How long do planning decisions take near Kentish Town?

The average planning decision time near Kentish Town is 17 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 Kentish Town?

The planning approval rate near Kentish Town is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

The most common type of planning application near Kentish Town is tree works applications, with 22 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kentish Town?

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Kentish Town, Camden - Greater London Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kentish Town, Camden - Greater London.

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About Kentish Town

Kentish Town, located in northwest London within the London Borough of Camden, is situated just north of Camden Town and near the expansive Hampstead Heath. This vibrant area is known for its diverse community and evolving urban landscape, making it a focal point for various planning applications and development opportunities.

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Area Information

Admin district: Westminster
Parliamentary constituency: Queen's Park and Maida Vale
LSOA: Westminster 009I

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kentish Town.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kentish 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 Kentish Town based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

77 planning applications found near Kentish Town.

- Flats 16 & 17 1 Prince Of Wales Road London NW5 3LW
Amalgamation of Flats 16 and 17 to form a single residential dwelling (Class C3). (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-05-06
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2026/1740/P - Flats 16 & 17 1 Prince Of Wales Road London NW5 3LW
Amalgamation of Flats 16 and 17 to form a single residential dwelling (Class C3). (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Permission | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-05-06
2026/1778/P - George IV 89 Holmes Road London NW5 3AU
Details for partial discharge of condition 6 (Noise Insulation) under planning application 2022/3984/P dated 02/08/2023 for Erection of a single storey rear extension at second floor, two storey mansa
Status: Undecided | Type: Approval of Details | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-05-06
2026/1777/P - Geroge IV 89 Holmes Road London NW5 3AU
Details for partial discharge of condition 4 (Parts A and B relating to proposed door only) under planning application 2022/3984/P dated 02/08/2023 for Erection of a single storey rear extension at se
Status: Undecided | Type: Approval of Details | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-05-06
- Geroge IV 89 Holmes Road London NW5 3AU
Details for partial discharge of condition 4 (Parts A and B relating to proposed door only) under planning application 2022/3984/P dated 02/08/2023 for Erection of a single storey rear extension at se
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-05-01
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- George IV 89 Holmes Road London NW5 3AU
Details for partial discharge of condition 6 (Noise Insulation) under planning application 2022/3984/P dated 02/08/2023 for Erection of a single storey rear extension at second floor, two storey mansa
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-05-01
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2026/1714/P - 27-28 Chalk Farm Road London Camden NW1 8AG
Installation of retractable awning over the outdoor dining area
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Permission | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-04-30
2026/1580/P - 20 20A, 22, 22A, 22B & 22C Castlehaven Road Camden NW1 8RA
Replacement of windows on all elevations and rear doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Permission | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-04-29
2026/1538/P - 27 Willes Road London NW5 3DT
Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) granted under reference 2024/0394/P dated 22/08/2024 for: Demolition of first floor extension and erection of replacement extension including side return a
Status: Undecided | Type: Variation or Removal of Condition(s) | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-04-29
2026/1676/T - 28 Willes Road London NW5 3DS
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Ornamental Cherry (T1) - Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-04-28
26-00229-HRET - 42 Harmood Street London NW1 8DP
Demolition of existing single-storey rear extension and erection of a full-width single-storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder Application | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-04-23
2026/1550/P - Flat B 3 Healey Street London NW1 8SR
Erection of a rear dormer and insertion of three rooflights to front roofslope.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Permission | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-04-21
2026/1498/P - 8 Cathcart Street London Camden NW5 3BL
Lower ground floor rear extension and creation of front lightwell, replacement windows, changes to rear fenestration and associated works including privacy screen, new side boundary fencing and replac
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder Application | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-04-21
2026/1568/T - 111 Gloucester Avenue London NW1 8LB
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Spruce. (T1) - Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-04-21
- 111 Gloucester Avenue London NW1 8LB
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Spruce. (T1) - Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-04-20
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2026/1203/P - 56 Coity Road London NW5 4RY
Retrospective application for an increase in the depth of the side extension, including the introduction of stepped access, and alterations to the material finish of the boundary wall on the flank ele
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder Application | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-04-20
2026/1331/P - 17-29 Hawley Crescent London Camden NW1 8TT
Alterations to rear external area
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Permission | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-04-15
2026/1430/L - 5 Jeffrey's Street London NW1 9PS
Details pursuant to discharge Condition 4 (photographic record of works to be kept and submitted at completion) under listed building consent 2025/2145/L dated 27.06.2025, for: "Part-Retrospective app
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Details (Listed Building) | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-04-14
2026/1246/P - Holy Trinity And St Silas Primary School Hartland Road London Camden NW1 8DE
Installation of 5x air-conditioning condenser units within acoustic enclosures along north east elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Permission | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-04-13
2026/1353/T - 98 Castlehaven Road London NW1 8PL
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Plum (T1) - Prune back lower branches to give up to about 2.5m ground clearance; reduce overextended branches to South by up to 1-2m, and to North to rebalance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-04-10

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A brief summary of Kentish Town in Camden - Greater London

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

Kentish Town has 23 conservation areas within its boundaries: Primrose Hill, Dartmouth Park, Kelly Street, Harmood Street, South Hill Park, Inkerman, King's Cross and St Pancras, Camden Square, Elsworthy, No data available for publication by HE, Regent's Canal, Parkhill, Regent's Park, Camden Broadway, Jeffrey's Street, Rochester, Bartholomew Estate, Kentish Town, Mansfield, Eton, West Kentish Town, Belsize Park, Camden Town. 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 Kentish Town

In the last 24 months, 199 planning applications were submitted near Kentish Town. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 17 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Kentish Town may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 17 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Kentish Town were tree works (22), full planning applications (11), listed building and heritage (6). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).

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