How long do planning decisions take near Kensal Town?

The average planning decision time near Kensal Town is 65 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Kensal Town?

The planning approval rate near Kensal Town is 84%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Kensal Town?

The most common type of planning application near Kensal Town is full planning applications, with 283 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kensal Town?

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Kensal Town, Kensington & Chelsea - Greater London Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kensal Town, Kensington & Chelsea - Greater London.

Kensington & Chelsea - Greater London · England · Town

Planning applications in Kensal Town are administered by Royal Borough Of Kensington And Chelsea. View the full Royal Borough Of Kensington And Chelsea planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Kensal Town

Kensal Town, situated in North West London, straddles the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and the City of Westminster, with the Grand Union Canal marking the boundary between the two boroughs. Located four miles north-west of Charing Cross, it is part of the W postcode area and serves as a sub-district of Kensal Green. Historically, Kensal Town was an exclave of Chelsea from the Middle Ages until 1900, making it a unique area with rich historical significance relevant to planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: Kensington and Chelsea
Parliamentary constituency: Kensington and Bayswater
LSOA: Kensington and Chelsea 003E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kensal Town.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kensal Town.

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 Kensal Town based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

580 planning applications found near Kensal Town.

26/04573/FULL · Received: Thu 09 Jul 2026 · Validated: Thu 09 Jul 2026 - 2A Ashmore Road London W9 3DF
Installation of two skylight to the ground floor flat roof and partial rear extension to lower second floor with a skylight and internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-07-09
26/04462/CLEUD · Received: Fri 03 Jul 2026 · Validated: Fri 03 Jul 2026 - 214 Fernhead Road London W9 3EJ
Use of third floor as a self contained flat (Class C3).
Status: Undecided | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-07-03
- 214 Fernhead Road London W9 3EJ
Use of third floor as a self contained flat (Class C3).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-07-03
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26/04222/FULL · Received: Thu 25 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 25 Jun 2026 - Second Floor Flat 141 Portnall Road London W9 3BN
Erection of rear dormer roof extension and formation of third floor roof terrace to second floor flat, including installation of rooflights and associated external alterations.
Status: Undecided | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-06-25
- Second Floor Flat 141 Portnall Road London W9 3BN
Erection of rear dormer roof extension and formation of third floor roof terrace to second floor flat, including installation of rooflights and associated external alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-06-25
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- 86 Fifth Avenue London W10 4DP
Internal alterations, making good of existing timber frame glass conservatory at the rear, new conservation rooflight in the GF rear projection roof, making good and upgrading single glazed timber sas
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-06-24
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26/04182/LBC · Received: Wed 24 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 24 Jun 2026 - 86 Fifth Avenue London W10 4DP
Internal alterations. Making good of existing timber frame glass conservatory at the rear, new conservation rooflight in the ground floor rear projection roof, making good and upgrading single glazed
Status: Undecided | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-06-24
26/04132/FULL · Received: Tue 23 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 23 Jun 2026 - 162 Kilburn Lane London W10 4AS
Raise garden wall adjacent to public highway to match height of neighbours. Relocate blocked side access door to allow garden access from public highway.
Status: Undecided | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-06-23
- 162 Kilburn Lane London W10 4AS
Raise garden wall adjacent to public highway to match height of neighbours. Relocate blocked side access door to allow garden access from public highway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-06-23
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- 162 Kilburn Lane London W10 4AS
Erection of a new opening to side elevation and fit new conservation style sash window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-06-23
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26/04133/FULL · Received: Tue 23 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 23 Jun 2026 - 162 Kilburn Lane London W10 4AS
Erection of a new opening to side elevation and fit new conservation style sash window.
Status: Undecided | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-06-23
- 162 Kilburn Lane London W10 4AS
Regularisation of existing side infill and rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-06-23
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- 50A Warlock Road London W9 3LW
Erection of a single-storey rear extension with an infill extension at lower ground floor level; replacement of existing rear window with a door at upper ground floor level; and formation of a small b
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-06-23
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26/04106/FULL · Received: Mon 22 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - 36 Droop Street London W10 4DQ
Replacement of front and rear elevation windows with double glazed timber windows.
Status: Undecided | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-06-22
26/04109/CLOPUD · Received: Mon 22 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - 102 Oliphant Street London W10 4EB
Installation of solar panels to the rear roofslope.
Status: Undecided | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-06-22
- 39 Kilravock Street London W10 4HX
Replacement of lean-to glass roof to the rear side return with a new like-for-like glass roof; replacement of rear first floor windows with double glazed timber sash windows; replacement of a window i
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-06-22
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- 102 Oliphant Street London W10 4EB
Installation of solar panels to the rear roofslope.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-06-22
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26/04111/FULL · Received: Mon 22 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - 39 Kilravock Street London W10 4HX
Replacement of lean-to glass roof to the rear side return with a new like-for-like glass roof; replacement of rear first floor windows with double glazed timber sash windows; replacement of a window i
Status: Undecided | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-06-22
26/03988/FULL · Received: Wed 17 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 17 Jun 2026 - 194A Bravington Road London W9 3AP
Demolition of the existing ground floor single-storey rear extension, and erection of a new single-storey rear & side return infill extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-06-17
- 194A Bravington Road London W9 3AP
Demolition of the existing ground floor single-storey rear extension, and erection of a new single-storey rear & side return infill extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-06-17
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A brief summary of Kensal Town in Kensington & Chelsea - Greater London

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kensal Town a particularly low-crime area.

Kensal Town has 8 conservation areas within its boundaries: Aldridge Road Villas and Leamington Road Villas, South Hampstead, Maida Vale, No data available for publication by HE, Priory Road, Westbourne, Bayswater, Queens Park Estate. 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.

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Planning Activity in Kensal Town

In the last 24 months, 564 planning applications were submitted near Kensal Town. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Kensal Town maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 65 days on average, decisions near Kensal Town slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Kensal Town were full planning applications (283), tree works (74), discharge of conditions (62). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 18 medium-scale applications, 506 smaller schemes were submitted.

11 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (40% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 225 applications
Refused: 39 applications
Withdrawn: 5 applications
Awaiting decision: 294 applications

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