Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea - Greater London.
Kensington & Chelsea - Greater London · England · Town
Planning applications in Kensington 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 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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Kensington and Chelsea
- Parliamentary constituency: Kensington and Bayswater
- LSOA: Kensington and Chelsea 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kensington.
- 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 Kensington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
492 planning applications found near Kensington.
- - 20 Upper Phillimore Gardens, London, W8 7HA
Prune 1 x London Plane (rear)
Status: Undecided | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 6 Eldon Road, London, W8 5PU
Prune 1 x Sweet Gum (front)
Status: Undecided | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - Flat A, 27 Holland Street, London, W8 4NA
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 a
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - Flat A, 27 Holland Street, London, W8 4NA
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 a
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - 55 Argyll Road, London, W8 7DA
Prune 1 x Magnolia (M.soulangea)(T1) at front of site.
Status: Undecided | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - 14 Cottesmore Gardens, London, W8 5PR
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 drawing
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - 24 Upper Phillimore Gardens, London, W8 7HA
Prune 1 x Bay tree (T2) in rear garden
Status: Undecided | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - 10 Scarsdale Villas, London, W8 6PR
Prune 1x Lime at front
Status: Undecided | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 1 and 2 Hornton Place, London, W8 4LZ
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 fenestrati
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 3 Eldon Road, London, W8 5PU
Prune 1x Cherry at front
Status: Undecided | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 8 Vicarage Gardens, London, W8 4AH
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 openi
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 15 Adam And Eve Mews, London, W8 6UG
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 glaz
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - Flat F, 68 Cornwall Gardens, London, SW7 4BA
Details required by Condition 3 (PL107 Window Detail) of Listed Building consent LB/23/06725 (Replacement mansard dormer windows with taller windows by lowering cill).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 18 Phillimore Gardens, London, W8 7QE
Prune 1x Holm Oak and 1x Silver Birch in rear garden
Status: Undecided | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 31 Cornwall Gardens, London
Prune 1 x Lime
Status: Undecided | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 7 Eldon Road, London, W8 5PU
Single-storey rear extension at lower ground floor level with associated garden works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - 1 Palace Green, London, W8 4QA
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
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - 199 Kensington High Street, London, W8 6BA
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 (U
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - 7 Eldon Road, London, W8 5PU
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 hei
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - 1 Palace Green, London, W8 4QA
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
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-06-01
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A brief summary of Kensington in Kensington & Chelsea - Greater London
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kensington a particularly low-crime area.
Kensington has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Queensway, Royal Parks, Hallfield Estate, No data available for publication by HE, Knightsbridge, Westbourne, Bayswater. 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.
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.
Planning Activity in Kensington
In the last 24 months, 772 planning applications were submitted near Kensington. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Kensington.
The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Kensington were full planning applications (232), discharge of conditions (164), listed building and heritage (119). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 14 large-scale (major) developments, 148 medium-scale applications, 607 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
14 planning appeals were lodged, of which 8 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (62% 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: 305 applications
- Refused: 21 applications
- Withdrawn: 49 applications
- Awaiting decision: 397 applications
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