South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea - Greater London.
Kensington & Chelsea - Greater London · England · settlement
Planning applications in South 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 South Kensington
South Kensington, located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, is a vibrant district in Central London's West End. Once part of the village of Brompton, it transformed in the late 19th century with the arrival of the railways and the establishment of key tube stations. Today, South Kensington is renowned for its cultural heritage, housing prominent institutions such as the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and Imperial College London, making it an area of significant interest for planning applications related to education and tourism.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Kensington and Chelsea
- Parliamentary constituency: Kensington and Bayswater
- LSOA: Kensington and Chelsea 010E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near South Kensington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South 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 South Kensington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
298 planning applications found near South Kensington.
- - 19 Carlyle Square, London, SW3 6EY
Replacement of existing windows on front, side and rear elevations with like for like double glazed windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - Flat 8, 20 Onslow Square, London, SW7 3NP
General refurbishment of flat, minimal layout and non-original fabric changes, replacement of windows and installation of an AC condenser on existing terrace.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - Flat 8, 20 Onslow Square, London, SW7 3NP
General refurbishment of flat with minimal layout and non-original fabric changes, replacement of windows and installation of an AC condenser on existing terrace.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - 18 Harcourt Terrace, London
Prune 1 x Ash (rear)
Status: Undecided | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - 2 Thurloe Street, London, SW7 2ST
Prune 4x Large London Plane (t 1- t 4) in rear garden
Status: Undecided | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - 13 Carlyle Square, London, SW3 6EX
The installation of Solar PV Panels on rear and hip section of main roof, with associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - Basement Flat (rear), 45 Thurloe Square, London, SW7 2SX
Prune 1x mature Bay tree at rear
Status: Undecided | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - Flat B, 75 Harcourt Terrace, London, SW10 9JP
Timber trellis installed to roof terrace (Retrospective application)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 4 Emperor's Gate, London, SW7 4HH
Details required by Condition 2 (Compliance with approved drawings) of planning permission PP/25/02252 (Restoration, including new roof, and reinstatement of 6 No flats contained within 4 Emperor's Ga
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 48 Drayton Gardens, London, SW10 9SA
FELL 1x Strawberry tree at front
Status: Undecided | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - 102 Old Brompton Road, London, SW7 3RD
Details required by Condition 14 (Trees and Landscaping) of planning permission PP/25/01139 (Demolition of single storey rear extension, brick out building at first floor and removal of external metal
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - 26 Gilston Road, London, SW10 9SS
Removal of existing timber fencing to boundary walls and replacement with new masonry wall on top of existing masonry boundary walls, to match same height as existing timber fence.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - 80 Old Church Street, London, SW3 6EP
Details required by Conditions 7 (Professional management of engineering works) and 8 (Considerate Constructors Scheme) of planning permission 26/01199 (Variation of Condition 2 (approved drawings) of
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 108 Old Brompton Road, London, SW7 3RA
Details required by condition 3 (Basement Staircase) of listed building consent 26/00205 (Reconfiguration and refurbishment of basement to provide temporary accommodation and an art studio (Sui Generi
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 6A and 6B Cresswell Place, London, SW10 9RD
Details required by Condition 13 (Contamination - Quantitative risk assessment and remediation strategy) of planning permission PP/25/05358 (Variation of Condition 2 (Compliance with approved drawings
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - 1-5 Cromwell Place, London, SW7 2JE
Change of use to include provision for a flexible use including: art gallery / office / members' facilities (Sui Generis) and / or 'medical and health' use (Use Class E)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Lycee Francais Charles De Gaulle School, 35 Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2DG
Alterations to fenestration of the Victor Hugo Building along the building's north, south, east and west elevations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Flat D, 38 Ashburn Place, London, SW7 4JR
Replacement of existing single-glazed windows with double-glazed windows in matching design. Replacement of existing roof light as part of full refurbishment of an existing flat, installation of an ai
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - First Floor Flat, 30 Stanhope Gardens, London, SW7 5QX
Retrospective application for the retention of existing front external boundary railings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - First Floor Flat, 30 Stanhope Gardens, London, SW7 5QX
Retrospective application for the retention of existing front external boundary railings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kensington | Date: 2026-04-14
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A brief summary of South Kensington in Kensington & Chelsea - Greater London
South Kensington, located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, is a vibrant district in Central London's West End. Once part of the village of Brompton, it transformed in the late 19th century with the arrival of the railways and the establishment of key tube stations. Today, South Kensington is renowned for its cultural heritage, housing prominent institutions such as the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and Imperial College London, making it an area of significant interest for planning applications related to education and tourism.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes South Kensington a particularly low-crime area.
South Kensington has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Westbridge Road, Royal Parks, No data available for publication by HE, Battersea Park, Knightsbridge, Battersea Square. 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, South 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 South Kensington
In the last 24 months, 681 planning applications were submitted near South Kensington. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. South Kensington maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 74 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 South Kensington were full planning applications (207), discharge of conditions (164), listed building and heritage (111). 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, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 140 medium-scale applications, 533 smaller schemes were submitted.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 230 applications
- Refused: 14 applications
- Withdrawn: 34 applications
- Awaiting decision: 403 applications
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