

Demolition of single-storey rear extension and replacement with bespoke orangery garden room

Pending
Small
Planning Permission
22 Jul 2026PP/26/03987
Arden House, 107 Earl's Court Road, London, W8 6QJKensington

Demolition and reconstruction of front boundary wall to match existing. Removal of vehicular and pedestrian gates, and replacement with gates along with a new railing above the front wall with a new entry phone system.

Pending
Small
Prune
15 Jun 2026ARB/26/03123
20 Upper Phillimore Gardens, London, W8 7HAKensington

Prune 1 x London Plane (rear)

Pending
Small
Prune
15 Jun 2026ARB/26/03128
6 Eldon Road, London, W8 5PUKensington

Prune 1 x Sweet Gum (front)

Pending
Large
Details pursuant to a planning condition
15 Jun 2026P/2026/1763
GW1 Great West House, 993 Great West Road, Brentford, W8 9DFHounslow

Details submitted pursuant to Condition 15 (Foul water capacity) and Condition 16 (Surface water capacity for prior approval notification PAC/2024/1397 dated 15/08/2024 for the change of use of the office floorspace (Class E) to provide 11,516sqm of residential floorspace (Class C3) to create 153 new units

Pending
Small
Non-Material Amendments
12 Jun 2026NMA/26/03114
Flat A, 27 Holland Street, London, W8 4NAKensington

Non-material amendment to planning permission 26/00643 (Proposed mansard roof extension, rebuilding of single storey rear extension and other external alterations including rear fenestration changes and new rooflight) to install air conditioning unit over rear flat roof, out of public view.

Pending
Small
Discharge of Conditions
12 Jun 2026CON/26/03110
1 Palace Gardens Terrace, London, W8 4SAKensington

Details required by condition 10 (Protection of trees during construction - Details required) of planning permition 25 03234 (Construction of a single storey basement, lower ground floor rear extension and associated external alterations, and demolition of two outbuildings.)

Pending
Small
Prune
12 Jun 2026ARB/26/03142
17 Kensington Palace Gardens, London, W8 4QQKensington

Prune1 x Common Lime T18 and 1 x London Plane T9 in rear garden

Pending
Small
Non-Material Amendments
12 Jun 2026NMA/26/03112
Flat A, 27 Holland Street, London, W8 4NAKensington

Non-material amendment to planning permission 26/00643 (Proposed mansard roof extension, rebuilding of single storey rear extension and other external alterations including rear fenestration changes and new rooflight) to allow enlargement of existing kitchen window to allow more natural light.

Pending
Small
Discharge of Conditions
11 Jun 2026CON/26/03138
14 Cottesmore Gardens, London, W8 5PRKensington

Details required by condition 12 (Trees and landscaping) and 7 (Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP)) of planning permission 26/00910 (Variation of condition 2 (Compliance with approved drawings) of planning permission ref. PP/24/08064 (Application for the creation of new single front door; demolition and reconstruction of closet wing with enlarged basement; formation of rear extension link and infill extensions with rear terrace; fenestration alterations to rear elevation, comprising of new windows and Juliette balconies; improvements to roof form, together with external plant and glazed maintenance access hatch; and other associated works) to allow for the extension of the approved basement by approximately 78sqm, reduction in the extent of courtyard at basement level and erection of trellis to sections of west boundary brick wall.)

Pending
Small
Prune
11 Jun 2026ARB/26/03136
24 Upper Phillimore Gardens, London, W8 7HAKensington

Prune 1 x Bay tree (T2) in rear garden

Pending
Small
Prune
11 Jun 2026ARB/26/03103
55 Argyll Road, London, W8 7DAKensington

Prune 1 x Magnolia (M.soulangea)(T1) at front of site.

Conditions
Small
Discharge of Conditions
10 Jun 2026CON/26/03104
3 Earls Terrace, London, W8 6LPKensington

Details required by Condition 3d (York Stone Sample) of listed building consent 24/08271 (Reinstatement of missing fireplaces and original room proportions. Installation of double glazed timber frame windows and doors on front and rear facades. Removal of lightings systems and recessed speakers.)

