West Hampstead, Camden - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Hampstead, Camden - Greater London.
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Planning applications in West Hampstead are administered by London Borough Of Camden. View the full London Borough Of Camden planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About West Hampstead
West Hampstead, located in the London Borough of Camden, is bordered by several vibrant neighbourhoods, including Childs Hill to the north, Frognal to the east, and Swiss Cottage to the southeast. To the south lies South Hampstead, while Kilburn is situated to the southwest, making it a well-connected area for potential development and planning opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Camden
- Parliamentary constituency: Hampstead and Highgate
- LSOA: Camden 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Hampstead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Hampstead.
- 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 West Hampstead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
210 planning applications found near West Hampstead.
- 2026/2845/T - 23 Lindfield Gardens London NW3 6PX
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Sycamore (T1) - Crown reduction back to suitable secondary growth points, reducing overall height by approx. 2.5m - 3m and lateral spread by approx. 2m - 2.5m retaining natural form.
Status: Undecided | Type: Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-08 - - 23 Lindfield Gardens London NW3 6PX
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Sycamore (T1) - Crown reduction back to suitable secondary growth points, reducing overall height by approx. 2.5m - 3m and lateral spread by approx. 2m - 2.5m retaining natural form.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - 2026/2760/P - 16 Alvanley Gardens London Camden NW6 1JD
The installation of 2x air source heat pumps.
Status: Undecided | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-07 - 2026/2702/P - 42 Crediton Hill London Camden NW6 1HR
Demolition of existing single-storey rear extension and conservatory and erection of new single-storey rear extension with a terrace on top. External alterations including replacement of rooflights, r
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder Application | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-06 - - 316 & 318 Finchley Road London NW3 7AG
Replacement of the communal entrance lobby to each building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - 2026/2091/P - 316 & 318 Finchley Road London NW3 7AG
Replacement of the communal entrance lobby to each building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Permission | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-06 - 2026/2767/P - 57 Broomsleigh Street London NW6 1QQ
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension, erection of a first floor rear infill extension, installation of a replacement rear dormer, installation of a front rooflight, and elevational alte
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder Application | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-03 - - 57 Broomsleigh Street London NW6 1QQ
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension, erection of a first floor rear infill extension, installation of a replacement rear dormer, installation of a front rooflight, and elevational alte
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - 12 Greenaway Gardens London NW3 7DH
Window and door replacements, rooflight alterations/replacements, replacement of existing steps and porch finishes on the front elevation, like for like roof tiles replacement, replacement of rear roo
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - 2026/2348/P - 12 Greenaway Gardens London NW3 7DH
Window and door replacements, rooflight alterations/replacements, replacement of existing steps and porch finishes on the front elevation, like for like roof tiles replacement, replacement of rear roo
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder Application | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-07-02 - 2026/1397/P - 4 Flat 3 Kidderpore Gardens London Camden NW3 7SR
Installation of a/c unit at roof level
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Permission | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-29 - 2026/2699/T - 39 Crediton Hill London NW6 1HS
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Cypress (T1) - Crown reduction of approx 2m to suitable pruning points to retain furnishing growth. All works to be carried out in accordance with BS 39982010 - Tree Work - Recommenda
Status: Undecided | Type: Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-26 - - 39 Crediton Hill London NW6 1HS
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Cypress (T1) - Crown reduction of approx 2m to suitable pruning points to retain furnishing growth. All works to be carried out in accordance with BS 39982010 - Tree Work - Recommenda
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - 2026/2643/T - 12 Fawley Road London NW6 1SH
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Sycamore (T1) - Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-25 - - 12 Fawley Road London NW6 1SH
REAR GARDEN: 1 x Sycamore (T1) - Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - 2026/2384/P - 8 Solent Road London NW6 1TU
Erection of dormer to rear, alteration to roof of rear return, and rooflights to front roof slope.
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder Application | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-23 - 2026/2587/P - Flat 1 Martlett Lodge Oak Hill Park London NW3 7LE
Replacement of aluminium frame single-glazed timber windows and balcony doors at 2nd floor level on south, west and north elevations with double-glazed like-for-like units.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Permission | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-23 - 2026/2589/T - 24 Redington Road London NW3 7RB
DD 5 Day Notice FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Leylandii (T1) - Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: (CA) Notification of Emergency Works to Dead/Dangerous Tree(s) | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-22 - - Flat 1 Martlett Lodge Oak Hill Park London NW3 7LE
Replacement of aluminium frame single-glazed timber windows and balcony doors at 2nd floor level on south, west and north elevations with double-glazed like-for-like units.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - 24 Redington Road London NW3 7RB
DD 5 Day Notice FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Leylandii (T1) - Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-06-22
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A brief summary of West Hampstead in Camden - Greater London
West Hampstead, located in the London Borough of Camden, is bordered by several vibrant neighbourhoods, including Childs Hill to the north, Frognal to the east, and Swiss Cottage to the southeast. To the south lies South Hampstead, while Kilburn is situated to the southwest, making it a well-connected area for potential development and planning opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes West Hampstead a particularly low-crime area.
West Hampstead has 11 conservation areas within its boundaries: Alexandra Road, South Hampstead, Hampstead, St John's Wood, Redington Frognall, West End Green, Hampstead Village (Heath Passage), Priory Road, Fitzjohns Netherhall, Hampstead Garden Suburb, No data available for publication by HE. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around West Hampstead includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in West Hampstead
In the last 24 months, 483 planning applications were submitted near West Hampstead. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. West Hampstead maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near West Hampstead were tree works (92), full planning applications (74), discharge of conditions (18). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (80% 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: 69 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 400 applications
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