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

Showing 1 to 5 of 555 · received or decided in the last 90 days

7 Stanford Road, London, W8 5PPAwaiting decisionFELL 1 x Birch (T1) in rear garden.Received 13 Nov 2026ARB/26/06071
Sutton Dwellings, William Sutton Estate, London, SW3 3QRAwaiting decisionDetails required by condition 21 (Contamination - Site Investigation Scheme) of planning permission 20/05566 (Refurbishment of Blocks A, B, C and D, including existing 159 vacant Social Rent homes, involving alterations to layouts to accommodate lifts, sprinklers and provision of a total of 81 Social Rent/London Affordable Rent homes; amendments to the exterior of the blocks including balconies and alterations to fenestration; removal of some chimney stacks; demolition of existing Estate Office and replacement with a new Estate Office with green roof, landscaping and open space, car and cycle parking and bin storage and associated works (Major Application))Received 13 Nov 2026CON/26/06051
15 Pelham Place, London, SW7 2NQAwaiting decisionReplacement and refurbishment of fenestration to front and rear of property & at third floor roof level to the side elevationReceived 13 Nov 2026PP/26/06044
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
16 Eldon Road, London, W8 5PUAwaiting decisionVariation of condition 2 (compliance with approved drawings) of planning permission 23/01472, to allow: an increase in height of the rendered and painted piers on the side elevation from 2000mm, to 2240mm, finished with a pyramidal stucco capping; an increase in height of the rendered wall on the side elevation from 1150mm to 1450mm, the associated railings retain the consented line, construction, finish and maximum height; and, an increase in height of the powder-coated aluminium louvred pergola to the rear of the property from 2200mm, to 2800mm.Received 13 Nov 2026PP/26/06067

Planning in South Kensington

Approved: 84%; 2,406 of 2,558 decided
Decision time: about 11 weeks; on average

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

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Around South Kensington

Postcode districts

SW7 680 applications in the last 12 monthsSW3 789 applications in the last 12 monthsSW10 286 applications in the last 12 monthsSW5 160 applications in the last 12 monthsW8 656 applications in the last 12 monthsW14 443 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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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.

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.

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In the last 24 months, 3,461 planning applications were submitted near South Kensington. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (216), discharge of conditions (168), listed building and heritage (108). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

15 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 9 were dismissed (36% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near South Kensington?

In the last 24 months, 3,461 planning applications were submitted near South Kensington. The approval rate is 84%.

How long do planning decisions take near South Kensington?

The average planning decision time near South Kensington is 77 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 South Kensington?

The planning approval rate near South Kensington is 84%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near South Kensington?

The most common type of planning application near South Kensington is full planning applications, with 216 submissions in the last 24 months.

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