Pending
Small
Discharge of Conditions
9 Jun 2026CON/26/03046
15 Launceston Place, London, W8 5RLKensington

Details required by condition 3 (Submission of details - (a) Elevations and sections depicting form of awning and enclosure, inclusive of means of fixing, and colour and pattern of awning fabric. b) 1:10 elevations and sections of windows demonstrating arrangement, glazing thickness, material, glazing bars, with glazing bars to be integral and true.) of listed building consent 26/01556 (eplacement and enlargement of rear roof dormer and replacement of windows. Removal of front facade drainage downpipe. Installation of surface mounted traditional awnings over rear offshoot 1st floor windows.)

Pending
Small
Planning Permission
9 Jun 2026PP/26/03043
5 Pembroke Villas, London, W8 6PGKensington

Erection of garden pavilion within rear garden.

Pending
Small
Discharge of Conditions
9 Jun 2026CON/26/03045
1 and 2 Hornton Place, London, W8 4LZKensington

Details required by condition 11 (Transport Infrastructure - Safeguarding) of planning permission 26/00252 (Alterations including raising heights of ground, first and second floors with new fenestration; rear extensions and new mansard roof floor additions and associated dormer windows to both dwellings (Nos 1 & 2 Hornton Place).)

Pending
Small
Prune
9 Jun 2026ARB/26/03018
10 Scarsdale Villas, London, W8 6PRKensington

Prune 1x Lime at front

Pending
Small
Discharge of Conditions
9 Jun 2026CON/26/03040
Hill Lodge, 14 Hillsleigh Road, London, W8 7LEKensington

Details required by Condition 4 (Submission of details) of Listed Building Consent 13/06938 (Excavation of lower ground for new plant room; associated alterations including to main facades).

Pending
Small
Planning Permission
8 Jun 2026PP/26/03035
5 Pembroke Villas, London, W8 6PGKensington

Demolition of existing two storey?rear extension;?erection of part one and part two-storey rear extension;?replacement pitched?roof (including over existing 1970s flat roof), introduction of?garden-facing dormer window;?alterations to fenestration comprising addition of windows?and replacement of windows throughout;?internal configuration; replacement planting and landscaping at front and rear garden alongside other associated internal and external works.

Pending
Small
Prune
8 Jun 2026ARB/26/03012
3 Eldon Road, London, W8 5PUKensington

Prune 1x Cherry at front

Pending
Small
Planning Permission
8 Jun 2026PP/26/03001
1 Palace Gardens Terrace, London, W8 4SAKensington

Removal of existing roof level air conditioning condenser, and installation of two condensers and air source heat pump on roof.

Pending
Small
Prune
8 Jun 2026ARB/26/03026
14 Brunswick Gardens, London, W8 4AJKensington

Prune 1 x Monterey Cypress (rear)

Pending
Small
Planning Permission
5 Jun 2026PP/26/02991
15 Adam And Eve Mews, London, W8 6UGKensington

Proposal to use approved flat roof as a roof terrace with access provided from internal stair case at second floor level and glazed slide over roof light. Rear of glazed roof light to be obscured glazing.

Pending
Small
Planning Permission
5 Jun 2026PP/26/02981
8 Vicarage Gardens, London, W8 4AHKensington

Proposed refurbishment and external alterations to a stucco-faced end-of-terrace dwelling at junction of Vicarage Gardens and Brunswick Gardens. Work involves opening up of existing blind window openings, installation of new contemporary glazed bi-fold doors to rear elevation, replacement balcony railings, and minor alterations to existing outbuilding/garage to facilitate its use for contemporary vehicles.

Pending
Small
Planning Permission
4 Jun 2026PP/26/02978
59A Palace Gardens Terrace, London, W8 4RUKensington

Variation of Condition 2 (Compliance with approved drawings) of planning permission 24/07747, to replace proposed front and rear elevation drawings with new proposed drawings representing modest elevational changes of main building at first floor level only.

