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220 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Kensal Town · updated daily · Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Showing 1 to 5 of 220 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Planning in Kensal Town

Approved
82%
1,010 of 1,181 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Kensal Town in the last 24 months, from Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea's planning register.

Decided by Royal Borough of Kensington and ChelseaCouncil page

Around Kensal Town

Postcode districts

W10 391 applications in the last 12 monthsW9 526 applications in the last 12 monthsNW6 779 applications in the last 12 monthsNW10 1,015 applications in the last 12 monthsW11 739 applications in the last 12 monthsNW8 749 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

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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.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Kensal Town area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Kensal Town a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kensal Town 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Kensal Town, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 1,502 planning applications were submitted near Kensal Town. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (308), tree works (72), discharge of conditions (62). 5 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

16 planning appeals were lodged, of which 9 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (60% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Kensal Town?
In the last 24 months, 1,502 planning applications were submitted near Kensal Town. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Kensal Town?
The average planning decision time near Kensal Town is 72 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 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 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 308 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Kensal Town?
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