Search Kensington planning applications
448 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Kensington · updated daily · Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
- 1 Stafford Terrace, London, W8 7BJAwaiting decisionReplacement of front facade windows on LGF, GF and 1F levels, replacement of entrance step finishes, introduction of a low level side gate at front facadeReceived 13 Nov 2026LB/26/05987
- 7 Stanford Road, London, W8 5PPAwaiting decisionFELL 1 x Birch (T1) in rear garden.Received 13 Nov 2026ARB/26/06071
- 27 Bedford Gardens, London, W8 7EFAwaiting decisionPrune 1 x Magnolia (front)Received 13 Nov 2026ARB/26/06053
- 36A Adam And Eve Mews, London, W8 6UJAwaiting decisionFELL 1x ViburnumReceived 13 Nov 2026ARB/26/06035
- 1 Colbeck Mews, London, SW7 4LXAwaiting decisionDetails required by condition 15 (submission of details) of planning permission 26/01950 (Conversion of existing single dwellinghouse into two self-contained dwellinghouses, including excavation of a basement level, internal and external refurbishment works, alterations to front elevation fenestration, and installation of rooflights)Received 13 Nov 2026CON/26/05993
Planning in Kensington
- Approved
- 83%
- 1,985 of 2,133 decided
- Decision time
- about 11 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Kensington in the last 24 months, from Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea's planning register.
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Around Kensington
Postcode districts
W8 653 applications in the last 12 monthsW11 737 applications in the last 12 monthsSW7 678 applications in the last 12 monthsW14 444 applications in the last 12 monthsSW5 161 applications in the last 12 monthsW9 526 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
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About Kensington
Kensington, located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, is approximately 2.9 miles (4.6 km) west of Central London. This affluent area is known for its historic architecture, cultural institutions, and vibrant community, making it a significant focus for planning applications and developments in Greater London.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kensington 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.
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In the last 24 months, 2,854 planning applications were submitted near Kensington. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (208), discharge of conditions (149), listed building and heritage (103). 13 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
21 planning appeals were lodged, of which 9 were allowed and 12 were dismissed (43% success rate).