Pending
Small
Prune
3 Jun 2026ARB/26/02960
18 Phillimore Gardens, London, W8 7QEKensington

Prune 1x Holm Oak and 1x Silver Birch in rear garden

Permitted
Small
Fell
2 Jun 2026ARB/26/02925
21 Pembroke Gardens, London, W8 6HTKensington

FELL 1 x Cherry (rear)

Pending
Small
Discharge of Conditions
1 Jun 2026CON/26/02875
1 Palace Green, London, W8 4QAKensington

Details required by Condition 21 (Post-installation Assessment for External Plant) of planning permission PP/22/04490 (Internal and external alterations to main property at all levels; demolition and replacement of southwest annexe, removal of 1950s infill below ground floor of southwest annexe and creation of lower ground floor residential accommodation; demolition of north annexe and construction of replacement above a basement; installation of ground source heat pump; restoration of garden including replacement boundary wall and front gates, and other associated works)

Pending
Small
Certificates Lawful Proposed Use or Dev.
1 Jun 2026CL/26/02896
7 Eldon Road, London, W8 5PUKensington

Erection of single-storey rear extension at lower ground floor level, projecting 3.0m from the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse, with a maximum overall parapet height of 2.791m and an eaves height of 2.495m above adjacent external ground level. The extension extends boundary to boundary across the full width of the rear of the property. External walls are constructed in reclaimed Yellow London Stock Brick to match existing dwellinghouse; rear elevation comprises a timber-framed glazed door; and fully glazed conservatory-style roof; rainwater from the new roof will be connected to the existing surface water drainage system (Certificate of Lawful Proposed Development / Use)

Pending
Large
Discharge of Conditions
1 Jun 2026CON/26/02942
1 Palace Green, London, W8 4QAKensington

Details required by condition 23 (Site Inspection (Relating to remedial works and public benefits)) of listed building consent 23/05694 (Modifications to external fa?ades of built elements, including resolution of level 03 roof terrace above 1950s extension; secondary glazing proposals and associated fabric upgrade; internal alterations to general arrangement layouts; proposed demolition and replacement of the non-original ceilings; changes to third floor lead roof.)

Pending
Small
Discharge of Conditions
1 Jun 2026CON/26/02906
199 Kensington High Street, London, W8 6BAKensington

Details required by Condition 9 (Travel Plan) and Condition 10 (Refuse and Recycling) of planning permission PP/24/08394 (Change of use from (Sui Generis including HMO and Use Class E) to mixed use (Use Class E and Use Class C3 Residential), erection of single storey rear and upward extension to provide 6 residential units including provision of plant, cycle and refuse store and 202 sqm of Class E floorspace. Installation of new shopfront and fa?ade enhancements)

Pending
Small
Fell
1 Jun 2026ARB/26/02907
7 Canning Place, London, W8 5ADKensington

FELL 1 x Lime (front)TPOd K7 44 T2 Lime 21/7/72

Pending
Small
Planning Permission
1 Jun 2026PP/26/02889
7 Eldon Road, London, W8 5PUKensington

Single-storey rear extension at lower ground floor level with associated garden works.

Pending
Small
Planning Permission
29 May 2026PP/26/02828
Ground Floor Rear, 3 Kensington High Street, London, W8 5NPKensington

Installation of external air conditioning condenser unit and associated internal equipment to provide climate control for existing commercial premises. No change of use is proposed, and premises will remain in its current commercial use.

Pending
Small
Fell
28 May 2026ARB/26/02876
44 Abingdon Road, London, W8 6ARKensington

FELL 1x Palm and 1x Magnolia in rear garden

Pending
Small
Planning Permission
28 May 2026PP/26/02825
32 Kensington Place, London, W8 7PRKensington

Instalation of AC unit to the roof of the rear outrigger as per the attached report

Pending
Small
Fell
28 May 2026ARB/26/02869
60 Abingdon Villas, London, W8 6XDKensington

FELL 1 x Cherry Tree in front garden.

