Hampstead, Camden - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hampstead, Camden - Greater London.
Camden - Greater London · England · Town
Planning applications in Hampstead are administered by London Borough Of Camden. View the full London Borough Of Camden planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hampstead
Hampstead is a picturesque area located approximately 4 miles northwest of Charing Cross in London, primarily within the London Borough of Camden, with a small section extending into the London Borough of Barnet. It is bordered by Highgate and Golders Green to the north and Belsize Park to the south, while the expansive Hampstead Heath parkland lies to the northeast, offering a blend of urban charm and green space that may influence local planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Camden
- Parliamentary constituency: Hampstead and Highgate
- LSOA: Camden 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hampstead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hampstead.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Hampstead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
523 planning applications found near Hampstead.
- 2026/2841/P - 31 Daleham Gardens London NW3 5BU
Details to discharge Condition 26 (Construction Management Plan of planning reference 2023/4241/P dated 02/05/25 for erection of six-storey building providing 14 flats and associated landscaping, bin
Status: Undecided | Type: Approval of Details | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-09 - 2026/2840/P - 31 Daleham Gardens London NW3 5BU
Details to discharge Condition 29 (Carbon Offsetting) & Condition 34 (Energy & Sustainability Plan) of planning reference 2023/4241/P dated 02/05/25 for erection of six-storey building providing 14 fl
Status: Undecided | Type: Approval of Details | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-09 - 2026/2862/T - 41 Lyndhurst Road London NW3 5PE
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Bay (T2) - Crown reduction of approx. 2.5m - 3m back to suitable growth points to maintain a balanced and healthy crown structure. 1 x Sycamore (T3) - Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-08 - 2026/2844/T - 41 Lyndhurst Road London NW3 5PE
(TPO REF: 21H-T87) FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Lime (T1) - Re-pollard back to previous points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Application for Works to Tree(s) covered by a TPO | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-08 - 2026/2827/T - 34A Frognal London NW3 6AG
FRONT GARDEN: 1 x False Aacia ( Robinia pseudoacacia) (T1) - Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-08 - 2026/2828/T - Chinese Embassy Defence Section 25 Lyndhurst Road London NW3 5PA
FRONT GARDEN: 2 x Conifers (T1 & T2) - Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-08 - - 41 Lyndhurst Road London NW3 5PE
(TPO REF: 21H-T87) FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Lime (T1) - Re-pollard back to previous points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - 31 Daleham Gardens London NW3 5BU
Details to discharge Condition 29 (Carbon Offsetting) & Condition 34 (Energy & Sustainability Plan) of planning reference 2023/4241/P dated 02/05/25 for erection of six-storey building providing 14 fl
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - 34A Frognal London NW3 6AG
FRONT GARDEN: 1 x False Aacia ( Robinia pseudoacacia) (T1) - Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - 41 Lyndhurst Road London NW3 5PE
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Bay (T2) - Crown reduction of approx. 2.5m - 3m back to suitable growth points to maintain a balanced and healthy crown structure. 1 x Sycamore (T3) - Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - Chinese Embassy Defence Section 25 Lyndhurst Road London NW3 5PA
FRONT GARDEN: 2 x Conifers (T1 & T2) - Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - 31 Daleham Gardens London NW3 5BU
Details to discharge Condition 26 (Construction Management Plan of planning reference 2023/4241/P dated 02/05/25 for erection of six-storey building providing 14 flats and associated landscaping, bin
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - 2026/2349/L - 94 Heath Street London NW3 1DP
Take down and rebuild parts of the rear boundary retaining wall (adjoining land forming part of Upper Hampstead Walk) on account of their instability.
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-06 - 2026/2683/A - Shops And Premises Ground Floor 60 Hampstead High Street London NW3 1QH
Display of replacement retractable canvas awning, 1 x non-illuminated projecting sign and 1 x non-illuminated, wall-mounted menu display case sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertisement Consent | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-06 - - Shops And Premises Ground Floor 60 Hampstead High Street London NW3 1QH
Display of replacement retractable canvas awning, 1 x non-illuminated projecting sign and 1 x non-illuminated, wall-mounted menu display case sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - 2026/2726/L - 82 Hampstead High Street London NW3 1RE
Discharge of details for condition 4C (details of new facing materials for the rear extension) of listed building consent 2025/2518/L granted on 19 November 2025 for "Proposed refurbishment of the gro
Status: Undecided | Type: Approval of Details (Listed Building) | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-03 - 2026/2731/T - Belsize Court Wedderburn Road London NW3 5QN
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Leyland Cypress (T1b) - Fell to ground level. 1 x Lawson Cypress (T40b) - Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-02 - - 22 GLENHURST AVENUE, LONDON, NW5 1PS
Replace existing single glazed casement windows with double glazed timber framed casement windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - 26-00280-LDCP - 22 GLENHURST AVENUE, LONDON, NW5 1PS
Replace existing single glazed casement windows with double glazed timber framed casement windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-02 - 2026/2781/T - 21 Belsize Lane London NW3 5AS
DD 5 Day Notice REAR GARDEN: Confier Hedge (G1) - Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: (CA) Notification of Emergency Works to Dead/Dangerous Tree(s) | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-02
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A brief summary of Hampstead in Camden - Greater London
Hampstead is a picturesque area located approximately 4 miles northwest of Charing Cross in London, primarily within the London Borough of Camden, with a small section extending into the London Borough of Barnet. It is bordered by Highgate and Golders Green to the north and Belsize Park to the south, while the expansive Hampstead Heath parkland lies to the northeast, offering a blend of urban charm and green space that may influence local planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hampstead a particularly low-crime area.
Hampstead has 17 conservation areas within its boundaries: Alexandra Road, St Johns Wood, South Hill Park, Elsworthy, South Hampstead, Hampstead, St John's Wood, Parkhill, Redington Frognall, Mansfield, Eton, West End Green, Hampstead Village (Heath Passage), Priory Road, Fitzjohns Netherhall, Hampstead Garden Suburb, Belsize Park. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Hampstead includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hampstead Heath Woods SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hampstead planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Hampstead
In the last 24 months, 773 planning applications were submitted near Hampstead. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hampstead may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hampstead were tree works (181), full planning applications (97), listed building and heritage (26). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 347 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 7 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (78% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 127 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 630 applications
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