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Planning in West Kensington

Approved
89%
1,074 of 1,139 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of West Kensington in the last 24 months, from London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham's planning register.

Decided by London Borough of Hammersmith and FulhamCouncil page

Around West Kensington

Postcode districts

W14 439 applications in the last 12 monthsW6 564 applications in the last 12 monthsW8 646 applications in the last 12 monthsSW6 967 applications in the last 12 monthsSW5 158 applications in the last 12 monthsW9 528 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham

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About West Kensington

West Kensington, historically known as North End, is situated in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, approximately 3.4 miles west of Charing Cross. This vibrant area encompasses the W14 postal district, including the vicinity around Barons Court tube station, and is bordered by Lillie Road to the south, Fulham Palace Road to the west, Hammersmith Road to the north, and West Brompton and Earl's Court to the east. The A4, known locally as Talgarth Road, runs through the area, with North End Road serving as the primary local thoroughfare, making it a key location for planning applications within the borough.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near West Kensington, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 1,844 planning applications were submitted near West Kensington. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (166), discharge of conditions (132), tree works (67). 12 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

15 planning appeals were lodged, of which 8 were allowed and 7 were dismissed (53% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near West Kensington?
In the last 24 months, 1,844 planning applications were submitted near West Kensington. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near West Kensington?
The average planning decision time near West Kensington is 83 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 West Kensington?
The planning approval rate near West Kensington is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near West Kensington?
The most common type of planning application near West Kensington is full planning applications, with 166 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near West Kensington?
You can search and track planning applications near West Kensington on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.