Pending
Small
Discharge of Conditions
28 May 2026CON/26/02848
Macmillan House, 96 Kensington High Street, LondonKensington

Details required by condition 5 (Submission of details) of planning permission 23/03164 (Creation of roof terrace including swimming pool and associated roof top alterations.)

Pending
Small
Fell
28 May 2026ARB/26/02849
Former, 40 Abingdon Road, London, W8 6ARKensington

FELL 3 x Palm Trees (T1-T3) and 1 x small tree (T4)(unspecified) in rear garden.

Pending
Small
Discharge of Conditions
28 May 2026CON/26/02847
Macmillan House, 96 Kensington High Street, LondonKensington

Details required by condition 4 (CTMP) of planning permission 23/03164 (Creation of roof terrace including swimming pool and associated roof top alterations.)

Pending
Small
Prune
27 May 2026ARB/26/02806
Abingdon Gardens, 40 Abingdon Villas, LondonKensington

Prune 6 x Lime (front)

Pending
Small
Planning Permission
21 May 2026PP/26/02814
33A Pembroke Square, London, W8 6PDKensington

Modifications to previously consented rear conservatory design, including change of roof pitch. alterations to glazing pattern and change of material from painted metal to painted timber and metal.

Withdrawn
Small
Discharge of Conditions
20 May 2026CON/26/02740
48 Edwardes Square, London, W8 6HHKensington

**WITHDRAWN** Details required by Condition 3 (Submission of details) of listed building consent 25/06612 (Replacement of existing asphalt surface in front garden with natural Yorkstone paving and complementary Yorkstone pavers, with waterproofing beneath paving to protect basement, and introduction of new planting bed with a small ornamental tree)

Pending
Small
Planning Permission
19 May 2026PP/26/02703
40 Pembroke Road, London, W8 6NUKensington

Erection of lower ground floor rear extension and removal of external staircase. Extension of terrace to both boundaries at ground floor level, with addition of double glazed window; conversion of garage into ancillary residential use and enclosing covered space under front porch; replacement of garage door with double glazed windows and replacement of front and rear elevation windows with double glazed unit to match existing.

Conditions
Medium
Discharge of Conditions
18 May 2026CON/26/02624
48 Edwardes Square, London, W8 6HHKensington

Details required by condition 3 (submission of details (a)) of listed building consent 25/06612 (Replacement of existing asphalt surface in front garden with natural Yorkstone paving and complementary Yorkstone pavers, with waterproofing beneath paving to protect basement, and introduction of new planting bed with a small ornamental tree.) REVISED

Permitted
Small
Planning Permission
18 May 2026PP/26/02696
33 Pembroke Gardens, London, W8 6HUKensington

Construction of single-storey side infill extension featuring a pitched glazed roof. Replacement front elevation windows with double-glazed timber sash windows to match originals. Enlargement rear ground floor window openings. Installation of timber and aluminium windows and doors to rear elevation, replacing existing units. Replacement of second-floor dormer with energy-efficient dormer replicating. New dormer to side roof slope, matching dormer in form and material, with integrated doors and window. Raising ground floor platform at front of property to align with neighbouring levels, incorporating new glazed blocks. Installation of boundary treatments to front at ground floor level and terrace at second floor level. New front door and stone paving slabs to front steps. Replacement slate roof tiles with new tiles to match. New AC external unit

Permitted
Small
Prune
13 May 2026ARB/26/02621
Flat A, 15 St Mary Abbot's Place, London, W8 6LSKensington

Prune 1 x Sycamore (rear)

Pending
Small
Prune
8 May 2026ARB/26/02475
14 Pembroke Road, London, W8 6NTKensington

Prune as specified (rear)

Pending
Small
Prune
21 Apr 2026ARB/26/02297
29 Launceston Place, London, W8 5RNKensington

Prune 1 x Conifer (rear) and 1 x Olive (front)